J. Kenji Lopez-Alt

Are you getting the most out of your Postgres database? What features could you leverage to improve your Python project? This week on the show, Craig Kerstiens from Crunchy Data is here to discuss getting the most out of Postgres. Craig shares his years of PostgreSQL expertise with advice on getting more from the platform. We talk about rich data types for describing ranges, geospatial data, and JSON. Craig shares tools for accessing performance statistics from the command line and strategies for optimizing your terminal settings for SQL searches. He discusses Postgres extensions for customizing the database to your needs. Craig also provides multiple resources for learning more and an online tool for practicing within a playground environment. Course Spotlight: Creating Web Maps From Your Data With Python Folium You’ll learn how to create web maps from data using Folium. The package combines Python’s data-wrangling strengths with the data-visualization power of the JavaScript library Leaflet. In this video course, you’ll create and style a choropleth world map showing the ecological footprint per country. Topics: 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:02:36 – What are reasons for considering Postgres? 00:07:41 – Timeline of recent features 00:11:06 – Unique data types 00:16:34 – Storing JSON information 00:20:19 – Video Course Spotlight 00:21:50 – Storing geographic information 00:25:16 – What’s the process for adding extensions? 00:31:33 – Advice for Python developers using Postgres 00:33:31 – Advice on writing SQL 00:38:06 – Command-line tools and customizations 00:48:18 – Django as an entry to Python 00:51:13 – Resources for learning and practicing with Postgres 00:53:45 – What are you excited about in the world of Python? 00:55:55 – What do you want to learn next? 00:58:34 – How can people follow your work online? 00:59:20 – Thanks and goodbye Show Links: Craig Kerstiens - Blog Trusted Open Source PostgreSQL & Commercial Support for the Enterprise - Crunchy Data Why Postgres? - Crunchy Data Why Postgres - Craig Kerstiens - YouTube A hands on experience with complex SQL - Craig Kerstiens - YouTube Ingres (database) - Wikipedia PostgreSQL specific model fields - Django documentation Psqlrc - PostgreSQL wiki The most useful Postgres extension - pg_stat_statements High-compression Metrics Storage with Postgres Hyperloglog Postgres Playground and Tutorials - Crunchy Data PostgreSQL Blog - Crunchy Data It’s at least once a week I talk with someone that “loves Postgres” but isn’t sure why… Craig Kerstiens on Twitter: The Wok Book: Recipes and Techniques by J. Kenji Lopez-Alt Level up your Python skills with our expert-led courses: Creating Web Maps From Your Data With Python Folium Deploying a Flask Application Using Heroku SQLite and SQLAlchemy in Python: Moving Your Data Beyond Flat Files Support the podcast & join our community of Pythonistas

Kenji Lopez-Alt, a culinary expert and author of "The Food Lab," shares his passion for Super Bowl party food, particularly chicken wings and pizza, with a humorous twist on his indifference to football. He reveals tips for achieving perfect crispy wings using air-chilled chicken and offers a simple, no-knead pizza recipe made in a cast iron pan. The discussion also includes innovative veggie recipes, the evolution of pepperoni preferences, and delightful snack ideas to elevate any game day celebration.

Kenji Lopez-Alt, a food science expert and author of 'The Food Lab,' joins the discussion to explore the fascinating geometry of pizza. A listener's call ignites a debate about the perfect slice and its childhood nostalgia. Kenji shares how principles from woodworking can enhance your bagel and cream cheese game. The hosts also delve into the randomness in cooking, the quirks of sharing pizza, and the scientific nuances of boiling versus simmering, all while blending culinary science with humor.

Chef and food writer J. Kenji Lopez-Alt shares cooking tips on improving skills, knife importance, adjusting recipes, and heat settings. He discusses flavor combinations, music-cooking analogies, and cultural influences on taste preferences. Find out how to enhance flavors and become an independent cook through understanding science and technique.

Kenji Lopez-Alt, an award-winning food writer and owner of Worst Hall, shares his journey into the restaurant world, highlighting the unexpected challenges he faced. He discusses blending science with cooking while navigating the complexities of vegan hospitality and the chaos of opening night. Kenji reflects on the impact of customer feedback, especially from Yelp, and the delicate balance between personal beliefs and professional responsibilities. His adventures reveal that, even with expertise, the restaurant business can be wildly unpredictable.