"Michael was a long-time and deeply influential member of the Python community. He began using Python in 2002, became a Python core developer, and left a lasting mark on the language through his work on unittest and the creation of the mock library. He also started the tradition of the Python Language Summits at PyCon US, and he consistently supported and connected the Python community across Europe and beyond."
"Many of us first met Michael through his writing and tools, but what stayed with people was the example he set through his contributions, and how he showed up for others. He answered questions with patience, welcomed newcomers, and cared about doing the right thing in small, everyday ways. He made space for people to learn. He helped the Python community in Europe grow stronger and more connected. He made our community feel like a community."
Michael Foord (1974–2025) was a long-time and deeply influential member of the Python community. He began using Python in 2002, became a Python core developer, and left a lasting mark through contributions to unittest and the creation of the mock library. He started the Python Language Summits at PyCon US and consistently connected and supported Python communities across Europe and beyond. He answered questions with patience, welcomed newcomers, made space for learning, and emphasized small, everyday acts of care. The EuroPython Society posthumously elected him an Honorary Fellow, recognizing his technical work and the kindness that defined his presence.
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