Pybites Podcast #198: Tim Hopper on UV and smarter Python development
Jul 30, 2025
Tim Hopper, a machine learning engineer at Spotify and author of the Python Developer Tooling Handbook, shares his insights on modern Python development tools. He highlights the impact of UV, a fast package manager, on enhancing user experience. The conversation also covers the importance of open-source contributions and the challenges of job searching in tech. Tim links programming to his passion for wildlife photography, emphasizing practice and iteration. It's a fantastic blend of practical advice and inspiration for any Python enthusiast!
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Back Surgery Inspired Handbook
- Tim Hopper started the Python Developer Tooling Handbook after back surgery gave him time to write it seriously.
- The launch coincided with the announcement of UV, a new tool that changed Python packaging significantly.
UV Boosts Python Accessibility
- UV makes Python package management simpler, reducing complex multi-step processes to just a couple commands.
- It lowers barriers for new users, potentially expanding the Python community significantly.
Just Start Sharing Content
- Just start sharing your Python work publicly without waiting for perfect content or audience.
- Be ready to learn from feedback and embrace editing or deleting old posts later.
