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whykay 🇮🇪🏳️‍🌈🦄👩🏻‍💻 (she/her)
@whykay.bsky.social
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Coder, diversity in tech advocate in Ireland.
Currently: Coding Grace, PyLadies Dublin & Gamecraft.

Fellow: Python Software Foundation & EuroPython Society

Past: Women Who Code Dublin, Python Ireland, PyCon Ireland, TechFoundHer
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whykay.bsky.social
🎄Our Christmas tree is finally up. Big thanks to Jeffrey & @togdublin.bsky.social for this year's decoration. 🥰
December 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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gamedeveloper.bsky.social
Are these the 100 most influential games of all time? ft. Tanya Short - Game Developer Podcast Ep. 62
Are these the 100 most influential games of all time? ft. Tanya Short - Game Developer Podcast Ep. 62
These game designers say Portal is the most influential game of all-time. Do you agree?
www.gamedeveloper.com
December 19, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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blakemanorgame.bsky.social
"An interweaving web of sinister motivations, secrets, and sordid local history, The Seance of Blake Manor left me on the edge of my seat for days." - Thank you Checkpoint Gaming 👻🔮🖤
December 19, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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djangoproject.com
Introducing the 2026 DSF Board!
We extend our gratitude to Thibaud Colas and Sarah Abderemane, who are completing their terms on the board. We welcome...
www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2025...
Introducing the 2026 DSF Board
Posted by Jeff Triplett on Dec. 18, 2025
www.djangoproject.com
December 18, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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djangoproject.com
🚀 Feature Friday: Template partials!

New in Django 6.0, this extension to Django's template language makes it easy to reuse fragments in templates: Great for cutting down the overhead of creating files for small pieces of isolated logic!

#Django #DjangoFeatureFriday
December 19, 2025 at 11:59 AM
whykay.bsky.social
Looking forward to #DABF25 Talk on Cut and Paste: Community, Collaboration and #Zine Festivals at Temple Bar Gallery + Studios.

www.eventbrite.ie/e/dabf25-tal...
DABF25 Talk | Cut and Paste: Community, Collaboration and Zine Festivals
A chance to hear from zine fair organisers from across Ireland as they come together for a round table discussion hosted by Rita Hynes.
www.eventbrite.ie
December 13, 2025 at 2:01 PM
whykay.bsky.social
We are back again with the #IrishTechie #TableQuiz & raising money for The Dublin Simon Community.
🗓️ Tue Dec 16 (18:30-21:00)
📍 Urban Garden, Dogpatch Labs
🎟️ luma.com/puz1brmc
🙏 Fundraiser: gofund.me/cb2eef5db

See you all there! #PlsShare
#IrishTechCommunity #DiversityInTech
December 13, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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dazz.spriters-resource.com
I never post this, but if you want to support me, whether it's Spriters Resource or DidYouKnowGaming;
ko-fi.com/tSRDazz

The floor in my house is falling in & I need to get it fixed badly... If you want to help prevent my house falling in (will halt productivity a bit) it'd be much appreciated!
Support Dazz DYKG / Spriters Resource
Support Dazz DYKG / Spriters Resource
ko-fi.com
December 4, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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craigbreathnach.bsky.social
I'd love it if we could get @imirt.bsky.social 's Curator Page on #Steam to 1000 followers before #Christmas !

#IrishGameDev #IndieDev #GameDev #IrishCreatives #IrishGameDomination #SpeirGhorm #IndieGame

store.steampowered.com/curator/4145...
Steam Curator: Games From Ireland
Games developed in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, from Irish creators, or playable in the Irish language (Gaeilge).
store.steampowered.com
December 7, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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victorojuel.org
A lot of really good stuff about good procgen narrative in Stark Holborn's talk on the development of Shadows of Doubt, but lemme just focus on the "fuck AI"* slide:

* (my wording, not hers. Because, well, fuck LLMs)
November 23, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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victorojuel.org
HEAR HEAR
November 23, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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wadjeteyegames.bsky.social
Today I got called on during a production of @robbotron.bsky.social’s The Dark Room at #AdventureX. He recognized me and proceeded to roast me mercilessly. It was glorious. At the end he rewarded me with a copy of All Star Cheerleader for the Wii. Thank you, John! It was frigging unforgettable.
November 22, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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adventurex.bsky.social
We are so absolutely thrilled with the art this year, thank you @avivor.com !
avivor.com Aviv Or @avivor.com · Nov 22
Absolutely thrilled seeing my art displayed in #AdventureX.
(I've already wishlisted more games in the demo area than I have time to play in 2026)
#AdvX25
Me standing next to an AdventureX roller banner showing my illustration of Nancy Maple from The Crimson Diamond, making roughly the same pose
November 22, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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adventurex.bsky.social
Our #AdvX25 Steam Sale Event is now live and will be featured on the Steam homepage in the UK for 72 hours, starting at the top of the hour!

store.steampowered.com/sale/adventu...

Not all discounts are live and visible on the event yet, more will show up at the top of the hour.
AdventureX 2025 Event
AdventureX - The Narrative Games Convention
store.steampowered.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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wadjeteyegames.bsky.social
My attempts to pack for AdventureX have been thwarted.
November 17, 2025 at 7:54 PM
whykay.bsky.social
Day 2: Moar stickers added at #PyConIE and last off the #IrishTechCommunity stickersheets:
- Dublin Linux Community (general #Linux)
- #PyConGreece
- #PyLadies
- PyLadies Dublin

Hot off the press #zines
- @pylacon.bsky.social
- GameCraft
- Star Kitty AI zines
- #Python Zines
November 16, 2025 at 12:44 PM
whykay.bsky.social
😮 Wow, zines were flying out the door today at #PyConIE at the #Community table. So I made more zines!
🤩 Thx to everyone who dropped by.
📣 There are a few #IrishTechCommunity stickersheets left for tomorrow.
👏 Well done to @python-ireland.bsky.social & PyConIE team for a successful Day 1.
November 16, 2025 at 12:54 AM
whykay.bsky.social
@romerogames.bsky.social : Taco Truck was name dropped as one of the games translated to Irish at "AI and the Future of the Irish Language" panel by Micheal O Meachair at #PyConIE today.
python.ie/pycon-2025/s...
November 15, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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craigbreathnach.bsky.social
Happy Halloween! The @imirt.bsky.social List has lots of spooky games that are on sale as a part of Steam Scream IV!

store.steampowered.com/curator/4145...

#IrishGameDev #IndieDev #GameDev #IrishCreatives #Halloween #OícheSamhain #IrishGameDomination #SpeirGhorm #GameDev #IndieGame #SteamScreamIV
Steam Curator: Games From Ireland
Games developed in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, from Irish creators, or playable in the Irish language (Gaeilge).
store.steampowered.com
October 31, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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dannyodwyer.bsky.social
This is FANTASTIC. I knew it was based in Ireland, from and Irish dev but I was blown away by some smart it is. First person detective game with some super smart time and investigation mechanics. Out in just a few weeks.

Check out the demo. It's seriously wonderful.
doomcube.bsky.social PAUL CONWAY @doomcube.bsky.social · Oct 14
The Séance of Blake Manor is part of the Steam Next Fest. Check out the demo if you haven't already.

The game is launching on the 27th of Oct!

Play now: bit.ly/47Pm8XA

#indiegames
October 16, 2025 at 4:12 AM
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doomcube.bsky.social
The Séance of Blake Manor is part of the Steam Next Fest. Check out the demo if you haven't already.

The game is launching on the 27th of Oct!

Play now: bit.ly/47Pm8XA

#indiegames
October 14, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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monkeyminion.com
Dragon con remains undefeated.
More anti-ai signs on an empty table.
September 1, 2025 at 7:44 PM
whykay.bsky.social
#PyLadiesDublin x #DubSec event kindly hosted by @thedigitalhub.bsky.social today.

#Cybersecurity professionals speaking plus teeny tictacs, zines & tons of stickers!

www.meetup.com/pyladiesdubl...

#Python #IrishTechCommunity #DiversityInTech #PyLadies
August 30, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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craigbreathnach.bsky.social
@consdotie.bsky.social another Irish convention for the Starter Pack, @shipitcon.bsky.social ?
August 29, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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deswalsh.bsky.social
Anyone who liked the #woodworking stuff I post but think they can’t cos of space just know you don’t need much to start or even much room you can fit your starting point in a shoe box. I’m still a beginner and learning but lot of what I’m making in my photos can be done with this as a start point.
Wood glue, ruler with 90 degree adjustable part, pull saw, chisel, rasp, tape measure, 4 kinds of wood clamps, pencil
July 11, 2025 at 9:03 PM