Python News: What’s New From June 2023

June 2023 welcomed a lot of new people and positions to the Python Software Foundation (PSF). Elections wrapped up for directors, and a new security developer in residence got to work. The organization is still looking to expand, though, and it announced a new deputy CPython developer in residence position that could go to a less seasoned programmer. Over at Pydantic, version 2 brings improved performance, while the sun went down on Python 3.7.

It’s summer, so get ready for some hot Python news!

PSF Elects New Directors

The Python Software Foundation (PSF) is the nonprofit organization behind Python. If you’re wondering what exactly the PSF does, the answer is a bunch! Here’s a bird’s-eye view of their role in the language and community:

The mission of the Python Software Foundation is to promote, protect, and advance the Python programming language, and to support and facilitate the growth of a diverse and international community of Python programmers. (Source)

Elections to fill four seats on the PSF board of directors occurred during the second half of June. A term for a seat on the PSF board of directors lasts three years, and directors are eligible for reelection. To vote in this election, you had to be a registered PSF member with voting rights.

This year, there were a lot of nominees. In this crowded race, four people received the most votes and were elected to fill the seats:

• Cheuk Ting Ho
• Denny Perez
• Georgi Ker
• Christopher Neugebauer

If you’re curious about what it means to serve on the PSF board and what a director’s duties are, then you can watch a video in which three board members describe Life as a Python Software Foundation Director.

Congratulations to the new and returning board directors, and big thanks to all the other nominees for their continued engagement in the Python community. Community service is what keeps Python thriving.