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Python Bytes

#368 That episode where we just ship open source

Jan 23, 2024
In this episode, they discuss the art of debugging in Python, highlighting strategies such as adopting the right mindset, taking breaks, and talking to a duck. They also explore various debugging tools and introduce Pytest suite timeout. Additionally, they talk about a project for counting items and finding an open source alternative for MailChimp. They discuss useful tools for application management and monitoring, including GitHub RSS feed, Cola debugging plugin, and umami-analytics. Overall, a fun and insightful episode.
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Quick takeaways

  • Having the right mindset and adopting a step-by-step process are crucial in effective debugging.
  • Umami and umami-analytics offer privacy-preserving analytics and self-hosting options as alternatives to Google Analytics.

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Debugging Tips and Tools

The podcast episode discusses the importance of having the right mindset when debugging code, suggesting that taking breaks and clearing your head can be essential. The speaker recommends using a step-by-step process for debugging instead of jumping directly to the problem. They also mention the importance of rubber ducking, or verbalizing the bug and problem-solving process. Various tools for debugging are discussed, including print statements, Snoop toolkit, and different types of debuggers like PDB and IPDB. The episode also gives a quick shoutout to Django debugging tools.

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