

#391: Pyscript powered by MicroPython
Nov 29, 2022
The chapter explores the limitations of PiScript and the collaboration between MicroPython and PiScript teams to run PiScript in the browser using MicroPython. The hosts introduce guests Brett and Fabio, who talk about their backgrounds and roles in PyScript and WebAssembly. The chapter discusses the challenges and limitations of using Python in a browser-based environment and the collaborative efforts of the Python community. It explores the potential of integrating Python with WebAssembly, highlighting the challenges of packaging and distributing code. The chapter also discusses MicroPython, a scripting language created by Damien George, its ability to run in highly constrained environments, and the use of Python in the browser through PyScript and WebAssembly. The speakers discuss future plans for the code base and empowering others in education through web development runtime environments.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Introducing Brett and Fabio: Working on PyScript and WebAssembly
01:46 • 2min
Python in the Browser: Challenges and Limitations with WebAssembly
03:24 • 11min
Exploring AWS options and innovation
14:32 • 2min
Python and WebAssembly: Challenges and Potential
16:13 • 13min
Exploring PyScript and micro Python, plus an ad segment for the 'local maximum podcast'
29:17 • 3min
MicroPython: A Scripting Language for Highly Constrained Environments
31:56 • 14min
Python in the Browser: Pyscript and WebAssembly
45:38 • 15min
Future Plans and Empowering Others
01:01:06 • 7min
Improvements in Python speed and plans for future releases
01:07:43 • 3min