This year Meta is sponsoring the for the tenth time in a row Python Software Foundation (PSF), The nonprofit organization is dedicated to promoting, supporting, and protecting the open source Python programming language and the community that supports it. Python is one of the most influential programming languages in the world and we use it across our entire engineering stack, from Backend of our apps and products like Instagram and Threads To Cutting-edge research in the field of AI.
We recognize the critical role the PSF plays in preserving the language, nurturing its global community and fostering innovation. After a decade, it seemed like the right time to reflect on why we as an engineering organization are committed to funding the PSF. By supporting the PSF, we want to help ensure Python remains robust, innovative and accessible for future generations of engineers. We hope our commitment will inspire other individuals and organizations to join us and strengthen the foundation that supports so many of today’s technologies.
Python is the most commonly used programming language at Meta. It runs the infrastructure of our key products and initiatives and supports a variety of teams across the company. Some of Python’s main maintainers are meta-engineers who have written authors new features and Python Enhancement Proposals (PEPs) for the Python community. PyTorchone of the most widely used machine learning frameworks in the world originally developed at Meta in collaboration with the community before it is spun off its own independent foundation. Meta also creates open source Python developer tools to help developers write higher quality and more powerful Python. These include projects like Pyreflyan incredibly fast type checker and language server.
Supporting Python’s continued growth and sustainability fits perfectly with Meta’s technical vision. It will continue to play an important role in achieving our goals as we continue to invest in AI, develop new data-driven products and continue to scale our infrastructure.
Na meta, we understand that using open source software like Python brings with it a shared responsibility to ensure that the language and its ecosystem remain healthy, safe and innovative for everyone. Every product shipped, every model trained, and every insight generated with Python is made possible by the collaborative work of the open source community, supported by PSF’s organizational support and infrastructure. For Meta, supporting the PSF is a strategic investment in the future of Python and thus in the long-term stability of our own technology stack.
Our sponsorship of the PSF has helped fund impactful initiatives like this Developer in Residence Programwhich employs full-time developers focused on improving the Python programming language and its ecosystem. This program was transformative and enabled important work to be undertaken that would otherwise fall to overstretched volunteers or be ignored entirely.
The PSF funding will also go towards strengthening the core infrastructure of the Python ecosystem, particularmente o Python Package Index (PyPI)where our sponsorship has helped fund significant safety improvements. These improvements are critical to protecting the global Python community and ensuring that developers everywhere – including our own engineers – can safely share and use packages.
Beyond purely technical investments, Meta’s support also helps fund educational programs and community events PyCon USwhere we provided free and discounted tickets to PyCon, supported workshops and summits, and contributed to fundraising efforts for groups like… PyLadies. These investments help grow the Python community and nurture new talent that is essential to the long-term sustainability of Python.
Resumidamente, sponsoring the PSF is a valuable investment in the tools and community that make our work possible.
There are several ways you as an individual or your organization as a whole can contribute to the continued success and sustainability of the PSF:
- Make a one-time donation: You can donate any amount as a one-time donation.
- Become a PSF member: By becoming a member you will be able to take part in discussions about the direction of the PSF. Various donation levels are available, including donating your time.
- Become a sponsor: For organizations seeking to create a lasting impact, PSF offers annual sponsorship tiers, each offering a higher level of recognition and benefits.
As an organization, the most sensible way to support the PSF is through an annual sponsorship. Aside from benefiting from the continued success of the Python language itself, there are a number of additional benefits depending on the level of your sponsorship. PSF sponsors receive public recognition by having their names and logos appear on the website PSF websitein annual reports and at major events. Sponsorships also provide valuable community engagement opportunities, providing organizations with more opportunities to engage with the global Python community, participate in events, and demonstrate their commitment to open source. Higher-level sponsors benefit from increased brand visibility through prominent placement of their logo and can be invited to speak or participate in special initiatives.
Finalmente, we would like to thank the Python community: the maintainers, contributors, educators, and advocates who have made Python what it is today. Your passion and commitment are the foundation of Python’s success and we are proud to support you as both employees and sponsors.
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