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Julian Sequeira

After working with servers, data centers and communications at some of the largest companies on the planet, Julian made the switch to a Python software developer role in 2019. After learning Python teaching it on PyBites with best friend Bob, Julian has made it his mission to spread his love of Python and his expertise in communication and mindset. You can hear Julian in action here.

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    “I’m worried about layoffs”

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    I’ve had some challenging conversations this week. Lately, my calendar has been filled with calls from developers reaching out for advice because layoffs were just announced at their company. Having been in their shoes myself, I could really empathise with their anxiety. The thing is though, when we’d dig into why there was such anxiety, a common confession surfaced. It often boiled down to something like this: “I got comfortable. I stopped learning. I haven’t touched a new framework or built anything serious in two years because things were okay.” They were enjoying “Peace Time.” I like to think of life in…

  • Bridging the Skills Gap Across Africa with Pybites

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    When Bob and I first started Pybites, there was no way I could have imagined it’d grow to what it is today. Launching our first products was a massive moment for us both, not just because these were ways to sustain the business, but because we were actually HELPING people. People were coming to us and utilising our services to better themselves and their communities. The desire to help people and make some real change in the world become one of our core values: Lifting People Up. This value system has led to our very first partnership. The excitement we…

  • Break Fear to Boost Productivity

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    This week I’m looking at how fear can help you be more productive and, no I don’t mean the fear of not delivering on time… although that is a good motivator right? Actually no, that’s a terrible motivator. This is all about empowering you to break down fear barriers by getting uncomfortable then using that as a motivator to kick some goals!

  • Introduction to Python Functions

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    In this article I’m going to break down what a function is and how you can use them to be a better coder.

  • Linting with Flake8

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    What the heck is linting? Let’s dive into the concept and talk about how flake8 can help us make our code better.

  • PyCon Australia 2019

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    PyCon Australia 2019 was bigger and better than I could have imagined. Here are my takeaways.

  • PyCon 2018 – My First PyCon

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    Going into my first PyCon was pretty daunting. Luckily, the Python community is absolutely incredible so my fears quickly faded. Surprisingly, there was a lot to gain that wasn’t actually technical or code related. Read on for a recap of the experience.