Python WA September Meetup

Thanks again to our friends at Bankwest for hosting us for our September meetup! Please remember that we need the name that appears on your ID for registration purposes. This month we'll be learning about MicroPython and improving documentation.

• 5:30 - Doors open for guest registration (please bring valid photo ID to comply with Bankwests' building access security policy)
• 5:30-6:00 - Networking. Bar service and light refreshments provided
• 6:00-7:20 - Introductions, Bankwest and Python WA keynote speakers
• 7:20-7:40 - Networking

NB: Due to limited capacity, please RSVP and/or kindly update your availability where required, by Monday 31 August. Bankwest and Python WA thank you for your cooperation and understanding 🙏

Tiny Snakes on a Board
A tour through MicroPython, ESP32s, and increasingly questionable sources of input.
Cyra is a platform engineer working at the intersection of arcane systems, distributed compute, and applied AI. From mainframes and data platforms to agentic AI, she enjoys uncovering hidden mechanics and building the connective tissue that helps established technology adapt, evolve, and connect with the intelligent frontier.

Switching from Sphinx to Markdown
For most of Python's history, the predominant option for documentation has been Sphinx and reStructuredText. However, a majority of other ecosystems have adopted Markdown. There are historical reasons for reStructuredText being a better choice, however, Markdown is now up to the task.
In this talk, you'll learn why Markdown is a better option for your project's documentation. You'll be introduced to MkDocs, a static site generator built around Markdown content, and a series of associated plugins and extensions that you need to bring Sphinx-like capabilities to Markdown documentation. You'll also hear a case study of migrating multiple large, existing Sphinx-based documentation bases to Markdown, including the tools used for automating the process. You'll learn how you can engage the community to assist with the effort. Finally, you'll learn why it's worth the effort to make a change of this magnitude.
Kattni is the Superpowers Community Engineer with Prime Radiant, where she is working to build the community around the Superpowers skills framework. In the rest of her life, she is a creator, maker, photographer, programmer, classically trained vocalist, intermittent chef, air plant cultivator, casual knitter, and fledgling synth nerd. She is passionate about learning new things, and sharing her knowledge in an approachable way. She is on the core development team for the BeeWare project, where she focusses on improving the documentation and information architecture, including, among other things, making contributing more approachable through various changes in the contribution process. She is tolerated by a cat and three kittens who continue to let her live with them.

A special thank you our food, drink and generous venue sponsor, Bankwest, for making our September meetup possible 🙌

We look forward to welcoming you at Level 1, Bankwest Place (Podium Rooms) Perth 🏦!