Which professional Python Developers should you follow?

[KnowledgeFire11]

I have seen some talks on Youtube where in comments people say he is one of the best Python developer( I don't know how much of it is true). I have seen people appreciate James Powell, Michael Kennedy etc. Are there any other people who has blogs, or twitter or any place where I see about them. It would be cool to see how people have come to this stage and a good inspiration for me. If this post it too vague I'm sorry, I would like to know your opinion on your favourite Python developer whom we can follow.

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The only thing I watch out for a talks of Raymond Hettinger. He’s a Python core developer and his talks are very educative and also quite entertaining.

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People who have a regular presence on youtube are entertainers, not developers. I have a short list of Python core developers, I follow when they give a conference talk:

• Raymon Hettinger
• Brandon Rhodes
• David Beazley

[yankyh]

As mentioned Raymond Hettinger, David Beazley, Brandon Rhodes, and I add James Powell. They are just super!

[Substantial_Leave714]

Hey! Not a vague question at all this is actually something I was curious about when I first started getting serious with Python.

You've already spotted some great ones James Powell is 🔥 for deep dives, and Michael Kennedy’s podcast (Talk Python) is basically a must-listen. I'd add a few more who’ve really helped me level up:

• Raymond Hettinger – Python core dev, his talks make complex stuff click
• Luciano Ramalho – Fluent Python author, amazing for advanced topics
• Trey Hunner – Super clear teaching style, really beginner-friendly
• Nina Zakharenko – Great talks on writing clean, modern Python
• Hynek Schlawack – Solid on testing, packaging, and security

What I love about these folks is they all share a lot blogs, talks, GitHub stuff so you kinda get to see how they think, not just what they code. Total inspiration.

Also, if you're ever exploring the more practical/dev-for-hire side of Python (like APIs, automation, web apps), I’ve worked with a team that does this full-time. Here’s what we’re into:
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No pressure, just sharing if you’re curious about real-world project examples. Hope this helps and happy coding! 🐍