The Pybites Podcast is a podcast about Python Development, Career and Mindset skills. Hosted by the Co-Founders, Bob Belderbos and Julian Sequeira, this podcast is for anyone interested in Python and looking for tips, tricks and concepts related to Career + Mindset. For more information on Pybites, visit us at https://pybit.es and connect with us on LinkedIn: Julian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliansequeira/ Bob: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbelderbos/
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The Python community is awesome because of the people. Python People is a weekly podcast about getting to know the people who help make the Python community great. It's less about the tech, and more about the people.
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Pybites Podcast #169 - Bridging Python and Rust: An Interview with PyO3 Maintainer David Hewitt
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In this episode Bob chats with David Hewitt, passionate Python and Rust programmer, core maintainer of PyO3, and part of the Pydantic team. PyO3 lets you write a native Python module in Rust, or to embed Python in a Rust binary. David shares his journey of getting involved and how this tool set helps Python programmers integrate with Rust more easi…
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A brief description for the time being for episode 168: In this episode Julian interviews Joao Pedro Chaib (JP), a Software Engineer based in Sydney, Australia. JP achieved what so many people dream of every day: transitioning from another industry into the Tech Industry, all while moving countries! Listen to JP's story where he shares the journey,…
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In this episode Blaise Pabon shares his experience joining a Code Reading Club and how it helped him improve as a developer. He hosted one in PDM last week and it was a cool experience, a great exercise to better read unfamiliar code and to learn from each other in a group setting. Enjoy this insightful conversation with Blaise ... Resources: Code …
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In our new podcast episode we explore the importance of asking for help and pushing through the fear in order to do so. We delve into how sharing your expertise can create valuable reciprocal relationships and emphasize the benefits of asking questions, especially for junior developers. We share personal anecdotes, highlighting how overcoming fear …
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Welcome back to our Pybites podcast. In this exciting episode we talk again with Kelly Schuster-Paredes about teaching Python, Pycon's education summit, how we are all learners and teachers, AI in education and for learning, how coding / programming skills evolve your brain far beyond their initial aim, exciting tech trends, mindset, wins and books…
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Welcome back to the Pybites podcast! This week, we delve into six common pitfalls that Python developers face and offer insights on how to gain control and influence in your programming career. Tune in for tips on networking, continuous learning, developing good habits, showcasing your work, bouncing back from failed interviews, and the importance …
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Join our community here Become a better developer through our coaching --- Join host Bob as he sits down with Andrew Farr, a seasoned data engineer, to explore his career trajectories, triumphs, and challenges. In this episode, Andrew shares his recent transition from the US to the UK, landing a new data job, and the daily grind of becoming a data …
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In this episode we share our experience + takeaways from attending Pycon US 2024. * correction: where Bob said "Hablemos Español" he actually referred to: http://hablemospython.dev --- Join our Python community here. --- Books: - Scarecrow - Four Thousand Weeks - Algorithms - Build a Large Language Model (From Scratch)…
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In this episode of the Pybites Podcast, hosts Bob Belderbos dives into the essential components you need for a successful public Python project on GitHub. From organizing your code and creating a standout README.md to setting up automated tests and ensuring your project is contribution-friendly, he covers everything to help you build a robust and c…
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This is a really fun talk with Shauna. We talk about: Going from academia to tech Django Open source project governance and Governing Open Womens Soccer and the NWSL Shauna's technical consulting business is Galaxy Rise Consulting The Complete pytest Course Level up your testing skills and save time during coding and maintenance. Check out courses.…
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PyCon US is just around the corner. I've asked Rob Ludwick to come on the show to discuss how to get the most out of your PyCon experience. There's a lot to do. A lot of activities to juggle, including actual juggling, which is where we start the conversation. Even if you never get a chance to go to PyCon, I hope this interview helps you get a feel…
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Join our Pybites Community for free here We coach people with their Python, developer and mindset skills, more info here. --- This week we have an exciting interview with Pydantic's creator Samuel Colvin. --- NOTE that it's best to watch this episode on YouTube, because Samuel demos Pydantic's new Logfire product as well as a bit of FastUI. 💡 💪 😍 -…
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Join our Community for free here Get your personal coach here --- In this episode Julian speaks with Luis Palacios, an IT Analyst and aspiring Cloud Architect. What makes this conversation extra special is that Luis shares his journey from a traditionally "blue collar", labour intensive role, to his first job in I.T. Full disclaimer: he achieved th…
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Join our Community for free here Get your personal coach here --- In this episode, Bob and Julian explore the challenges of being laid off and discuss strategies for adopting the right mindset to effectively navigate this difficult phase. They provide practical advice on taking decisive action and continuing to build a meaningful career. Chapters: …
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Join our Community for free here. Get your personal coach, check out our coaching options here. --- 🎶 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 pro…
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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. Pract…
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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 he…
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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 …
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#153 - Elevating Python Security: A Conversation with PyPI's Safety & Security Engineer Mike Fiedler
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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 sec…
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And we're back, Julian and Bob this time! 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…
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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 resolvin…
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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 …
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Nikita Karamov is a Python developer and maintainer on various open source Python projects. Some topics covered: Notes on university education in programming and engineering vs theory Jazzband for maintaining Django projects Contributing to open source makes you a better programmer Moving from Russia to Germany during college Cultural differences b…
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Learn how Pybites can help you succeed in your Python journey 🐍 💪 Join our Python Developer Community for free here 🌐👋 --- 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…
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Join our Python Developer Community for free 🐍🌐👋 --- 🎙️ 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 p…
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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 explo…
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Pamela Fox is a Python Cloud Developer Advocate at Microsoft. Topics include: Girl Develop It Django Girls Girls Who Code Teaching a language vs teaching a tool What a dev advocate does Accessibility (A11y) testing Playwright axe-core Snapshot testing pytest plugin authoring Flask SQLAlchemy Relearning Go Links from the show: Python Bytes 323 with …
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Julian Sequeira is a cofounder of Pybites. He's a Python coach, a podcaster, a career mindset advocate, and is learning guitar. Topics include: Learning guitar Vacationing in Canada Pybites Splitting finances with Bob Building a community and a team Coaching Conscious positivity Australia is full of animals that want to kill you. Except kangaroos. …
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Grow your Python + developer + mindset skills with our weekly emails --- 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 …
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Grow your Python + developer + mindset skills with our weekly emails --- 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 wh…
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Will Vincent is a former board member of the Django Software Foundation. He's written 3 books on Django, writes a django newsletter, is a podcast co-host for Django Chat. The Complete pytest Course Level up your testing skills and save time during coding and maintenance. Check out courses.pythontest.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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:…
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#139 - Maximizing Your Developer Experience (DX) with Adam Johnson: Git Mastery, Django and Open Source
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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…
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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, a…
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This week PDM coaches Hugh + Ryan talk with David Cramer, Co-founder and CTO of Sentry! They delve into the journey of Sentry and its rise as an essential tool for developers. David highlights how Sentry's developer-first approach significantly contributed to its growth. They touch upon community-centric decisions and the emphasis Sentry places on …
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Carlton recently stepped down as a Django Fellow, maintains many Django related projects, is starting two SaaS companies, and is a podcast host on "Django Chat". Some of what we talk about: Being a Django fellow for 5 years Maintaining several Django related open source projects Client work Time with family Building a couple Software as a Service p…
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In this episode, we delve deep into the nuances of developer job hunting in 2023. The job market landscape has evolved, making persistence and resilience key virtues for any aspiring developer. We shed light on why you shouldn't limit your search to just the top tech firms and how exploring opportunities in smaller yet innovative startups can be a …
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In our new podcast episode, recorded in Córdoba, Spain, we talk about programming certifications and how they might not represent real developer skills. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:01 Wins 02:57 About programmer certifications 04:14 Concern 1. Do they stand the test of time? 06:52 Concern 2. Theory, where is the implementation? 09:35 Anther practical …
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In this podcast episode we talk with Tony Roberts, creator of PyXLL (pronounced "pixel"). We dive into the backstory of this Python Excel Add-in, why he built it, features, success stories, the business side of things, and also how it compares to Microsoft's recently announced Python in Excel integration. And of course as always there are wins + bo…
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This week Robin Beer - one of our coaches - interviews Will Raphaelson, Principal Product Manager at Prefect. 😍 They talk about his use of Python, Prefect as a tool and its philosophy, open source + business and Marvin AI. 🐍 💪 And of course they share cool wins and books they are reading. 💡 All in all an insightful chat that hopefully will leave yo…
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This week Hugh Tipping interviews Bob Belderbos about how he manages to get so much content produced on a weekly basis. They discuss daily routines, the content planning process, tools, content quality assurance, how to avoid burnout and more general tips. Enjoy and hopefully it helps you put more content out there yourself and be more productive o…
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This week we talk about code smells. 💡 Code smells are characteristics in the code that might indicate deeper issues or potential problems. While they're not necessarily bugs, they can be a sign of poor code quality or maintainability issues. 😱 We distilled 15 common smells ranging from generic programming to Python specific issues. We hope it will…
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Mariatta has been a contributor to Python for many years and is a very inspiring public speaker. Some of what we talk about: Python Documentation Working Group GitHub bots, There's an API for that PyLadies PyLadiesCon Typo of the Day (maintainerd, verbossity, work-lie balance, etc.) A fish aquarium Cooking, Baking History of Tempura Working with AP…
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In this episode, we delve into the groundbreaking integration of Python within Microsoft Excel and its transformative impact on non-tech professions. 💪📈 Discover how this evolution empowers professionals across diverse fields and the dynamic opportunities it presents for career advancement. We also shine a spotlight on the achievements of people th…
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In this podcast episode we talk about the significance of building real-world Python applications. Bob highlights the importance of breaking away from tutorial paralysis and creating genuine software solutions to understand and confront real-world complexities. He also emphasizes the career benefits of showcasing tangible Python projects on your po…
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Naomi is an elected fellow of the PSF, and has served as chair of its board of directors. Topics: - Building replacement leadership for every endeavor you start - What the PSF board does - Keeping Python's growth in increasing diversity - Learning foreign languages - PyCon Charlas - London - Guitar and music - The Quick Python Book - Community buil…
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