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by mattfrommars 3276 days ago
Ok, so the problem seems to be 'lack of maintainer' or could be stretched to contributer. The article later linked to https://www.slideshare.net/NadiaEghbal/consider-the-maintain... which kind of reminded me a problem which I'm facing.

After getting through basic of "Introduction to Computer Science Using Python" and forever pending goal to become a "Python Developer", is anyone here who is experience in Python willing to be my mentor? In return, free Python labor. :)
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webmaven 3276 days ago
What sort of things ("Python development" is a bit nebulous) are you most interested in?
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mattfrommars 3276 days ago
The sort of things which people get to call themselves "Python Full Stack Developer" or people whose primary job is to write Python code at some workplace. I just want to work in something where is Python is used and in great demand to get me a full time job. My latest depth into Python apart of learning the surface has been with Flask. Developed a CRUD using a tutorial and there is absolute so much to learn. But if I learn a lot about Flask, I won't be playing with Django which seems to have more demand. I also like to have Python projects on my Github but so far, I have no clue what to make on it and to publish. Just want to be able to develop anything by knowing the art!
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pc2g4d 3276 days ago
Ask me questions and I'll do my best to respond
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mattfrommars 3276 days ago
Want to develop a Github profile which could be very attractive to Python related job. How do I get started on it? People say "do something new and solve an existing problem with Python" But is EVERYONE solving a new problem which hasn't come before to get a Python Job? I just want to become a potential for Python Junior Dev job.
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pc2g4d 3263 days ago
I think the basic idea is to show through your profile that you're a competent developer. The project you pick doesn't necessarily need to do anything new and amazing, it just needs to be your work. You could make a task-list app (which has been done a million times) but if you do it well then you've achieved your goal.

Of course, the best outcome would be to make something that other people want to use. This would get attention and further validation. So if you find a project you're passionate about---the "I built it because nobody had yet" thing---then that would be best.

Good luck!

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