Meet the incredibly talented Victoria Kolmac, a university student with a passion for the intersection of biomedical engineering and computer science.Victoria shares her fascinating journey with us, outlining how she and her team built a pulse oximeter from scratch using Python and ESP32 microcontrollers, as well as her work on an advanced project aimed at non-invasively detecting thoracic pressure changes related to sleep apnea. We also delve into the world of quantum computing, exploring the basics of qubits and superposition and how Python is used for predictive modeling in this space. With personal stories of overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome, we emphasise the importance of perseverance in technical fields and highlight the real-world applications of Python in healthcare.Victoria's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-kolmac-a856b2249/Book Mention: "Nexus" - Yuval Noah Harari (https://pybitesbooks.com/books/n4rvEAAAQBAJ)Pybites Coaching: https://pybit.es/catalogue/the-pdm-program/___If you found this podcast helpful, please consider following us!For more Pybites:Developer Mindset Newsletter: https://pybit.es/newsletter 💡Bob LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbelderbos/Julian LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliansequeira/Bob BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/bbelderbos.bsky.socialJulian BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/juliansequeira.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pybites/Twitter: https://x.com/pybitesApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pybites-podcast/id1545551340Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1sJnriPKKVgPIX7UU9PIN1

Tim Frazer shares his remarkable journey from a homeschooled kid on the Canadian coast to an entrepreneur in Philadelphia. He recounts his early life, influenced by two contrasting educational philosophies, and how this paved the way for his career in operations and software development. This episode delves into the parallels between sports and coding, as Tim shares his journey from yoga all the way to Olympic lifting, drawing lessons from the competitive sports mindset. We hear how feedback loops and embracing imperfect journeys has been crucial in Tim's personal and professional development, teaching him the importance of setting ambitious goals and the 'human' skills necessary to thrive in the world of technology and entrepreneurship.Tim's social media links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamtimfrazer/Bluesky: Tim frazer (@tfrazer.bsky.social)Substack: Tim Frazer | SubstackBooks / what we’re reading:Get Better at Anything: 12 Maxims for MasteryMoney for Couples: No More Stress. No More Fights. Just a 10-Step Plan to Create Your Rich Life Together.

Generative AI is revolutionising DevOps practices by streamlining incident management, enhancing collaboration, and enabling automation. In this episode, Bob chats with Chris Williams - Developer Relations Manager for HashiCorp - about the future of Ai in the tech industry. Throughout the episode, we discuss the practical applications of AI, address concerns regarding job security, and learn about the importance of staying up-to-date with ever-changing advancements in AI.Article:https://community.aws/content/2rRTRRuo2Tj6r0FXZmWJH8gNHjP/supercharge-your-devops-practices-with-generative-aiTalk:https://youtu.be/POn5WYFw4xU?si=jtBMmPwe9yb-fe8IRepo:https://github.com/aws-samples/genai-for-devopsChris social media links:Chris Williams☁️🐍 (@mistwire.com)Chris Williams (@mistwire) on XBooks / what we’re reading:Chris: https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Terraform-practical-deploying-infrastructure-ebook/dp/B0CZKFZ6NK + https://www.amazon.com/Go-Programming-Beginner-Professional-everything-ebook/dp/B0CZ6WFKNBBob: https://www.amazon.com/ChatGPT-Accountants-practitioners-harnessing-revolutionize-ebook/dp/B0CX1L8MNP +https://www.amazon.com/Machine-Learning-Generative-Marketing-data-driven-ebook/dp/B0D6BFJ1WK

Could AI make developers a thing of the past in the world of coding? Join us on the Pybites Podcast as we, Julian Sequeira and Bob Beldebos, explore this compelling question and share our personal experiences with AI's integration into our Python projects.After we quickly recount our holiday experiences, we kick off the new year with reflections on the mindset and habits necessary for success.Moving onto AI, we discuss its dual nature—great for boosting productivity but fraught with limitations when tackling complex tasks. We explore Julian’s journey of building a web app using Django, where AI proved both helpful and misleading. The conversation emphasizes the importance of foundational coding knowledge, especially for beginners, and the need for detailed prompts to harness AI tools effectively. AI's strengths, from summarizing articles to generating creative ideas, are highlighted, urging developers to adopt a mindset that balances AI assistance with hands-on coding practice.---Podcast Survey: https://forms.gle/qFC3y4HucWow3pDe6

We're back with a brand new episode, on our 8th anniversary today, the 19th of Dec. 🥳We have some exciting updates, mainly around our new v2 platform and how it's going to impact people in Africa, new things that are coming, and of course book tips. 📈Happy holidays 😎 and thanks for tuning in! 🙏Chapters:00:00 Intro02:10 News, community shout outs05:50 Believe Resourcing Group (BRG) partnership08:40 What to gain from our v2 platform + some stats15:59 Networking lesson17:48 Pybites coaching ad18:14 Learning paths + what's coming on v222:38 Book tips27:24 Happy holidays29:30 Wrap upLinks:- BRG press release- Pybites 8 years anniversary stats- Code on our v2 platform- Say Hi in our community- Books: Python Concurrency with asyncio / The Winds of War / Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop

What happens when a professional dancer trades it in for a keyboard? Join us as we uncover the incredible journey of Sara Moad, who went from being a professional dancer to managing tech solutions as a Solutions Architect at Sydney Airport. Her transition wasn't just about switching careers; it was about embracing change, self-belief, and the profound impact of soft skills cultivated in teaching children. Sara shares her story of stepping into the tech world during the COVID-19 pandemic, inspired by friends and fuelled by a yearning for fresh challenges.Sara's path is sprinkled with invaluable insights for anyone dreaming of a tech career. She shows how personality and empathy, honed through years of teaching dance, have been her greatest allies on this new stage. Her involvement with the Girls Programming Network is a testament to her belief in inclusivity in tech, as she passionately teaches Python and champions the importance of community support. With Sara, we explore how to overcome imposter syndrome and the power of connecting with those around us to find our footing in unfamiliar territory.For those feeling the itch to transition, Sara offers more than inspiration—she provides a roadmap. From setting short-term goals to exploring personal projects, her advice is about aligning your career with your passions. She emphasises leveraging networks and communication to uncover opportunities and shares anecdotes about how hobbies like playing Dungeons & Dragons can bolster skills vital in tech. Sara's story is a celebration of discovering joy in building tech solutions that resonate with one's own experiences and interests.Links:Connect with Sara on LinkedIn Book: Invisible Women - Caroline Criado PerezGirls Programming NetworkThe _nology Program Sara went through.Join our Community Pybites Python CoachingChapters:0:00 - From Dance to Python4:50 - Transitioning Careers in Tech15:19 - Navigating the Tech Transition19:42 - Building Confidence and Finding Career Paths33:10 - Exploring Perspectives in Tech Education

This week, we’re joined by Dan Dresser, who shares how he re-built his trading app in Rust, see also his community win post:Wrote a Trading App in RustWe dive into the app's purpose, the performance challenges he encountered, and how Rust became the best solution for increasing performance demands.Dan shares the complexities / hurdles he faced in the process, his mindset for pushing through when stuck, and valuable tips for learning Rust.We wrap up with two cool book recommendations. I (Bob) got a lot out of this conversation, and I hope you do too. Enjoy and thanks for tuning in!Links:- Connect with Dan on LinkedIn- Join our Circle community and connect with him there- Pybites Rust exercises (WIP)- Pybites coaching (ad segment)- Rust book tip- Non-tech book tip Chapters:00:00 Intro02:04 Dan's trading background03:25 Win of the week05:00 Trading app, goal and scaling09:40 Audience / automating an existing process11:25 Lessons learned - writing async code13:30 The importance starting small16:40 Getting stuck + mindset to persist20:30 The v2 rewrite, when and why?24:00 Why Rust? Learning tips28:35 How Rust boosted the app's performance32:05 Pybites coaching ad segment32:35 Rust transition and impact of performance38:04 Additional Rust learning tips / exercises40:40 Final CTA / non-coding activities41:30 Book tips: Zero to production in Rust / Frostbite43:32 Wrap up / outro

In this conversation, Charlie Marsh, creator of Ruff and UV, shares his journey in designing fast and ergonomic Python tooling. He discusses the influence of Rust on his development process, advocating for seamless user experience. Charlie reveals the challenges in managing community feedback while maintaining quality and highlights the evolving landscape of Python tooling. He also touches on future features like type checking and the potential integration of Conda, making it easier for developers to manage their projects.

Welcome back to the Pybites Podcast! This week, Julian talks with Tanner Martin, a Python developer and valued graduate and community member of our Pybites Developer Mindset (PDM) program.In this episode, Tanner shares insights on productivity, mindset, and personal growth. He reflects on his journey to transform his productivity approach, reduce anxiety through weekly planning, and embrace self-kindness. Tanner and Julian also dive into strategies for setting priorities, managing time, balancing personal and professional life, and share book recommendations.Plus, hear about Tanner's current project with his coach Robin in the PDM program. Whether you’re a developer or simply looking for ways to improve your time management, this episode offers practical tips for achieving more with less stress.Chapters:00:00 Intro01:15 Meet Tanner03:06 Wins of the week05:08 Tanner's productivity before PDM08:18 Applying Pybites productivity course lessons11:18 How to manage productivity in a corporate environment13:40 How do you manage priorities?16:16 What about sound habits?18:20 PDM coaching ad segment18:50 Planning, tracking and managing distractions23:20 Impact for Tanner of increased productivity26:30 What are you building in PDM?29:08 Rapid fire productivity tips32:13 Book tips35:20 Reach out to Tanner36:15 Wrap + outroBook tip: - Extreme OwnershipReach out to Tanner:- On Circle- On LinkedInDo you want to seriously upskill in Python and as a developer? Check out our PDM program

Welcome back to the Pybites podcast! Today we have some really exciting news: we’ve just launched our brand-new coding platform!Check it out here.After nearly 7 years and almost 50K sign-ups on v1 (codechalleng.es), the design started to show its age. That’s why we did a complete overhaul to create our new 2.0 platform. It's faster, cleaner, more responsive, and more affordable.In this episode, Bob and Julian discuss why v2 is such a big improvement, the motivation behind the rewrite, behind-the-scenes insights into how it all came together, some technical challenges we faced, and one of our most exciting new features: parity pricing (pricing in your local currency based on where you live).Enjoy, and we hope to see you coding more Python with us on the new platform!Chapters:00:00 Intro02:00 PyBites Platform 2.0!02:46 Platform’s history05:10 How v2 came about: ruthless minimalism08:10 Why v2 is faster and more responsive12:02 Challenges of migrating from v1 to v214:20 Seamless design improvements17:40 Parity pricing: making it more affordable24:05 Humble bundles now available on v225:00 Roadmap and Julian’s use of GitHub Issues!27:44 Wrap upDon’t forget to join our Python developer communityAnd feel free to reach out to us with any feedback or questions on Circle or LinkedIn:- Bob: Circle / LinkedIn- Julian: Circle / LinkedInThanks for listening, and we’ll be back next week!