Python Bytes

Michael Kennedy and Brian Okken
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22 snips
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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31 snips
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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23 snips
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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26 snips
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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38 snips
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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45 snips
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!
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Mar 10, 2025 • 27min

#423 Traveling the Python Universe

Discover PySQL Scribe, a nifty tool that simplifies SQL query construction across various databases. Dive into fascinating visualizations that unravel Python's package dependencies. Explore the competitive job trends for programming languages like Rust and C++. Learn about the surprises of AI performance compared to human standards, mixed with some lighthearted tech humor. Plus, don't overlook the hidden gems of Python's help() function that make programming easier and more intuitive.
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Mar 3, 2025 • 33min

#422 You need 4 spaces

Get ready for a deep dive into a future where Python thrives in the browser! Discover how a new project layout using `pyproject.toml` is set to revolutionize production apps. The hosts break down aiolimiter, an exciting tool for controlling rate in asyncio tasks. Plus, there's a light-hearted look at coding humor, including the classic tabs versus spaces debate. Tune in for innovative web development tips and a peek into fresh ideas like Reloadium, enhancing your coding journey!

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