Community member Joachim Schmitz passes away

Joachim Schmitz, a long-standing member of the Zope and Python software communities, has died suddenly. He was a regular participant in Zope-related events and was known for his deep passion for the software, treating it with the dedication of a craftsman.

Schmitz was recently seen at the Grokkerdam sprint in Rotterdam shortly before his passing. He is remembered by his peers as a dedicated enthusiast who was deeply integrated into the community of developers and collaborators.