Join our Python Developer Community for free 🐍🌐👋---🎙️ In this podcast episode, we're excited to dive into the world of Python with the remarkable Will McGugan! As the mastermind behind the Rich library and the founder of Textualize, Will has significantly impacted the Python community. In this episode we explore the journey and insights of this prolific open-source Python developer.👨‍💻 From his initial steps into Python to the creation of Rich and Textual, Will shares the motivations and challenges that led to these widely-used tools. We delve into the intriguing comparison between web and terminal apps, uncovering Will's favorite features in his libraries.💡 Ever wondered how experts tackle complex problems or balance coding with business? Will sheds light on these aspects, offering valuable advice for aspiring developers, including the importance of not fearing to publish your code.🚀 Beyond coding, learn about the transition from hobby to business with Textualize, and how Will manages a team of developers amid coding and business challenges. Discover his tips for maintaining a sound work-life balance and managing the workload of open-source projects.🔮 What's next for Will and his projects? And what are his side hobbies, passions, book recommendations, and thoughts on AI's rapid evolution in coding?🎵 Don't miss this insightful conversation filled with Python, tech insight, personal stories which will surely inspire you. Enjoy! 🐍💻🌟Chapters:00:00 Intro01:28 Will intro01:57 Win of the week02:48 How did you get into Python04:44 What do you like about Python06:04 What made you create Rich and Textual09:20 Web vs terminal apps11:02 Favorite library features11:46 How you approach complex problems14:32 Don't be afraid of publishing your code15:43 Ad segment16:26 Textualize - from hobby to business17:55 Managing a team of developers18:50 Coding vs business challenges20:40 Coding (unlike business) you can brute force21:58 Advice for sound work-life balance24:12 Managing the open source work load25:21 What's coming next?26:45 Side hobbies / passions and how they inspire you28:12 Book recommendation, tech books and JIT learning30:18 ChatGPT for coding and AI's rapid evolution32:26 Final call to action and how to reach out33:42 Outro music🔗 Check out Will's work at Textualize📘 For a unique fiction recommendation, explore "Interview with the Vampire"📢 Connect with Will on X, Fosstodon, and GitHub---To get our weekly developer / mindset emails, sign up for free here 📈

Welcome back to the Pybites podcast! In this exciting episode, we delve into the world of cloud computing and personal growth with the remarkable Chris Williams, a renowned AWS Hero and "cloud therapist."Discover Chris's unique approach to demystifying cloud technology and how he uses his skills to solve complex problems in this field. We'll explore:- The fascinating role of a "cloud therapist" applied to challenges in cloud computing.- Chris’s insights on effective communication and his top tips for mastering this skill.- The mindset that has propelled Chris to success and how you can adopt it.- The power and importance of being open to vulnerability and admitting when you’re wrong.- Insights from the vBrownBag show and how it's shaping tech discussions.- Chris's journey as an AWS Hero and what it means for tech professionals.- The impact of AI and latest tech trends on our world, and how Chris uses it for coding.- Chris also shares a cool personal hobby and book tip.Don’t miss this engaging discussion and Chris’s final piece of invaluable advice. And if you like what you hear, remember to like, subscribe and share this episode with fellow tech enthusiasts!Chapters:00:00 Intro podcast01:30 Intro Chris Williams02:51 Win of the week04:21 Cloud therapist07:20 Communication09:00 Crucial mindset13:15 Communication resource (tip)15:21 Willingness to be wrong15:59 Pybites ad segment16:43 AWS hero18:40 vBrownBag podcast21:56 Unexpected benefit of show23:45 Mentoring advice27:30 Tech trends and AI29:45 Using AI for coding32:00 Digital photography33:32 Books - Deep work37:50 Final piece of advice39:00 Wrap up / outro Links:- vBrownBag- Reach out to Chris:  - on X  - on LinkedIn- Make 2024 your breakthrough year with Python, check out our 1:1 coaching. 

Grow your Python + developer + mindset skills with our weekly emails---In this podcast episode we talk with Armin Ronacher, open source developer, creator of Flask and principle architect at Sentry.Armin shares his personal journey in open-source development, providing valuable insights into maintaining backward compatibility with Flask and his current involvement.He opens up about the complexities of open-source management and his experience with Rust.The discussion also touches upon practical strategies for tackling challenging problems and getting unstuck, offering a glimpse into Armin's approach to building large-scale projects.Armin candidly discusses handling feedback and imposter syndrome, his stance on type hints in Python, and his vision for his legacy in the tech world.This episode is sprinkled with practical tips, including an interesting book recommendation and reflections on the nuances of human interaction, especially in online communities.A must-listen for developers / people working in tech, because it's not just about technical insights but also about the human aspects of software development.Chapters:00:00 Intro episode01:33 Intro Armin, Sentry and GitHub handle05:58 State of Flask and your involvement10:25 Flask's backwards compatibility and focus17:57 Open source and the business side24:00 Your experience with Rust29:37 How do you tackle difficult problems / get unstuck31:06 Pybites ad segment / coaching32:50 How did you manage to build those big projects36:12 Dealing with feedback and imposter syndrome41:00 Armin's take on type hints44:55 What do you want your legacy to be47:12 Book tip: The Coddling of the American Mind51:20 Trickiness of human interaction (e.g. on issue trackers)54:24 Wrap up55:22 Outro music---Follow Armin on X and on GitHub

Grow your Python + developer + mindset skills with our weekly emails---Happy 2024! And welcome back to our Pybites podcast. 🐍 😍In this episode we take the opportunity of this timing of the year: New Year's resolutions. If you like them or not, it's a good time to pause and reflect. 💡To challenge our current approach. 💪To look around and see what we need to tweak and optimize to be successful this year. 📈We talk about goal setting, attention/focus, persistence and the compound effect. 🔥We hope the lessons we share in this episode turns you into a more effective developer this year. 😎---To accelerate your career as a Python developer 🐍, join PDM and in 12 weeks you will come out as a more confident developer adding tangible high profile projects to your portfolio that will up your chances for success in the field. 📈Check it out here

Welcome back to the Pybites podcast. In this episode we have Cassandra Babilya back to talk about changing jobs + pivoting careers. She shares personal stories, practical advice as well as her Career Change Checklist which we highly encourage you go through over the upcoming holidays ... We hope this episode helps you reflect on your current career and make changes where necessary. Good luck!Chapters:00:00 Introduction episode and topic02:44 Welcome back Cassandra + introduction04:04 Overview of "Make Work Suck Less"07:22 Career change checklist intro07:50 The job cycle10:40 3 stressful things about jobs changes14:00 Preparation and knowledge15:50 3 types of job changes20:35 Personal career pivot story22:55 Stress and burnout, things take time24:20 Julian's career pivot26:24 Ad segment27:07 Reflect on what you want / don't want31:30 Mindset shift and new habits34:10 Goals in the context of job change38:28 Checklist highlights41:18 Networking / connecting on LinkedIn45:40 Presenting skills47:40 Go through the Career change checklist49:00 What are you reading? / Book tips53:00 Wrap up / final words55:30 Outro musicLinks mentioned in the Episode:- Cassandra's Career Change Checklist- Cassandra's Make Work Suck Less website- Cassandra's LinkedIn- Julian's LinkedIn- Bob's LinkedIn

Join Łukasz Langa, a key figure in the Python community, as he discusses the story behind core development and Black. Topics include the inspiration behind Black, challenges of maintaining open-source projects, the importance of consistent code formatting, handling user feedback, and the impact of COVID-19 on project progress.

This week we have Will Frey back on the show. We talk about Will's transition into coach for our Pybites Developer Mindset program. Will shares his journey with Python, his recent move to South Korea, and the joy of welcoming his first child. We also delve into Python's technical aspects like Will's passion for the type hint system (also central to his previous episode #82) and his practical application of generator expressions in a project refactoring, involving XML and CSV files. He also discusses upcoming Python developments, including improvements to the type system and the potential removal of the global interpreter lock (GIL). Throughout the episode, Will offers insights into software design principles and strategies for overcoming coding challenges (mindset!), blending personal experiences with technical expertise.Enjoy!Chapters:00:00 Intro snippet and music00:50 Episode intro01:50 Will Frey intro and win of the week03:38 Experience becoming Pybites coach04:28 Will’s generator refactoring08:50 Interesting Python trends10:38 PDM coaching ad segment11:20 Spoiler for next episode12:04 ML/data learning - Algebra-Driven Design book13:44 More design / architecture resou15:10 Python’s freedom (and therefor responsibility)16:05 More books16:42 Mindset for getting unstuck when coding20:00 Wrap up20:30 Outro musicLinks:- Connect with Will on LinkedIn- Generator gist code- Will's previous episode about type hints- The dictionary dispatch pattern- Book tip: Algebra-Driven Design- Brandon Rhodes' Python Design Patterns guide---Grow as a Python developer in record time - check out our PDM coaching programConnect with us on LinkedIn:Julian |  BobAnd to get our weekly developer / mindset emails, sign up here

In our new podcast episode, we chat with Wolf Vollprecht, the creator of Pixi, a groundbreaking package manager merging Poetry and Conda's approaches.Discover how Pixi leverages Conda Forge's open-source community for robust package management.Wolf takes us behind the scenes, explaining Pixi's technical innovations, seamless Pip integration, and project-specific Pixi toml configurations.Learn why developing Pixi in public and collaborating with other package managers like Rye are key to its success.Get ready for an insightful journey into the future of Python package management with Pixi.And as always, we discuss wins and books as well. ---Get started with Pixi here.Connect with Wolf here.Notable book: Loved

In this week's podcast episode we tune into a PDM Mindset Hacking call where Julian offers the group some valuable tips when it comes to negotiating your salary when applying for jobs. These tips will help you determine what your worth is and better negotiate as a professional developer.Chapters:00:00 Intro00:59 Preparation, do your research03:30 Have your portfolio ready04:13 Know your worth05:58 What do you need?08:20 Good prep instills confidence09:40 Other benefits and perks10:46 Advocate for yourself based on evidence12:45 Understanding the role you’re going for13:50 Know where to stop14:30 70% is prep14:55 Wrap upOur coaching goes beyond only tech + Python; we also coach people on mindset, which often is the missing piece to unlock new levels in their developer careers. 💡For more information, check out our PDM program.---Connect with us on LinkedIn:Julian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliansequeira/Bob: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbelderbos/---Learn how Pybites can help you succeed in your Python journey 🐍 💪Join our Python Developer Community for free 🌐👋

Adam Johnson, Python developer and Django steering counsel member, talks about his new Boost your Git DX book and his focus on developer experience. They also discuss the state of Python tooling, the future of Django and front-end dev, and tips for contributing to open source projects. They offer advice for diversifying skill sets and contributing as a Python developer, and discuss the importance of technical blogging. Book and resource recommendations are shared.