

Python Bytes
Michael Kennedy and Brian Okken
Python Bytes is a weekly podcast hosted by Michael Kennedy and Brian Okken. The show is a short discussion on the headlines and noteworthy news in the Python, developer, and data science space.
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May 26, 2025 • 29min
#433 Dev in the Arena
Discover the art of mastering Git with practical 'flight rules' that guide programmers through mishaps. Dive into the intriguing world of t-strings and their innovative applications alongside f-strings. Explore Pyrefly, a fast type checker revolutionizing Python development, and check out NeoHTOP for system monitoring. The hosts share their journey through legacy code and reflect on AI-driven tools that automate the coding process. With humor and insight, this discussion inspires programmers to embrace both challenges and triumphs in their craft.

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May 19, 2025 • 26min
#432 How To Fix Your Computer
Discover the advantages of using the UV tool to streamline pre-commit installations, making life easier for developers. Learn about PEP 773, an accepted Python installation manager for Windows that simplifies setup. Reflect on the bittersweet closure of Textualize, a company that developed popular libraries. Get insights into what makes exceptional programmers, including the importance of continuous learning and tool proficiency. Enjoy some humorous tech support stories and shared experiences that highlight the common challenges faced by computer users.

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May 5, 2025 • 29min
#431 Nerd Gas
Discover a new tool that helps you track Python release cycles effortlessly right from your terminal. Learn about the exciting launch of FastAPI Cloud, designed to streamline deployment without locking users into a vendor. Dive into the innovative T-strings feature in Python 3.14, which enhances string templating and security. Enjoy some lighthearted humor as the hosts reflect on coding challenges, making it a fun and engaging listen for all tech enthusiasts.

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Apr 28, 2025 • 29min
#430 Or you go to jail
Dive into the latest enhancements from pip 25.1, featuring dependency groups that streamline installs and experimental lock files. Discover AIO HTTP’s compatibility upgrades for high-concurrency web servers. Learn about the savvy choice of a domain name for projects, with Porkbun as a top pick. Explore the integration of PyLock.toml, new methods for handling datetime, and the intriguing world of file transfers. Lastly, enjoy a light-hearted take on 'vibe coding' in AI development!

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Apr 21, 2025 • 27min
#429 Nitpicking Python
Topics covered in this episode:
Huly
CVE Foundation formed to take over CVE program from MITRE
drawdb
14 Advanced Python Features
Extras
Joke
See the full show notes for this episode on the website at pythonbytes.fm/429

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Apr 14, 2025 • 31min
#428 How old is your Python?
This podcast dives into the art of crafting perfect Git commit messages, laying out essential rules for clarity and impact. The hosts explore the Caddy web server, spotlighting its automatic TLS certification and simplicity compared to NGINX. They also discuss new Python Enhancement Proposals that promise improvements in package measurability and string formatting. Finally, a humorous tangent touches on how AI tools might reshape coding practices. Tune in for coding insights and a few laughs along the way!

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Apr 7, 2025 • 37min
#427 Rise of the Python Lord
Explore the power of Git Town, a tool that enhances Git workflows and helps streamline code contributions. Discover PEP 751, a groundbreaking file format for managing Python dependencies with improved reproducibility. Delve into automated tools that boost team collaboration and package management. Learn about version control techniques, including the 'blame' feature and squashing commits for cleaner project history. Finally, uncover how UV and PEP 723 simplify deploying Python scripts, plus amusing anecdotes from the Python community.

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Mar 31, 2025 • 29min
#426 Committing to Formatted Markdown
Discover the magic of mdformat, an opinionated Markdown auto-formatter that enforces stylish consistency. Learn how to master Markdown lists and enhance your coding efficiency with tools like PipX and pre-commit hooks. Explore the latest Python Enhancement Proposals, including PEP 578 and 781, and dive into the realm of privacy-centered search engines. Enjoy a lighthearted discussion on Python dependency management, sprinkled with humorous anecdotes that make coding quirks relatable!

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Mar 24, 2025 • 38min
#425 If You Were a Klingon Programmer
Dive into the evolving landscape of Python tooling as the discussion reveals the advantages of using uv over traditional methods. Unpack the complexities of Python package management and the newly launched Python Developer Tooling Handbook. Discover the latest in linting tools and the innovative Blacken Docs for documentation enhancement. The conversation also explores reinventing notebooks for better functionality in Python programming. Plus, indulge in some humorous takes on Klingon programmers that will keep you chuckling!

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Mar 17, 2025 • 27min
#424 We Will Test in Production
Discover the peculiarities of Python's rounding mechanism, where numbers ending in .5 round to the nearest even integer. Dive into performance enhancements thanks to tail call optimization, promising up to 10% speed improvements in upcoming releases. Learn practical techniques for string manipulation to easily remove punctuation. Plus, enjoy a humorous take on the risks of testing in production, underscored by a clever Star Trek analogy. All this, sprinkled with insights on Python infrastructure and startup opportunities!