Name: Hybrid MI Python: Building Your First conda-forge Recipe
Start: 2025-12-04T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-12-04T20:00:00-05:00

Ever wanted to use a library in your Python project only to discover it's not available? In this talk, we'll walk through the complete journey of packaging a native dependency for cross-platform use on conda-forge.

We'll start by building a simple GTK application in Python, then extend it into a code editor—which requires GtkSourceView. When we discover GtkSourceView isn't available on conda-forge, we'll roll up our sleeves and package it ourselves.

You'll learn how to:

* Create a conda-forge recipe from scratch
* Build and test native C/C++/Rust dependencies locally
* Submit your recipe to conda-forge
* Complete your application with the newly packaged dependency

This isn't just about GtkSourceView—it's a blueprint for contributing any native dependency to the conda ecosystem, making it easier for the entire Python community to build cross-platform applications. Whether you're building desktop apps, scientific tools, or just curious about how package management works under the hood, you'll leave with practical skills for extending the conda-forge ecosystem.
No prior Python or conda experience is necessary.

AGENDA:
7:00pm - Opening announcements
7:10pm - Main Topic - Building Your First conda-forge Recipe
7:50pm - Q&A

Dan Yeaw

Evan Stone

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As an OSS Engineering Manager at Anaconda, I lead a team working on the conda package and environment manager. Over the past seven years, I've been actively contributing to open source projects while building the Michigan Python community as a leader and organizer. Prior to joining Anaconda, I served as a Senior Manager for Functional Safety at Ford Motor Company and as a Naval Officer. I'm passionate about making programming more accessible and strengthening open source communities.

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