I gave a lightning talk at a bunch of conferences in 2025 about some of the exciting new things coming in Python 3.14, including template strings.
One thing we can use t-strings for is to prevent SQL injection. I illustrated this with xkcd 327 aka “Little Bobby Tables”.
I localised most of the slides for the PyCon I was at, including this comic. Here they are!
https://hugovk.dev/blog/2026/localising-xkcd/
#Python #python314 #xkcd #PyCon #PyConItalia #PyConGreece #PyConEstonia #PyConFinland #PyConFI #PyConSweden
Missed the PyCon US 2026 CFP deadline because you were “just about to submit”? ⌛
If you too are a “professional procrastinator”, don’t worry, this is your lucky exception 😉
The CFP for PyCon is still open…
just not the one in Long Beach 🏖️
Jokes apart, you can present your talk in Bologna at PyCon Italia 2026: English talks, 1k+ attendees, late spring weather, great food, and a historic city 🇮🇹
Submit here 👉 https://2026.pycon.it/en/call-for-proposals
Thanks to the fantastic local Python communities supporting PyCon Italia 2026 as media partners 🤝
Python Pescara (@pescara), PyRoma, Python Torino (@torino), Python Marche, Python Catania (@pycatania)!
Your support helps us spread the love for Python 🐍💙
🇧🇪🇩🇪🇮🇹 All booked for Brussels, Berlin and Bologna!
Anyone else off to @fosdem, @FOSSBackstage or @pycon Italia?
(Also going to skip PyCon US this year, already decided before the latest.)
🎤 Our Call for proposals is open!
Submit your proposal before January 5 (AoE) and help us create an unforgettable conference!
Missed our Call For Proposals? Don't worry, we are giving you more time!
New deadline: January 12 AoE 🎉
No more extensions after this, send it now! https://pycon.it/call-for-proposals
🎟️ PyCon Italia tickets are available!
🐍 Learn about the latest in Python, take part in talks and workshops, and connect with developers from all over the community.
🏃♀️ Get your ticket:
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CFP is now closed and it is time to VOTE 🗳️ ! Head to https://2026.pycon.it/voting-info
Voting is open to anyone who meets at least one of these criteria:
Has purchased a ticket for the conference
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Only 3 Early bird tickets left! Get yours today before they go! https://pycon.it/tickets
Post-work meeting with the PyCon Italia 2026 org team, even during the holidays 🎄
We did the planning, talked schedules and tasks… and then, being in Italy, we naturally ended up on Panettone vs Pandoro 😄
Still working for you, our way.
