# Community

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## [\[blogpost\] From FASTQ to CNV calls in Julia](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/blogpost-from-fastq-to-cnv-calls-in-julia/113084)

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**Author:** [@jonathanBieler](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/jonathanBieler)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2024, 4:21pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/blogpost-from-fastq-to-cnv-calls-in-julia/113084 "2024-04-17T16:21:35Z")

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## [\[New Publication\] LymphoDose](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/new-publication-lymphodose/113058)

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**Author:** [@fdekerme](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/fdekerme)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2024, 1:59pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/new-publication-lymphodose/113058 "2024-04-17T13:59:35Z")

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Hello everyone :smiley:, I am pleased to announce the recent publication of LymphoDose: a lymphocyte dose estimation framework - application to brain radiotherapy, entirely developed in Julia (and the plot with Makie.jl)…

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## [Washington D.C. greater metro area meetups](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/washington-d-c-greater-metro-area-meetups/26862)

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**Author:** [@Nosferican](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/Nosferican)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 1:46pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/washington-d-c-greater-metro-area-meetups/26862 "2024-04-16T13:46:31Z")

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This is for connecting the Julia community in the Washington D.C. greater metro area. This is me, Name: José Bayoán Santiago Calderón GitHub: Nosferican Slack: Nosferican I live in Pentagon City (Arlington, VA) and …

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## [SISAP 2023 Indexing Challenge](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/sisap-2023-indexing-challenge/97431)

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**Author:** [@Eric\_Sadit\_Tellez](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/Eric_Sadit_Tellez)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2024, 4:17am UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/sisap-2023-indexing-challenge/97431 "2024-04-11T04:17:24Z")

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Recently, I have been co-organizing a similarity search challenge involving LAION clip embeddings. The challenge will be a particular track of the SISAP2023 conference, to be held in La Coruña, España. You can find mor…

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## [Collaboration call - photometric methods for visual tracking](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/collaboration-call-photometric-methods-for-visual-tracking/111926)

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**Author:** [@user664303](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/user664303)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2024, 9:15pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/collaboration-call-photometric-methods-for-visual-tracking/111926 "2024-04-10T21:15:56Z")

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I’m seeking one or more collaborators to help implement an open-source Julia implementation of a photometric method (sometimes also referred to as a direct method) for visual tracking, i.e. tracking objects or camera mot…

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## [\[Ann\] MeshCat.jl for 3D visualization in the browser](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/ann-meshcat-jl-for-3d-visualization-in-the-browser/9521)

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**Author:** [@rdeits](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/rdeits)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2024, 9:05pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/ann-meshcat-jl-for-3d-visualization-in-the-browser/9521 "2024-04-10T21:05:06Z")

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I’m happy to announce the release of MeshCat.jl v0.0.1: https://github.com/rdeits/MeshCat.jl MeshCat.jl is a relatively small package that tries to make it easy to visualize a tree of 3D objects and transforms. All of t…

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## [Does using GSL.jl mean I have to release my package under GPL?](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/does-using-gsl-jl-mean-i-have-to-release-my-package-under-gpl/112654)

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**Author:** [@Abhro](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/Abhro)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2024, 1:26am UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/does-using-gsl-jl-mean-i-have-to-release-my-package-under-gpl/112654 "2024-04-08T01:26:51Z")

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I’m currently writing a project/package that has using GSL in its source file and GSL = "92c\[...\]" under Project.toml’s \[deps\] section. GSL.jl is the wrapper for the GNU Scientific Library (GSL), which is explicitly part…

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## [Release strategy for juliac?](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/release-strategy-for-juliac/112563)

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**Author:** [@oheil](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/oheil)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2024, 10:56am UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/release-strategy-for-juliac/112563 "2024-04-07T10:56:46Z")

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In another thread @mbauman said: which, of course, triggered my inner excitement and I had to open this discussion. At the time, this, the juliac, is ready, the core Julia people together with us, the community, shou…

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## [This month in Julia world - 2024-03](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/this-month-in-julia-world-2024-03/112442)

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**Author:** [@Krastanov](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/Krastanov)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2024, 11:26am UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/this-month-in-julia-world-2024-03/112442 "2024-04-03T11:26:17Z")

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A monthly newsletter, mostly on julia internals, digestible for casual observers. A biased, incomplete, editorialized list of what I found interesting this month, with contributions from the community. “Internals” Fora …

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## [PSA: backdoor in xz-utils and relevance for the Julia ecosystem](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/psa-backdoor-in-xz-utils-and-relevance-for-the-julia-ecosystem/112328)

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**Author:** [@giordano](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/giordano)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2024, 8:18pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/psa-backdoor-in-xz-utils-and-relevance-for-the-julia-ecosystem/112328 "2024-04-02T20:18:26Z")

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Statement of the problem A thread in oss-security mailing list reported that the XZ Utils project was affected by a backdoor: one of the current maintainers of the project appeared to have injected malicious code, includ…

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## [Essay: Julia and Projective Geometric Algebra](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/essay-julia-and-projective-geometric-algebra/92767)

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**Author:** [@g2g](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/g2g)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2024, 7:19pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/essay-julia-and-projective-geometric-algebra/92767 "2024-03-28T19:19:06Z")

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There appears to be a lot of overlap in the fields of science interested in Julia and the fields of science interested in geometric algebra. Perhaps the two communities would benefit from each other? In an attempt to en…

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## [Is Julia Forem unused?](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/is-julia-forem-unused/110760)

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**Author:** [@indymnv](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/indymnv)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [March 29, 2024, 8:16pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/is-julia-forem-unused/110760 "2024-03-29T20:16:27Z")

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I connected to Julia Forem recently and I have seen and reported a lot of spam posts, I am wondering if the content is moving to other website now. Also, if there is need for help. I could help with that.

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## [GSoC projects 2024](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/gsoc-projects-2024/110994)

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**Author:** [@fracton](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/fracton)\
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**Last updated:** [March 29, 2024, 4:22am UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/gsoc-projects-2024/110994 "2024-03-29T04:22:27Z")

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Hi! I’ve been looking to apply for GSoC 2024 and, wanted to know if there are any projects for julia. I’ve found this list on julialang.org and, was wondering if there’s any mentors here who’d like to chat about their p…

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## [EnzymeCon Live Stream Links](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/enzymecon-live-stream-links/112102)

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**Author:** [@wsmoses](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/wsmoses)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2024, 6:02pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/enzymecon-live-stream-links/112102 "2024-03-25T18:02:38Z")

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We’re trying our best to live stream the talks (though our AV may go down). The full schedule of talks for EnzmyeCon is here: Enzyme Conference 2024 Day 1: https://youtube.com/live/Mju\_RAXMYis?feature=share Day 1 (par…

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## [3D Maze and WordSearch Games](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/3d-maze-and-wordsearch-games/112173)

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**Author:** [@HAL9000](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/HAL9000)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 27, 2024, 9:06am UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/3d-maze-and-wordsearch-games/112173 "2024-03-27T09:06:10Z")

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To learn Julia, I have written a couple of games with GameZero. These can be found at GitHub - DavidBloomfield/JuliaGames: Games written in Julia. One is a 3D Maze game with a procedurally generated map and raycasting …

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## [Advices on giving a workshop using Julia to non-programmers](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/advices-on-giving-a-workshop-using-julia-to-non-programmers/112055)

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**Author:** [@vituri](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/vituri)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2024, 8:53pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/advices-on-giving-a-workshop-using-julia-to-non-programmers/112055 "2024-03-26T20:53:19Z")

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Hi! In July I will be giving a workshop called “Topological Data Analysis with Julia”, at the “Brazilian Topology Meeting”. This is a famous event in Brazil that reunites many of the leading topologists in the world. Mo…

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## [Beyond Python: Julia and The New Path Forward for HPC and Technical Computing](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/beyond-python-julia-and-the-new-path-forward-for-hpc-and-technical-computing/111722)

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**Author:** [@johnh](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/johnh)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2024, 2:22pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/beyond-python-julia-and-the-new-path-forward-for-hpc-and-technical-computing/111722 "2024-03-26T14:22:52Z")

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Beyond Python: Julia and The New Path Forward for HPC and Technical Computing WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 10:00AM CT Join us next week, Wednesday, March 20, at 10:00 a.m. CT for our next Dell Technologies HPC & AI Community eve…

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## [Julia Gender Inclusive Community Hour: Letícia Maria Pequeno Madureira (Saturday, April 6)](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/julia-gender-inclusive-community-hour-leticia-maria-pequeno-madureira-saturday-april-6/112085)

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**Author:** [@Xuan](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/Xuan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 25, 2024, 2:26pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/julia-gender-inclusive-community-hour-leticia-maria-pequeno-madureira-saturday-april-6/112085 "2024-03-25T14:26:39Z")

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Hey everyone, Julia Gender Inclusive is hosting our next Community Hour on Saturday, 6 April at 11AM EDT / 3PM UTC / 5PM CEST / 8.30PM IST, beginning with a short talk by Letícia Maria Pequeno Madureira! Sign-up here f…

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## [Julia community in Lund](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/julia-community-in-lund/111825)

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**Author:** [@RahulManavalan](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/RahulManavalan)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [March 22, 2024, 9:36am UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/julia-community-in-lund/111825 "2024-03-22T09:36:23Z")

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Hi there I am new in Lund, Sweden; starting a PhD in Mathematical Statistics. I am curious if there exists a Julia community in Lund. Thanks in advance.

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## [Camera calibration](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/camera-calibration/31525)

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**Author:** [@yakir12](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/yakir12)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [March 21, 2024, 10:11am UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/camera-calibration/31525 "2024-03-21T10:11:26Z")

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I’m hoping to start a conversation about camera calibration and test how big the usage/interest is. Do you need a camera calibration package in Julia? Do you know how to write such a package? A lot of the basic pieces…

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## [Deprecate pyjulia in favor of (py)juliacall?](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/deprecate-pyjulia-in-favor-of-py-juliacall/111634)

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**Author:** [@mkitti](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/mkitti)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [March 20, 2024, 2:42pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/deprecate-pyjulia-in-favor-of-py-juliacall/111634 "2024-03-20T14:42:33Z")

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@MilesCranmer has put together a pull request to start directing folks to juliacall, the Python counter part of PythonCall.jl, from pyjulia. As we start down this road, I would like to start planning for the deprecati…

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## [True random numbers](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/true-random-numbers/111593)

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**Author:** [@neophytedave](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/neophytedave)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2024, 2:15pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/true-random-numbers/111593 "2024-03-16T14:15:36Z")

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I understand that Julia produces PRNs. (Pseudo Random Numbers). The website (www.random.org) advertises itself as producing true random numbers. I can understand that for testing purposes PRNs may be desired, but once …

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## [How are the intellectual property rights of Julia package developers protected?](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/how-are-the-intellectual-property-rights-of-julia-package-developers-protected/111611)

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**Author:** [@WuSiren](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/WuSiren)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [March 16, 2024, 3:03pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/how-are-the-intellectual-property-rights-of-julia-package-developers-protected/111611 "2024-03-16T15:03:39Z")

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Though it’s taken for granted, I suddenly became curious: in the world of open-source programming languages such as Julia, how are the intellectual property rights of its package developers protected? For instance, if a…

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## [PSA: Add Downgrade CI to Better Check Version Compatibility](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/psa-add-downgrade-ci-to-better-check-version-compatibility/110063)

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**Author:** [@ChrisRackauckas](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/ChrisRackauckas)\
**Replies:** 35\
**Last updated:** [March 14, 2024, 1:45pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/psa-add-downgrade-ci-to-better-check-version-compatibility/110063 "2024-03-14T13:45:53Z")

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A call to all Julia package authors to add Downgrade CI with scripts to copy-paste! This is an article about how to improve testing of package version compatibility and new systems we have adopted in SciML that I would l…

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## [2024 Julia User & Developer Survey - Draft Open for Comment Until Friday March 29](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/2024-julia-user-developer-survey-draft-open-for-comment-until-friday-march-29/111517)

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**Author:** [@ahclaster](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/ahclaster)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2024, 4:51pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/2024-julia-user-developer-survey-draft-open-for-comment-until-friday-march-29/111517 "2024-03-12T16:51:14Z")

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The 2024 Julia User & Developer Survey Draft is open for comments. Please click here to provide comments: 2024 Julia User & Developer Survey - English - Google Docs. Please provide comments no later than Friday March 29.…

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## [Zurich Meetup 13 March 2024: Risen from the dead and plotting with Makie](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/zurich-meetup-13-march-2024-risen-from-the-dead-and-plotting-with-makie/109516)

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**Author:** [@mauro3](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/mauro3)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [March 12, 2024, 4:32pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/zurich-meetup-13-march-2024-risen-from-the-dead-and-plotting-with-makie/109516 "2024-03-12T16:32:59Z")

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After a long hiatus, we’ll have a Julia user meetup in Zurich again: “Risen from the dead and plotting with Makie” see https://julia-users-zurich.github.io/ for more details.

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## [PSA: Linking to Package Documentation in GitHub Repos](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/psa-linking-to-package-documentation-in-github-repos/111364)

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**Author:** [@mnemnion](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/mnemnion)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 9, 2024, 11:11pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/psa-linking-to-package-documentation-in-github-repos/111364 "2024-03-09T23:11:59Z")

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If you maintain a package, I’d like a minute of your time. Thanks to Documenter.jl, the vast majority of packages I’ve found have documentation. Due to GitHub’s utter dominance of the repo hosting landscape, and the def…

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## [What is the most Julia-associated emoji character?](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/what-is-the-most-julia-associated-emoji-character/111337)

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**Author:** [@goerz](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/goerz)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [March 8, 2024, 5:37pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/what-is-the-most-julia-associated-emoji-character/111337 "2024-03-08T17:37:21Z")

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I’m translating some tutorial notebooks from Python to Julia. The existing notebooks use the :snake: emoji to indicate “level of Python expertise required”: What would be the best emoji to use to express “level of Ju…

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## [What is the meaning behind Julia lang logo?](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/what-is-the-meaning-behind-julia-lang-logo/59274)

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**Author:** [@faustinoaq](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/faustinoaq)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2024, 2:35pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/what-is-the-meaning-behind-julia-lang-logo/59274 "2024-01-23T14:35:32Z")

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Hi Julia Comunity! I have tried to search almost everywhere and I can not find what is the meaning of the Julia lang logo. I’ve found the name “Julia” meaning here Why is the name of the language "Julia"? but no mentio…

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## [This month in Julia world - 2024-02](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/this-month-in-julia-world-2024-02/110988)

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**Author:** [@Krastanov](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/Krastanov)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 4, 2024, 4:54am UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/this-month-in-julia-world-2024-02/110988 "2024-03-04T04:54:59Z")

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