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🎶 Dive into the intriguing journey of Christopher Bailey, video tutorial producer at Real Python, host of their weekly podcast, and an advocate for learning and teaching Python. 🐍 😍
In this episode Christopher shares his unique path from music to programming, illustrating how his passions for music, education, and coding have intertwined to shape his career in tech.
From early coding fascinations and playing in a band to becoming a key figure in Python education, discover how Christopher's diverse background and persistent learning mindset have propelled him through an inspiring transition into the world of technology.
We also delve into Python industry trends that excite him and what's next on his learning radar, along with a win of the week + book recommendation.
Join us for a captivating discussion on the intersections of code, music, and education with Christopher Bailey, and discover how embracing diverse experiences can enrich your tech journey. 🚀
Check out The Real Python Podcast hosted by Christopher here.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:00 Christopher Bailey intro and win of the week
03:47 Background and career progression
13:12 Real Python work and how to stay technical
17:10 Mindset of learning, music and teaching influence
21:20 Immersive learning, deliberate practice and building for others
26:12 How to get unstuck when coding and dealing with perfectionism
29:39 Python trends and what to learn next
36:40 Books
39:15 Wrap up and outro
Book tip:
- The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells
Reach out to Christopher:
- LinkedIn
- Fosstodon
- X
- Pybites Circle
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This episode features a discussion with Louise Oprel, a cloud advocate, on her career journey and experiences with networking, mentoring, and personal growth.
Louise and Bob share insights into developing the right mindset for success and overcoming challenges through small, consistent actions like volunteering, reading, and daily reflection.
Practical tips are provided for using technology to connect with others, gain experience through events, and unlock one's potential through mentoring.
Links:
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Join us as we journey through Django, open source, and PyCon conferences with special guest Paolo Melchiorre.
We explore Django's evolution, the impact of open source, and the vibrant atmosphere of PyCons.
Paolo shares his developer odyssey, offering personal insights and experiences from the tech world. Don't miss this insightful episode on the heart of Python development and community collaboration.Chapters:
00:00 Podcast intro
00:47 Intro Paolo, how did you get into python and open source
03:47 What do you like about Django
05:34 Django and Pelican contributions
09:17 Getting into open source through Pycon sprints
10:31 Coaching Django girls and teaching
12:44 Your role / work at 20tab
15:33 Handling complex issues and problem solving
18:47 AI tools vs Stack Overflow (and articles)
19:47 Python / Django / web trends
21:27 Front-end and HTMX
22:37 Rust based tools
23:52 The importance of mindset for developers
26:02 Book recommendations
27:47 Pycon Italia shoutout and how to reach out
30:04 Wrap up
Links:
- Follow Paolo on Mastodon
- Check out his blog
- Connect with him in our community
- Pycon Italia
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In this episode coach Hugh sits down with Julian, co-founder of Pybites, to delve into the heart of what makes Pybites more than just about Python.
Julian shares the triumphs and trials of building Pybites, highlighting the significant milestones from the first subscriber to facing the tech industry's fast-paced and evolving landscape. 💡
More than coding, Julian emphasizes the critical role of mindset in overcoming obstacles and achieving growth, not only within Python but in personal and professional realms. 📈
With insights into Pybites' vision for the future, innovative initiatives for veterans, and efforts to introduce coding to school-aged children, this episode illuminates how Pybites champions a comprehensive approach to learning and development, rooted in perseverance, community, and adopting a growth mindset. 😍
Links:- Pybites platform
- Podcast Episode Featuring Isaac Smith
- PDM program
- Book tip: Quiet by Susan Cain
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This week we interview Mike Fiedler, the PyPI Safety & Security Engineer at the Python Software Foundation (PSF).
We discuss the importance of security within the Python ecosystem and offering practical advice for Python developers to enhance their security awareness.
Highlights include a deep dive into PyPI security measures, the challenges of securing the Python ecosystem, tips for Python developers, and Mike's journey to his current and previous (DevOps) roles, emphasizing the blend of technical skills and mindset needed to tackle security and solving challenges problems effectively.
Enjoy this episode with Mike Fiedler!
Chapters:
00:00 Show intro
01:20 Intro to audience and stateless testing win
08:24 Transition into PyPI security and current role
17:43 Challenging securing the Python ecosystem
24:48 Tips for Python devs to be more security aware
27:18 PDM ad segment
27:44 Security tips cont'd
33:16 Solving a puzzling problem in production (mindset)
39:40 Psychological safe workplaces / blame vs accountability
44:18 Security trends, how to prepare, and resources
48:05 Books and wrap up
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Show links:
- pytest-randomly
- pytest-socket
- Brian Okken's pytest content
- PyPI blog
- Trusted Publishers
- 2FA Required for PyPI
- git annotate
- Asimov Robot series
- Silo
- CPython 3.12.2 is SBOM-ified
- Trail of Bits blog
- Fastly blog
- Disaster recovery for Consul clusters (now this exists!)
- Bandit
- Pre-commit
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We're hearing some people being worried about AI and its impact on developer roles, even to the extent of being skeptical to move in or keep progressing into our field.
Hence we thought it would be good timing to discuss the current state of AI tools, their strengths + weaknesses, and how to effectively use them.
We don't think they will replace us developers because in this episode we come to the conclusion that so much in software development is (and will be) human.
We hope that our perspective will better help you navigate and use these tools. We think we live in exciting times and by embracing AI tools you really can create an edge for yourself.
We also have some exciting Pybites updates for you, books and more ... enjoy!
And don't forget to join our community and join the discussion.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:18 Wins / community / podcasts
07:44 We heard some worries about AI
08:56 Thoughts on ChatGPT for coding
10:52 It's not there yet
12:35 Looking a bit more under the covers
17:10 What it means for coding jobs
20:40 Shedding a mindset light on current fear
23:20 The productivity gains are real!
25:10 Julian's AI Utopia moment
27:13 Bob's pessimist counter balance (LOL)
27:30 Takeaway and adopting a growth mindset
28:42 Data privacy aspect
30:04 GPT4 vs 3.5
31:00 AI tools give you an edge (and reduces tutorial paralysis)
32:50 Join the discussion
33:25 Nerding out on books, book stories and series
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This week on the Pybites Podcast, join Robin and Bob as they sit down with the remarkably skilled Marcelo Trylesinski, a distinguished software engineer currently working at Pydantic.
Not only is Marcelo a key maintainer for Uvicorn and Starlette, he's also recognized as a FastAPI Expert, a title earned through his meticulous dedication to resolving GitHub issues and contributing to the open-source community.
In our conversation, we dive into Marcelo's unique journey, uncovering the disciplined routine of issue resolution that propelled him to become a prolific open-source maintainer and a beacon of expertise in the FastAPI world.
Marcelo shares insights into his pivotal moment of joining Pydantic, his ongoing contributions, and the mindset that drives his success as a developer.
Beyond the technical, we explore what it means to be a valuable open-source contributor and the broader impacts of such work.
From his initial steps into the realm of Pydantic to his current endeavors, Marcelo's story is one of passion, perseverance, and the power of a positive developer mindset.
This episode is packed with valuable takeaways for anyone looking to make their mark in open source or to deepen their understanding of FastAPI and beyond.
Prepare to be inspired by this engaging conversation, offering a glimpse into the life of a developer who's truly mastered the art of open source contribution, one issue at a time.
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro + win of the week
02:52 How did you become the FastAPI expert?
06:55 Learning frameworks through solving issues
10:30 Building up a habit of practice
12:05 How did you land a job at Pydantic?
13:40 GitHub + contributions a track record
15:12 Current Pydantic work
16:35 Zen's "there should be one obvious way" in open source
20:00 How to implement an admin page in FastAPI?
22:40 What does Starlette do in FastAPI?
23:20 Mindset and productivity as a developer
27:17 The ideal open source developer interaction
29:10 Use PRs to comment (document), not code
29:56 What are you reading / listening
31:28 Final piece of advice / using issues vs PRs
34:20 Learn GitHub repos by turning on notifications
35:35 Wrap and outro music
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Reach out to Marcelo on X, GitHub and LinkedIn.
Follow his YouTube Channel: The FastAPI Expert
Mentioned talk: What does Starlette really do for FastAPI?
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This week on the podcast, we're thrilled to welcome Steve Lott, a seasoned software developer and author whose mantra is turning coffee into code since 1978.
Steve has penned several influential books, including "Mastering Object-Oriented Python," "Modern Python Cookbook," and "Functional Python Programming," drawing from his vast experience since the early days when computers were a rare and costly venture.
In this episode, we dive deep into Steve's approach to writing about Python, uncovering his research process and how he infuses fun into his personal side projects.
Steve shares his insights on the evolving landscape of Python, the importance of hands-on learning through real-world projects, and the unparalleled impact of the Python community on developers worldwide.
But there's more to Steve than just code. As a "technomad," Steve has mastered the art of living on a boat, embracing the nomadic lifestyle while staying connected to the tech world. We explore the unique benefits and challenges of his life at sea, from the freedom it offers to the distinctive perspective it brings to his work and life philosophy.
Steve's belief in the power of stories — “Don’t come home until you have a story.” — shines throughout our conversation. This episode is packed with stories from his adventures both in front of the keyboard as well as from his nomad lifestyle (we even talk language accents).
Join us for this fascinating journey with Steve Lott, where coding meets adventure, and learn how embracing the unconventional can lead to a fulfilling and storied life. We're sure you'll walk away inspired, perhaps even considering how you can live life more fully.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro podcast and guest + win of the week
03:20 Python writing process
06:01 Book research process: answer questions and understanding underlying issues
11:05 Personal side-projects and keeping it fun
16:14 Future of Python
19:20 Teaching through real-world projects and related tooling & skills
23:00 Impact of the Python community, the best Python "feature"
29:07 Being a "technomad", living on a boat, and learning about different cultures
35:50 Mindset tips for developers
39:14 False assumptions and proper troubleshooting
44:50 Book tips and reading books out loud
48:50 Wrap up, Circle and book unittesting
51:44 Outro music
Reach out to Steve:
- Mastodon
- Blog | books
- Pybites community, join here -
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Welcome back to our podcast, where we delve into extraordinary journeys of transformation and achievement.
This week, we're thrilled to feature Jacob Moyers, a friend of Julian from the AWS Data Centre days, who's here to share his remarkable transition from mechanical engineering to Cyber Security, paralleled by his success in powerlifting.
Jacob’s story is a testament to setting ambitious goals and achieving them with grit and perseverance, offering profound lessons for Python developers.
His journey from novice to expert, in both his career and personal passions, mirrors the path many of you navigate in coding - starting from scratch, facing challenges head-on, and thriving through persistence and continuous learning.
Most importantly, Jacob’s experiences underscore the power of persistence, the value of networking, and creative problem-solving.
These lessons are invaluable, whether you're debugging code or striving for personal bests.
We hope his story inspires your own Python endeavors.
Enjoy the episode and share how Jacob's journey inspires you in our community post.
We look forward to your thoughts!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro snippet + music
00:51 Julian intro
03:00 Who is
04:26 Work experience
06:44 Current cybersecurity role
10:20 How did you manage to go from 0 experience?
14:30 Disagree with your current mindset / improve 1% a day
17:30 Wide ranging inspiration / connecting things
19:25 Benefit of immersive learning
21:30 The importance of networking
24:50 Ad segment
25:25 Luck vs putting in the effort
26:55 Overcoming certain fears
29:00 Applying this mindset to other areas in life
31:00 Jacob's weight lifting journey
35:30 Disagree with yourself to progress
37:50 Working with coaches and mitigating injuries
41:00 You often only see the successes, not the failures
41:50 Being creative getting around hurdles (covid)
48:40 Coaching works really well for Python as well
50:00 Parting words / piece of advice
52:00 Wrap up and outro music
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Links:
- Reach out to Jacob on LinkedIn
- Mentioned article
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🎙️ In this podcast episode, we're excited to dive into the world of Python with the remarkable Will McGugan!
As the mastermind behind the Rich library and the founder of Textualize, Will has significantly impacted the Python community.
In this episode we explore the journey and insights of this prolific open-source Python developer.
👨💻 From his initial steps into Python to the creation of Rich and Textual, Will shares the motivations and challenges that led to these widely-used tools.
We delve into the intriguing comparison between web and terminal apps, uncovering Will's favorite features in his libraries.
💡 Ever wondered how experts tackle complex problems or balance coding with business?
Will sheds light on these aspects, offering valuable advice for aspiring developers, including the importance of not fearing to publish your code.
🚀 Beyond coding, learn about the transition from hobby to business with Textualize, and how Will manages a team of developers amid coding and business challenges.
Discover his tips for maintaining a sound work-life balance and managing the workload of open-source projects.
🔮 What's next for Will and his projects? And what are his side hobbies, passions, book recommendations, and thoughts on AI's rapid evolution in coding?
🎵 Don't miss this insightful conversation filled with Python, tech insight, personal stories which will surely inspire you.
Enjoy! 🐍💻🌟
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:28 Will intro
01:57 Win of the week
02:48 How did you get into Python
04:44 What do you like about Python
06:04 What made you create Rich and Textual
09:20 Web vs terminal apps
11:02 Favorite library features
11:46 How you approach complex problems
14:32 Don't be afraid of publishing your code
15:43 Ad segment
16:26 Textualize - from hobby to business
17:55 Managing a team of developers
18:50 Coding vs business challenges
20:40 Coding (unlike business) you can brute force
21:58 Advice for sound work-life balance
24:12 Managing the open source work load
25:21 What's coming next?
26:45 Side hobbies / passions and how they inspire you
28:12 Book recommendation, tech books and JIT learning
30:18 ChatGPT for coding and AI's rapid evolution
32:26 Final call to action and how to reach out
33:42 Outro music
🔗 Check out Will's work at Textualize
📘 For a unique fiction recommendation, explore "Interview with the Vampire"
📢 Connect with Will on X, Fosstodon, and GitHub
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Welcome back to the Pybites podcast! In this exciting episode, we delve into the world of cloud computing and personal growth with the remarkable Chris Williams, a renowned AWS Hero and "cloud therapist."
Discover Chris's unique approach to demystifying cloud technology and how he uses his skills to solve complex problems in this field. We'll explore:
- The fascinating role of a "cloud therapist" applied to challenges in cloud computing.
- Chris’s insights on effective communication and his top tips for mastering this skill.
- The mindset that has propelled Chris to success and how you can adopt it.
- The power and importance of being open to vulnerability and admitting when you’re wrong.
- Insights from the vBrownBag show and how it's shaping tech discussions.
- Chris's journey as an AWS Hero and what it means for tech professionals.
- The impact of AI and latest tech trends on our world, and how Chris uses it for coding.
- Chris also shares a cool personal hobby and book tip.
Don’t miss this engaging discussion and Chris’s final piece of invaluable advice. And if you like what you hear, remember to like, subscribe and share this episode with fellow tech enthusiasts!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro podcast
01:30 Intro Chris Williams
02:51 Win of the week
04:21 Cloud therapist
07:20 Communication
09:00 Crucial mindset
13:15 Communication resource (tip)
15:21 Willingness to be wrong
15:59 Pybites ad segment
16:43 AWS hero
18:40 vBrownBag podcast
21:56 Unexpected benefit of show
23:45 Mentoring advice
27:30 Tech trends and AI
29:45 Using AI for coding
32:00 Digital photography
33:32 Books - Deep work
37:50 Final piece of advice
39:00 Wrap up / outro
Links:
- vBrownBag
- Reach out to Chris:
- on X
- on LinkedIn
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In this podcast episode we talk with Armin Ronacher, open source developer, creator of Flask and principle architect at Sentry.
Armin shares his personal journey in open-source development, providing valuable insights into maintaining backward compatibility with Flask and his current involvement.
He opens up about the complexities of open-source management and his experience with Rust.
The discussion also touches upon practical strategies for tackling challenging problems and getting unstuck, offering a glimpse into Armin's approach to building large-scale projects.
Armin candidly discusses handling feedback and imposter syndrome, his stance on type hints in Python, and his vision for his legacy in the tech world.
This episode is sprinkled with practical tips, including an interesting book recommendation and reflections on the nuances of human interaction, especially in online communities.
A must-listen for developers / people working in tech, because it's not just about technical insights but also about the human aspects of software development.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro episode
01:33 Intro Armin, Sentry and GitHub handle
05:58 State of Flask and your involvement
10:25 Flask's backwards compatibility and focus
17:57 Open source and the business side
24:00 Your experience with Rust
29:37 How do you tackle difficult problems / get unstuck
31:06 Pybites ad segment / coaching
32:50 How did you manage to build those big projects
36:12 Dealing with feedback and imposter syndrome
41:00 Armin's take on type hints
44:55 What do you want your legacy to be
47:12 Book tip: The Coddling of the American Mind
51:20 Trickiness of human interaction (e.g. on issue trackers)
54:24 Wrap up
55:22 Outro music
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Happy 2024! And welcome back to our Pybites podcast. 🐍 😍
In this episode we take the opportunity of this timing of the year: New Year's resolutions.
If you like them or not, it's a good time to pause and reflect. 💡
To challenge our current approach. 💪
To look around and see what we need to tweak and optimize to be successful this year. 📈
We talk about goal setting, attention/focus, persistence and the compound effect. 🔥
We hope the lessons we share in this episode turns you into a more effective developer this year. 😎
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Welcome back to the Pybites podcast. In this episode we have Cassandra Babilya back to talk about changing jobs + pivoting careers.
She shares personal stories, practical advice as well as her Career Change Checklist which we highly encourage you go through over the upcoming holidays ...
We hope this episode helps you reflect on your current career and make changes where necessary. Good luck!
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction episode and topic
02:44 Welcome back Cassandra + introduction
04:04 Overview of "Make Work Suck Less"
07:22 Career change checklist intro
07:50 The job cycle
10:40 3 stressful things about jobs changes
14:00 Preparation and knowledge
15:50 3 types of job changes
20:35 Personal career pivot story
22:55 Stress and burnout, things take time
24:20 Julian's career pivot
26:24 Ad segment
27:07 Reflect on what you want / don't want
31:30 Mindset shift and new habits
34:10 Goals in the context of job change
38:28 Checklist highlights
41:18 Networking / connecting on LinkedIn
45:40 Presenting skills
47:40 Go through the Career change checklist
49:00 What are you reading? / Book tips
53:00 Wrap up / final words
55:30 Outro music
Links mentioned in the Episode:
- Cassandra's Career Change Checklist
- Cassandra's Make Work Suck Less website
- Cassandra's LinkedIn
- Julian's LinkedIn
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Join us in this intriguing podcast episode where we delve into the world of Python with Łukasz Langa, a key figure in the Python community.
This episode, packed with technical insights and personal anecdotes, covers a range of topics from Łukasz's groundbreaking work with Python to his musical journey. Enjoy!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:53 Guest intro + win of the week
05:27 Łukasz' new podcast core.py
06:22 Black - what inspired you + how does it work
12:30 Is its success thanks to a lack of config?
17:00 About code line length
18:07 Challenge of getting default options right
22:00 Comparing to JS Prettier
23:44 Using project.toml and the day Black broke pip
24:30 PDM ad segment
25:36 How to say No when people request features
27:50 Using AST to double-check accuracy
29:20 Indenting docstrings
31:19 Challenges maintaining Black and noticeable open source contributions
40:00 Some features you're particularly proud of
41:10 Maintaining a single file for a long time and emoji (unicode) support
45:20 Your music background + influence on your development work
48:04 What are you reading: Hypermedia Systems + The Guitar Circle
52:00 Where to reach out to Łukasz + final shoutout
54:48 Outro music
Links:
- Łukasz website
- Connect with Łukasz on X
- core.py - Pablo Galindo and Łukasz Langa's new Python podcast
Books:
- Hypermedia Systems
- The Guitar Circle
Ad segment:
- The PDM program
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This week we have Will Frey back on the show. We talk about Will's transition into coach for our Pybites Developer Mindset program.
Will shares his journey with Python, his recent move to South Korea, and the joy of welcoming his first child.
We also delve into Python's technical aspects like Will's passion for the type hint system (also central to his previous episode #82) and his practical application of generator expressions in a project refactoring, involving XML and CSV files.
He also discusses upcoming Python developments, including improvements to the type system and the potential removal of the global interpreter lock (GIL).
Throughout the episode, Will offers insights into software design principles and strategies for overcoming coding challenges (mindset!), blending personal experiences with technical expertise.
Enjoy!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro snippet and music
00:50 Episode intro
01:50 Will Frey intro and win of the week
03:38 Experience becoming Pybites coach
04:28 Will’s generator refactoring
08:50 Interesting Python trends
10:38 PDM coaching ad segment
11:20 Spoiler for next episode
12:04 ML/data learning - Algebra-Driven Design book
13:44 More design / architecture resou
15:10 Python’s freedom (and therefor responsibility)
16:05 More books
16:42 Mindset for getting unstuck when coding
20:00 Wrap up
20:30 Outro music
Links:
- Connect with Will on LinkedIn
- Generator gist code
- Will's previous episode about type hints
- The dictionary dispatch pattern
- Book tip: Algebra-Driven Design
- Brandon Rhodes' Python Design Patterns guide
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In our new podcast episode, we chat with Wolf Vollprecht, the creator of Pixi, a groundbreaking package manager merging Poetry and Conda's approaches.
Discover how Pixi leverages Conda Forge's open-source community for robust package management.
Wolf takes us behind the scenes, explaining Pixi's technical innovations, seamless Pip integration, and project-specific Pixi toml configurations.
Learn why developing Pixi in public and collaborating with other package managers like Rye are key to its success.
Get ready for an insightful journey into the future of Python package management with Pixi.
And as always, we discuss wins and books as well.
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Connect with Wolf here.
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In this week's podcast episode we tune into a PDM Mindset Hacking call where Julian offers the group some valuable tips when it comes to negotiating your salary when applying for jobs.
These tips will help you determine what your worth is and better negotiate as a professional developer.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:59 Preparation, do your research
03:30 Have your portfolio ready
04:13 Know your worth
05:58 What do you need?
08:20 Good prep instills confidence
09:40 Other benefits and perks
10:46 Advocate for yourself based on evidence
12:45 Understanding the role you’re going for
13:50 Know where to stop
14:30 70% is prep
14:55 Wrap up
Our coaching goes beyond only tech + Python; we also coach people on mindset, which often is the missing piece to unlock new levels in their developer careers. 💡For more information, check out our PDM program.
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Bob: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbelderbos/
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This week we talk with Adam Johnson, Python developer / consultant, Django steering counsel member and prolific book author.
We start off with some wins, then we dive into his new Boost your Git DX book.
We also discuss:
• Adam's focus on DX or "developer experience" in his books.
• State of Python tooling.
• Future of Django + Htmx / front-end dev.
• Open source projects motivation and tips for (aspiring) contributors.
• Tips to diversify one's skill set and contribute as a Python developer.
• Technical blogging.
• Book / resource recommendations.
Links & Resources:
- Get Adam's Boost Your Git DX book
- Reach out to Adam on X
- Djangocon US 2023
- django-watchfiles
- time-machine
- Pelican for blogging
- If Books Could Kill podcast
- Mentioned Jim Hodapp podcast episode
- Be Useful (new Arnold book)
Episode Chapters:
00:00 Intro snippet and music
00:47 Episode and guest intro
02:05 Wins of the week (django-watchfiles plugin)
05:04 New Boost your Git DX book
07:26 New tips, even for experienced developers
07:55 Git keep or ignore files
08:57 Your focus on DX (developer experience) in your books
12:32 Code quality and current state of Python tooling
14:40 Future of Django ecosystem and Htmx
16:46 Front-end development
18:00 Motivation for Open source projects
19:37 time-machine, an alternative for Freezegun
20:18 Advice for budding maintainers
21:20 Experience of contributing to git
22:40 Ran into git stash bug because of producing content
23:38 Tips for developers to diversify skill set and contribute
24:42 Using Pelican for your tech blog + note taking
25:55 Believe in yourself / imposter syndrome
27:30 Book pricing
28:20 Book / resource recommendations
29:40 Wrap up and outro music -
Welcome back to the Pybites Podcast. We've been teasing this for a while, and it's finally here: our Python Developer Certificates.
They're not just shiny badges. They're the real deal, representing solid Python skills, experience with frameworks like Django/FastAPI, debugging, testing, professional developer workflow / collaboration, deployment, and so much more (see assessment criteria below).
Unlike other theoretical (rote learning) certifications ours cover MVP-ready + deployed projects. In this episode we talk about our vision with this and address some common concerns like pricing, time commitment, how long they are valid for, and more.
As our programs and certifications are so unique and individualized, if interested in this, we encourage you to hop on a call with us to further discuss how this can help you in your career.
Links:
- Certification homepage
- PCPD-A (associate)
- PCPD-P (professional)
- Assessment criteria
- Books us in for a call
Books mentioned:
- Steal Like an Artist
- War and Peace
- The Courage to Be Disliked
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:27 Announcing Pybites developer certification
02:38 What?! Pybites do certifications? How ours is different
04:30 Different certificates and our vision
06:22 Assessment criteria, we emulate a real developer environment
08:22 Our certificates are timeless, they don't expire
09:58 Why did we make this? Industry and our people want this!
13:14 It's an add-on to PDM
14:33 Some concerns and questions people might have
17:25 This is very unique and individualized, get on a call
20:46 Books - Austin Kleon, War and Peace, Courage to be Disliked
24:14 Wrap up and outro - Laat meer zien
