

The Real Python Podcast
Real Python
A weekly Python podcast hosted by Christopher Bailey with interviews, coding tips, and conversation with guests from the Python community.
The show covers a wide range of topics including Python programming best practices, career tips, and related software development topics. Join us every Friday morning to hear what's new in the world of Python programming and become a more effective Pythonista.
The show covers a wide range of topics including Python programming best practices, career tips, and related software development topics. Join us every Friday morning to hear what's new in the world of Python programming and become a more effective Pythonista.
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Mar 20, 2020 • 50min
Python Decorators and Writing for Real Python
Do you want to learn more about Python decorators? Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes to create a Real Python article? In this first episode, We have Geir Arne Hjelle from the Real Python team on the show.
You’ll learn about Geir Arne’s background as a Pythonista and PyCon speaker, the tutorials he’s written for the site, how Python decorators can help you write better code, and what Real Python’s tutorial publishing process looks like behind the scenes.
Note: This episode was recorded earlier. We discuss PyCon US 2020 and Geir Arne’s planned tutorial. At the time this episode was released PyCon US 2020 was currently looking at re-scheduling or a potential cancelation. Updates will be provided in upcoming episodes.
Topics:
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:39 – Geir Arne Python Background
00:04:16 – Real Python Background
00:05:55 – Real Python Editing Process
00:09:00 – Christopher’s Real Python Background
00:10:45 – Working on Decorators
00:13:00 – Decorators in the wild
00:16:30 – Pycon 2019 Talk - Plugins
00:19:32 – Pyplugs
00:20:09 – Links to talk materials
00:20:29 – Pycon 2020 Tutorial - Decorators
00:22:59 – Euro SciPy
00:23:47 – Real Python Meetup Pycon 2019
00:25:05 – More on the Decorators Article
00:26:18 – Slack Decorators Q&A
00:27:29 – More on Euro SciPy
00:28:12 – Current Position at Amesto NextBridge
00:32:09 – Decorators Examples
00:39:47 – What are You Excited About in Python
00:47:04 – PyCon 2020 Tutorial on Decorators additional
00:49:45 – Conclusion
Links from the show:
Real Python Article: Primer on Python Decorators
Real Python Course: Python Decorators 101
Real Python Article: Python Timer Functions: Three Ways to Monitor Your Code
Join the Real Python Team: Apply to become a Tutorial Author
Codetiming: PyPI Package
PyPlugs: PyPI Package
PyConfs: PyPI Package
Geir Arne’s PyCon 2019 Talk on Plugins + Video
IPython: Alternative REPL
bpython: Alternative REPL
Discover bpython: A Python REPL With IDE-Like Features
PyCon 2020
Geir Arne’s Decorators Tutorial at PyCon 2020
EuroSciPy 2020
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Mar 6, 2020 • 2min
About the Show
A weekly Python podcast hosted by Christopher Bailey with interviews, coding tips, and conversation with guests from the Python community.
The show covers a wide range of topics including Python programming best practices, career tips, and related software development topics.
Join us to hear what’s new in the world of Python programming and become a better coder.
Level up your Python skills with our expert-led courses:
Welcome to Real Python!
Support the podcast & join our community of Pythonistas