Python People

This is a really fun talk with Shauna.  We talk about: Going from academia to techDjangoOpen source project governance and Governing OpenWomens Soccer and the NWSLShauna's technical consulting business is Galaxy Rise Consulting The Complete pytest CourseLevel up your testing skills and save time during coding and maintenance.Check out courses.pythontest.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

PyCon US is just around the corner.  I've asked Rob Ludwick to come on the show to discuss how to get the most out of your PyCon experience. There's a lot to do. A lot of activities to juggle, including actual juggling, which is where we start the conversation.Even if you never get a chance to go to PyCon, I hope this interview helps you get a feel for the welcoming aspect of the Python community.We talk about: - Juggling at PyCon- How to get the most out of PyCon    - Watching talks    - Hallway track    - Open spaces    - Lightening talks    - Expo hall / vendor space    - Poster sessions    - Job fair    - A welcoming community    - Tutorials     - Sprints    - But mostly about the people of Python and PyCon."Python enables smart people to work faster" - Rob Ludwick The Complete pytest CourseLevel up your testing skills and save time during coding and maintenance.Check out courses.pythontest.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Nikita Karamov is a Python developer and maintainer on various open source Python projects.Some topics covered:Notes on university education in programming and engineering vs theoryJazzband for maintaining Django projectsContributing to open source makes you a better programmerMoving from Russia to Germany during collegeCultural differences between Russia, Germany, and OregonThe nice lack of drama in the Python communityA lack of universities teaching Python for web developmentLinks from the showJazzbanddjango-simple-menu The Complete pytest CourseLevel up your testing skills and save time during coding and maintenance.Check out courses.pythontest.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this podcast, Pamela Fox, Python Cloud Developer Advocate at Microsoft, discusses various topics including teaching Python, accessibility testing, and the use of tools like Playwright and pytest for automation. She also touches on her projects involving chat GBT and cognitive search, as well as her experience of working late at night with small kids. The importance of automated accessibility testing and contributing to Flask extensions are also highlighted in the podcast.

Julian Sequeira is a cofounder of Pybites. He's a Python coach, a podcaster, a career mindset advocate, and is learning guitar.Topics include:Learning guitarVacationing in CanadaPybitesSplitting finances with BobBuilding a community and a teamCoachingConscious positivityAustralia is full of animals that want to kill you. Except kangaroos.Teaching Python to non-technical people The Complete pytest CourseLevel up your testing skills and save time during coding and maintenance.Check out courses.pythontest.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Former board member of the Django Software Foundation, Will Vincent, shares insights on creating merchandise for Django conferences and the challenges faced by the nonprofit organization. He discusses his career journey, programming perspective, and mentoring experience. He also dives into sales strategy, traffic sources, and balancing learning, creating, and marketing. Additionally, he talks about creating and updating PyTest courses, the value of AI in programming, the challenges of remote work, and the importance of having a dedicated workspace.

Carlton Gibson, former Django Fellow and maintainer of Django-related projects, talks about his experience as a Django Fellow, maintaining open-source projects, building SaaS companies, parenting, living in Spain, and the impact of Brexit. He also discusses the importance of being kind to other maintainers, Django 5 form template improvements, and great tourist spots in Spain.

Mariatta has been a contributor to Python for many years and is a very inspiring public speaker.Some of what we talk about:Python Documentation Working GroupGitHub bots, There's an API for thatPyLadiesPyLadiesConTypo of the Day (maintainerd, verbossity, work-lie balance, etc.)A fish aquariumCooking, BakingHistory of TempuraWorking with APIs with PythonPublic Speaking / Giving TalksThe power of seeing other women give talks The Complete pytest CourseLevel up your testing skills and save time during coding and maintenance.Check out courses.pythontest.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Naomi is an elected fellow of the PSF, and has served as chair of its board of directors. Topics:- Building replacement leadership for every endeavor you start- What the PSF board does- Keeping Python's growth in increasing diversity- Learning foreign languages- PyCon Charlas- London- Guitar and music- The Quick Python Book- Community building- Retiring The Complete pytest CourseLevel up your testing skills and save time during coding and maintenance.Check out courses.pythontest.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Bob Belderbos built Pybites with Julian Sequeira. Pybites started with code challenges to help people learn Python, and has grown into a learning platform and community, and now includes coaching.We talk about:The history of PybitesCode challengesCoaching and now even growing the team of coachesSpainBooksLinks:PyBitesCode Challenges platform ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ and you can hear your name on the show. How cool is that? The Complete pytest CourseLevel up your testing skills and save time during coding and maintenance.Check out courses.pythontest.com