Objects All the Way Down: The Missing Python Engine for Vibe Computing

Welcome to our next Python Meetup! Whether you're a seasoned developer or just beginning your Python journey, this event is designed to help you dive deeper into the language, meet fellow enthusiasts, and share insights. We’ve lined up an exciting main technical talk that will showcase innovative ideas in Python, followed by lightning talks where community members present quick, interesting projects or tips. It’s a great opportunity to learn, network, and collaborate.

Feel free to grab some refreshments, get comfortable, and get ready for an engaging evening of Python!

Date: 20 October, 2026
Time: 6pm-8pm
Location: Improving, 10111 Richmond Ave. 100, Houston, TX 77042

Welcome and Networking

Time: 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Description: Attendees check in, grab refreshments, and network with fellow Python enthusiasts.

Opening Remarks

Time: 6:30 PM – 6:40 PM
Speaker: Dillon Niederhut
Description: Brief introduction to the event, agenda rundown, and announcements.

Main Technical Talk

Time: 6:40 PM – 7:20 PM
Title: Objects All the Way Down: The Missing Python Engine for Vibe Computing
Speaker: Daniel Quellhorst
Description: Imagine if every framework left out the application engine and each project had to reinvent identity, permissions, durable data, UI, jobs, logs, versions, rollback, and deployment; many AI-built applications face exactly that problem after the model generates some code. I’ll show how DBBasic Object Server supplies those pieces around one common primitive: a live Python object that can be a page, endpoint, report, worker, webhook, or scheduled job, with source, state, files, logs, errors, versions, permissions, and execution results kept together. In a live demo, a human and an AI agent will create a schema-backed application without ORM scaffolding or a database migration, revise real Python behavior without rebuilding a Docker image or restarting the server, and inspect and roll back the resulting versions. https://dbbasic.com/object-server
Bio: Daniel Quellhorst is a Houston software developer, technical writer, and creator of the open-source DBBasic Object Server. For more than 18 years, he has explored how Unix-style simplicity, readable data, and small composable systems can replace unnecessary application complexity. He publishes technical articles and projects at https://quellhorst.com

Lightning Talks

Time: 7:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Description: 5-minute talks on various Python-related topics. Lightning talks are meant to be quick and informal, showcasing small projects, tools, or quick tips. Lightning talk sign-ups are at the event!
Format: Each speaker has 4 minutes to present, followed by 1 minute for questions.