Michael Kennedy

Self-Hosted Open Source expert Michael Kennedy discusses challenges with self-hosting email lists, high costs of marketing email services, navigating cloud hosting vs. self-hosting, investments in tech businesses, managing open source solutions, evolution of server management, and insights on scalability and affordability in hosting.

Michael Kennedy, the creator of the Talk Python podcast and author of 'Talk Python in Production,' shares his expertise on deploying Python applications with autonomy. He covers how to avoid costly cloud lock-ins and discusses the benefits of using containerization and a single powerful VM for managing multiple applications. Michael also emphasizes the importance of opting for stack-native solutions over cloud-native complexities, and he reveals practical strategies for low latency and simple hosting setups. Tune in for insights that can elevate your Python deployment skills!

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Michael Kennedy, host of 'Talk Python to Me', reflects on 5 years of podcasting about Python, discussing growth, Async, GIL, desktop apps, type checking, and how podcasts aid language immersion. Python's appeal to new programmers, full-spectrum language usage, enterprise contributions, and stories from Talk Python are explored in depth.

Listen to Python expert Michael Kennedy discuss Python's versatility across industries, future applications, and even how the band Weezer uses Python. From beginners' tips to choosing the right tools, explore the wide appeal and experimental nature of Python programming.