In this podcast episode we talk with Tony Roberts, creator of PyXLL (pronounced “pixel”). Listen here: Also released on our YouTube channel: We dive into the backstory of this Python Excel Add-in, why he built it, features, success stories, the business side of things, and also how it compares to Microsoft’s recently announced Python in Excel integration. And of course as always there are wins + books 🎉 Get ready for the fascinating world of Python + Excel integration … Chapters:00:00 Intro snippet and music00:44 Guest intro and background02:40 Wins of the week05:06 PyXLL backstory08:50 Market validation10:44 Main features and…
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This week Robin Beer – one of our coaches – interviews Will Raphaelson, Principal Product Manager at Prefect. 😍 They talk about his use of Python, Prefect as a tool and its philosophy, open source + business and Marvin AI. 🐍 💪 And of course they share cool wins and books they are reading. 💡 All in all an insightful chat that hopefully will leave you inspired to go check out these cool new Python tools … 😎 Listen here: Or watch on YouTube: Chapters:00:00 Intro snippet00:11 Intro music00:31 Introduction guests + topics01:32 Welcome Will, do you have a win…
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Welcome back to the Pybites Podcast! This week Hugh Tipping interviews Bob Belderbos about how he manages to get so much content produced on a weekly basis. Listen here: Or check it out on YouTube: They discuss daily routines, the content planning process, tools, content quality assurance, how to avoid burnout and more general tips. Enjoy and hopefully it helps you put more content out there yourself and be more productive overall! Chapters:00:00 Intro music00:21 Intro of our host Hugh and topic01:30 Typical Pybites day03:30 Taking breaks04:10 Setting boundaries04:45 Content planning process05:53 Pybites Organic content tool + reviewing process07:00 GitHub…
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In this episode, we delve into the groundbreaking integration of Python within Microsoft Excel and its transformative impact on non-tech professions. 💪📈 Listen here: Or watch here: Discover how this evolution empowers professionals across diverse fields and the dynamic opportunities it presents for career advancement. We also shine a spotlight on the achievements of people through our Pybites Developer Initialization (PDI) program, illustrating how it’s shaping the next generation of Python enthusiasts 🐍 😍 Celebrate with us as Python broadens its horizons. 🎧🎉 Chapters:00:00 Intro music00:55 Wins (productivity / mindset)03:58 Python is getting even bigger and is for everyone 📈06:00…
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At Pybites we support our pythonistas with expert CV guidance to make their job applications stand out in a tight talent market 💪 📈 Here are some essential ingredients that make a great resume: 1. Clear and Concise Structure Start with a clean, well-organized format. Use headers, bullet points, and consistent fonts to ensure readability. 📊 2. Compelling Summary Craft a short but powerful summary showcasing your passion for technology, your key skills, and what drives you professionally. 🔍 3. Tailored Content Customize your resume for the job you’re applying to. Highlight relevant skills and experiences that match the job…
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In this podcast episode we talk about the significance of building real-world Python applications. Listen here: Or watch here: Bob highlights the importance of breaking away from tutorial paralysis and creating genuine software solutions to understand and confront real-world complexities. He also emphasizes the career benefits of showcasing tangible Python projects on your portfolio / GitHub / resume. As an actionable step, listeners are introduced to the Pybites Portfolio Assessment tool. Through a fictional character, Alex, listeners are guided on how to use the tool identifying their passions, strengths, weaknesses, and ultimately leverage Python to realize their goals through real…
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In this episode of the Pybites podcast, we dive into the power of stepping back from the daily grind, whether that’s coding or career-focused 🧘 Watch here: Or listen here: Drawing insights from Julian’s month-long trip to Canada, we discuss how disconnecting can provide clarity and inspiration for personal growth, and how it can inform decisions in our professional journeys 💡 And of course there are the books we’re reading 📚 Join us for a journey of reflection, discovery, and a touch of humor 😎 Chapters:00:00 Intro00:46 Welcome back (re-introducing) Julian!01:58 Wins of the week03:10 Julian’s break06:20 Lessons learned from…
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🎯 Ready to level up your Python skills? 🐍 Stop tutorial paralysis and start implementing 🔥 Here are 10 reasons coding on our platform (CodeChalleng.es) is so effective for (aspiring) Python programmers. 1️⃣ Real World Problems 💪 PyBites allows you to learn Python by solving real world problems, not just tutorial toy examples. This fosters active learning and helps you retain language features. 2️⃣ Deep Understanding 💡 From aspiring web developers to data scientists, our platform offers a wide variety of 400 bite-sized exercises to help you gain fluency in Python. Exercises range from core Python to FastAPI, data analysis…
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In this new podcast episode we are excited to have Chris May back to delve deeper into the intricacies of refactoring. Watch here: Listen here: We talk about the significance of the Flocking Rules, a set of guidelines derived from “99 Bottles of OOP” by Sandi Metz and Katrina Owen. These rules provide developers with a systematic approach to refine their code by focusing on recognizing similarities, identifying minimal differences, and making straightforward changes. We also talk about the importance of taking small, incremental steps in refactoring, ensuring code health while mitigating the risks of accumulating technical debt. We reference…