Talk Python To Me #515: Durable Python Execution with Temporal
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Aug 11, 2025 Mason Egger, a developer educator at Temporal and president of the PyTexas Foundation, chats about making Python applications crash-proof with the Temporal framework. He explains how Temporal manages resilient workflows and simplifies error handling, allowing seamless execution during failures. The discussion also touches on organizing Python conferences and the shift in community engagement, especially post-COVID. Plus, he shares insights into managing budgets in data science and the open-source landscape of Temporal, highlighting its benefits for developers.
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Rebuilding PyTexas During COVID
- Mason paused PyTexas, went virtual, then skipped a year to preserve quality and safety.
- He revived the conference with masking, air filtration, and a slow return to normal attendance.
Crash‑Proof Durable Execution
- Temporal is a durable execution platform that keeps workflows running despite crashes.
- It records event history and resumes execution automatically after failures.
Reliable Long‑Running Timers
- Temporal supports long sleeps and timers without blocking CPU or threads.
- You can schedule resumes days or months later and trust they will run.