> Markdown version of [/magazine/144-pyladies-vienna](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/144-pyladies-vienna). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # PyLadies Vienna **By:** Benedikt Bischof **Published:** January 4, 2023 ## ‍ **What is Pyladies Vienna all about?** ‍ Pyladies is an international movement that aims to encourage more women to get into IT. There are many local chapters and the organization is still growing. Even though Vienna and Austria are modern there is still a big difference in numbers between female and male persons involved in the IT - sector. In general the percentage of women there is between 10% and 15% depending on the field. The main goal of PyLadies Vienna is to increase this ratio. Also, since computers become more and more part of our daily life it’s hard for some to keep track of everything - so they are trying to build up digital literacy so everyone can use a computer on a basic level. ## ‍ **How to start a chapter in your hometown?** ‍ For the PyLadies Vienna one major point was meetup.com. They inherited a group which was not active at all and needed to build on that. Starting with topic oriented sessions on weekends it soon became clear that not many advanced coders joined the meetup. So, they went back to junior related topics which ultimately led them to launch their beginners course. But this was just their approach. There are many ways to set up your Chapter but initially it’s essential to get in touch with likeminded people and get organized. Use some of the many social channels that are available nowadays like meetup, twitter, discord etc. to get started. You also get your own website domain provided from the parent organization PyLadies if you fit their [requirements](https://kit.pyladies.com/en/latest/prospective/index.html#for-prospective-organizers) and agree to the [code of conduct](https://pyladies.com/CodeOfConduct/). ## ‍ **Why Python?** ‍ Simple Answer: It’s easy and universal. Nevertheless it’s a good language to learn concepts that are valid for many others like conditions, loops, oop etc. Also the syntax of python is very similar to human words - if you understand english you understand almost everything written in Python. As many of the attendees of the Pyladies Vienna group are complete beginners with very little knowledge of developing this fits perfectly into their concept. ## ‍ **How to approach PyLadies Vienna?** ‍ Are you interested in becoming a member of the PyLadies Vienna? Here are the guidelines on how to do so: If you identify as a woman and interested in learning more about development (and in particular Python) you meet all the requirements to join the community. Cis men are welcome to become a mentor or involve themselves in organizational matters. Also, you have to accept their community rules, that state to always be respectful to each other and polite. To reach out to the PyLadies Vienna, use one of these channels: ‍ Their Website: [pyladies.at](http://pyladies.at/) [‍](http://pyladies.at/)Discord invite link: [https://discord.gg/v2qdvbD2dn](https://discord.gg/v2qdvbD2dn) [‍](https://discord.gg/v2qdvbD2dn)Their Linkedin page: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/pyladies-vienna](https://www.linkedin.com/company/pyladies-vienna) [‍](https://www.linkedin.com/company/pyladies-vienna)Their Twitter: [https://twitter.com/PyLadies\_VIE](https://twitter.com/PyLadies_VIE) ## Related Articles - [7 Great Tech Meetups in Vienna](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/223-7-great-tech-meetups-in-vienna) - [How to Find Tech Jobs in Vienna](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/292-how-to-find-tech-jobs-in-vienna) - [The Best Co-Working Spaces in Vienna](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/297-the-best-co-working-spaces-in-vienna) - [How to land a developer job in Vienna](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/21-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-vienna) ## Related Videos - [Community Interview - PyLadies Berlin](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/837-community-interview-pyladies-berlin) - [Putting People at the Center: Women in Tech and the Future of Work](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1749-putting-people-at-the-center-women-in-tech-and-the-future-of-work) - [Why Eastern Europe Has More Women Developers — and What the West Can Learn](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2111-why-eastern-europe-has-more-women-developers-and-what-the-west-can-learn) - [Diversity Matters: ÖBB’s Innovative Approach and why we need Queer Thinking in IT](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/908-diversity-matters-obb-s-innovative-approach-and-why-we-need-queer-thinking-in-it) ## Related Jobs - [Principal Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/115163-principal-software-engineer) at **Twilio** - [Principal Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/146806-principal-software-engineer) at **Twilio** - [Principal Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/267587-principal-software-engineer) at **Twilio** - [Senior Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/15942-senior-software-engineer) at **GitHub** - [AI Operations Manager (all genders)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/48263-ai-operations-manager-all-genders) at **envelio** - [Senior AI Agent Software Engineer (Go, Python) (m/f/x)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/48277-senior-ai-agent-software-engineer-go-python-m-f-x) at **Dynatrace**