The Python Show

Welcome to episode 35 of The Python Show Podcast. In this episode, we have special guest, Patrick Arminio (@patrick91), the creator of Strawberry GraphQL, the Python implementation of GraphQL.We discuss the following topics:* 1:20 - Journey into programming* 3:57 - Favorite Python modules* 8:18 - Strawberry GraphQL* 19:38 - AI and open source development* 22:58 - Conference organizing* 38:44 - Non-technical hobbiesLinks* PyRun * PyRun Discord * PyCon Italia* EuroPython * Strawberry Get full access to The Python Show at www.pythonshow.com/subscribe

This week, we welcome Sebastian Raschka as our guest on The Python Show.Sebastian works for Lightning AI and writes the popular Ahead of AI newsletter. He is also the author of the following books:* Machine Learning Q and AI* Machine Learning with PyTorch and Scikit-learn* Build a Large Language Model (From Scratch)We talked about machine learning, AI, book writing, Python and so much more! Get full access to The Python Show at www.pythonshow.com/subscribe

Episode 33’s special guest is Jon Fincher from CodingNomads. Jon teaches and mentors people in Python and other topics. He also occasionally writes for Real Python.In this podcast, we chat about the following topics:* Jon’s journey to programming and Python* Teaching and mentoring* Python gaming packages* Writing* and much more!The Python Show is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Python Show at www.pythonshow.com/subscribe

Episode 32 is another great time! This time we welcome the amazing Reuven Lerner (@reuvenmlerner).Reuven is a corporate trainer who spends his days training people the Python programming language and the pandas package. Reuven has written a couple of books and also has three newsletters!In this episode, we discuss:* Python* pandas* AI* Training / teaching* Staying current in tech* and much more!Links* The “Better developers” Python newsletter: https://BetterDevelopersWeekly.com * Weekly data-analysis problems, based on current events: https://BambooWeekly.com* Reuven’s courses and membership packages: https://LernerPython.com* Python Workout: https://PythonWorkout.com* Pandas Workout: https://PandasWorkout.com* Reuven on Twitter: https://twitter.com/reuvenmlerner* Reuven on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@reuvenlerner* Reuven’s YouTube channel: https://YouTube.com/reuvenlerner Get full access to The Python Show at www.pythonshow.com/subscribe

In episode 31, we welcome special guest, Matt Harrison (@__mharrison__). Matt is a Python and pandas trainer and an author of more than TWELVE technical books.You will learn about the following topics in this episode:* Matt’s journey into programming and training* Things students struggle with* Hard topics to teach* AI’s effect on teaching* and much more!Links* Matt’s website - Metasnake* Twitter / X - @__mharrison__. * Effective Pandas 2 book Get full access to The Python Show at www.pythonshow.com/subscribe

Brett Slatkin, a software engineer at Google and author of Effective Python, shares his journey from C++ to Python, emphasizing the importance of mentorship. He discusses his favorite and least favorite Python modules while revealing exciting upcoming Python 3.1 features. The conversation also touches on LLVM Lite's impact on Python, critiques of static typing, and the role of generative AI in creativity and programming. Slatkin highlights community learning through shared coding failures, promoting clarity and confidence among developers.

This podcast episode delves into CPython internals, book writing, projects at Microsoft, Python's evolving internals, making Python faster, VS Code Pets, and more. The guest shares insights on Python testing tools, challenges in AI projects, creating a popular VS Code extension, and customizing pet appearances in apps.

In episode 28, we welcome Rodrigo Girão Serrão (@mathsppblog) as our special guest. Rodrigo authored the free Python book, Pydon'ts – Write elegant Python code.In this episode, we talk about:* Python content creation* Writing a Python book* Working in open source* Non-traditional hiring practices* and much more!Rodrigo also has a newsletter you can check out to learn more Python!You can now sponsor The Python Show or one of my other endeavors. Learn more here: Get full access to The Python Show at www.pythonshow.com/subscribe

In this podcast, they discuss core python development, the creation of the Black Python code formatter, YAPF and Ruff, and the evolution of Python code formatting tools. They also touch on the transition to Python 3, balancing passions for music and technology, and the continuous advancements in the Python ecosystem.

This week we welcome Dane Hillard as our guest on The Python Show Podcast. Dane is the author of Practices of the Python Pro and Publishing Python Packages.Dane also writes for Real Python from time to time.In this episode, we talk about:* Python* Writing a book about Python* Motivations for writing a book* Advice for others who would like to write one* and much more!You can catch up with Dane at the following links:* Twitter* GitHub* LinkedIn* Personal WebsiteThe Python Show is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Python Show at www.pythonshow.com/subscribe