Pybites Podcast

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.

The hosts announce their Python Developer Certificates, which focus on practical skills and project work. They discuss the assessment criteria and how their certifications differ from others. Benefits include lower cost, time commitment, and personalized conversations. They share their current reading lists and reflect on the experience of reading. They also briefly mention accents and future episode plans.

This week PDM coaches Hugh + Ryan talk with David Cramer, Co-founder and CTO of Sentry!They delve into the journey of Sentry and its rise as an essential tool for developers.David highlights how Sentry's developer-first approach significantly contributed to its growth.They touch upon community-centric decisions and the emphasis Sentry places on giving back.The discussion also ventures into the synergy between Sentry and Python and the attributes they prioritize when hiring.This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone in the tech industry.Chapters00:00 Introduction03:00 Wins of week06:32 What is Sentry?09:37 Growth of Sentry + developer centered14:20 Top down decisions + giving back18:24 Industry events and branding21:18 Sentry and Python synergies24:50 Htmx developments and Python features27:19 Attracting talent in Sentry31:10 Valuable attributes of people you hire34:43 Pairing app and infrastructure metrics41:06 "Blade runner concept" to debugging production system41:46 Key message / insight / final thought for audience45:48 What do you do in your free time?47:20 Books & videos tips: Cal Newport + YT construction content49:48 Wrap up and resources50:36 Outro musicLinks and resources:- Check out Sentry here- David Cramer on LinkedIn- Factorio game- Blade runner movie

In this episode, we delve deep into the nuances of developer job hunting in 2023. The job market landscape has evolved, making persistence and resilience key virtues for any aspiring developer. We shed light on why you shouldn't limit your search to just the top tech firms and how exploring opportunities in smaller yet innovative startups can be a game-changer.Additionally, we touch on the diverse advantages of Python in various roles and underscore the indispensability of a positive mindset. Whether you're a seasoned developer or a newbie, our tips are sure to guide you in your job-hunting journey.Links & Resources:- Ace Your Coding Interview- Join Our Vibrant Community- 1:1 Career Coaching (Including CV/Portfolio/Resume Reviews)Episode Chapters:00:00:00: Introduction & Trip Update00:01:55: Job Hunting Challenges in 202300:02:47: The Myth of Overnight Success00:04:30: Importance of Portfolio, GitHub & Resume00:05:28: Leveraging Our Platform for Project Building00:06:12: Social Media Engagement - Especially LinkedIn00:07:58: The Power of Networking & Showing Genuine Interest00:08:36: Benefits of Joining Our Community00:09:22: Cultivating a Resilient Mindset00:10:58: Broadening Job Search Horizons Beyond FAANG00:12:38: Transition - Heading to Lunch00:13:13: Wrap-up & Community Invitations00:13:55: Light-hearted Outtake---Liked our content? Be sure to subscribe for more insightful content!For a dose of weekly developer insights and mindset hacks, sign up here

In our new podcast episode, recorded in Córdoba, Spain, we talk about programming certifications and how they might not represent real developer skills.Chapters:00:00 Intro01:01 Wins02:57 About programmer certifications04:14 Concern 1. Do they stand the test of time?06:52 Concern 2. Theory, where is the implementation?09:35 Anther practical example of seeking ability over certificate12:00 Wrap up, why it's important to show your skills!13:30 Pybites is going to address this gap :)14:20 Wrapping up, how the Spain road trip is going15:42 Outro musicStay tuned for our new certifications that will prove that you have tangible skills that a real world Python developer is expected to have these days.And/or already join one of our coaching programs to be ready when we launch them (our certificates will be backward compatible!)

In this podcast episode we talk with Tony Roberts, creator of PyXLL (pronounced "pixel"). We dive into the backstory of this Python Excel Add-in, why he built it, features, success stories, the business side of things, and also how it compares to Microsoft's recently announced Python in Excel integration.And of course as always there are wins + books 🎉Get ready for the fascinating world of Python + Excel integration ...Chapters:00:00 Intro snippet and music00:44 Guest intro and background02:40 Wins of the week05:06 PyXLL backstory08:50 Market validation10:44 Main features and advantages12:30 The use of decorators14:30 A cool PyXLL success story16:16 Where does the Python code live?18:33 Lessons from running PyXLL as a business21:56 Scaling and automation25:00 What's next and MS Python Excel integration30:27 Books32:56 Wrap up33:34 Outro music--- Get PyXLL here - PYBITES10 will get your 10% off the first yearMentioned books:- Freestyle unlocked (about kayaking)- The Creative Act: A Way of BeingConnect with Tony:- On LinkedIn- In our Circle Community

This week Robin Beer - one of our coaches - interviews Will Raphaelson, Principal Product Manager at Prefect. 😍They talk about his use of Python, Prefect as a tool and its philosophy, open source + business and Marvin AI. 🐍 💪And of course they share cool wins and books they are reading. 💡All in all an insightful chat that hopefully will leave you inspired to go check out these cool new Python tools ... 😎Chapters:00:00 Intro snippet00:11 Intro music00:31 Introduction guests + topics01:32 Welcome Will, do you have a win of the week?04:12 Go to meet ups04:37 How do you leverage Python as a product manager?07:12 Python as a quick prototyping language08:14 What is Prefect and its philosophy?10:56 Robin's experience with Prefect12:26 How has Prefect evolved over time?15:54 Orchestrators and observability18:02 A practical example of an orchestrated flow21:21 How Prefect handles failures in a flow?23:24 Open source and business, how to combine them?27:45 Tips for starting a open source business?31:05 Rationale vs emotion in making product decisions34:12 Marvin AI and its relation with Prefect38:01 Marvin AI is a nice way to start with Python40:16 Recommended books43:02 Wrap up43:55 Outro musicConnect with Will on LinkedIn.Prefect product links:- Prefect- Marvin AIMentioned article:- 28 Dags Later by Stephen BaileyBooks mentioned:- The Precipice- Fundamentals of Data Engineering by Joe Reis