
Python Bytes
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.
Latest episodes

Sep 26, 2023 • 21min
#354 Python 3.12 is Coming!
In this episode, the hosts discuss the 'log merger' project, the final Python 3.12 RC release, and the Python dictionary dispatch pattern. They also delve into the Python release process and mention upcoming events and courses.

Sep 19, 2023 • 29min
#353 Hatching Another Episode
Topics covered include OverflowAI integration into Stack Overflow for Teams, the switch to Hatch for Python packaging and virtual environments, limitations of TOML compared to Strict YAML, updates to practice courses, HTMX Django course announcement, introduction to Rust Rover IDE, funny names and rough formatter, machine learning apps, and debugging stages.

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Sep 12, 2023 • 22min
#352 Helicopter Time Comes to Python
Topics covered in this episode include a new library called Heliclockter for timezone-aware datetime objects, the release of Wagtail 5.0 with features like dark mode and SVG support, tips on customizing Git log output and an introduction to Flask and Ginger templating, the release of a new PyTest course and upcoming course releases, methods to differentiate humans and robots on websites, and follow-up information on doc strings.

Sep 6, 2023 • 35min
#351 A Python Empire (or MPIRE?)
In this episode of the podcast, the guests discuss various interesting topics including the Python package mpire for easy multiprocessing, the macOS Python.org Updater called mopup, Immortal Objects introduced to Python, and common docstring formats in Python. They also introduce the concept of Programmer Bingo and mention the podcast's sponsor Century.

Aug 29, 2023 • 31min
#350 You've Got The Stamina For This Episode
Topics covered include making code concise and readable, parsing HTML and extracting RSS feeds, a comprehensive guide to Python logging, GitHub releases and Python community events. The hosts also share a joke.

Aug 22, 2023 • 31min
#349 Djangonauts: Ready for Takeoff!
The hosts talk about Omnivore app, Djangonaut.space, server-side hot reload, Python in Excel, and some extras like a themed password generator and a joke.

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Aug 15, 2023 • 33min
#348 JavaScript in Your Python
Topics discussed: Differentiating between writing down dependencies using pyproject.toml and requirements.txt, PythonMonkey - a JavaScript engine embedded in Python, Python code certification, C++ compiled code vs native code in Python, upcoming conferences, Visual Studio Code update, Python 3.12 release candidate, and Python testing course.

Aug 8, 2023 • 36min
#347 The One About Context Mangers
Topics covered in this episode:
async-timeout
PyPI Project URLs Cheatsheet
httpx-sse
Creating a context manager in Python
Extras
Joke
See the full show notes for this episode on the website at pythonbytes.fm/347

Aug 2, 2023 • 28min
#346 Have you lost your GIL?
Topics covered in this episode:
A Steering Council notice about PEP 703 (Making the Global Interpreter Lock Optional in CPython)
Google's post-cookie world could turn into DRM for the internet
How ruff changed my Python programming habits
pathlib api extended to use fsspec backends
Extras
Joke
See the full show notes for this episode on the website at pythonbytes.fm/346

Jul 26, 2023 • 36min
#345 Some Big Time Releases
Topics covered in this episode:
Cython 3.0
Reading code : An important but seldom-discussed skill
Major new version of MicroPython: v1.20.0
Advanced Python Tips for Development
Extras
Joke
See the full show notes for this episode on the website at pythonbytes.fm/345