Leveraging typing.Protocol: Faster Error Detection And Beyond Inheritance

Introduction Two weeks ago I wrote an article about ABCs and interface enforcement. Shortly after I learned that you can do this as well with protocols. Python 3.8 introduced quite a groundbreaking feature that further advanced the language’s capabilities in type checking: the typing.Protocol which allows Python developers to define and enforce interface contracts in… Continue reading Leveraging typing.Protocol: Faster Error Detection And Beyond Inheritance

How to Send Email Notifications Using Sendgrid and GitHub Actions

Introduction As a Python developer I want to stay up2date with trends and useful tips & tricks. Of course there are great newsletters like Pycoders, but those are already hitting my inbox. Let’s look at Planet Python in this article, an aggregation site/ service that indexes a lot of good Python blog feeds. Keeping an… Continue reading How to Send Email Notifications Using Sendgrid and GitHub Actions

Elevate Your Python: Harnessing the Power of Abstract Base Classes (ABCs)

Introduction One cool object-oriented programming (OOP) technique / pattern is enforcing consistent interfaces. In Python you can use Abstract Base Classes (ABCs) for that. 🐍 Using ABCs ensures that all subclasses implement the required methods. This can make it easier to maintain and extend the existing code base. Update Feb 2024: you can also leverage… Continue reading Elevate Your Python: Harnessing the Power of Abstract Base Classes (ABCs)

Exploring the Role of Static Methods in Python: A Functional Perspective

Introduction Python’s versatility in supporting different programming paradigms, including procedural, object-oriented, and functional programming, opens up a rich landscape for software design and development. Among these paradigms, the use of static methods in Python, particularly in an object-oriented context, has been a topic of debate. This article delves into the role and implications of static… Continue reading Exploring the Role of Static Methods in Python: A Functional Perspective

Elevating Python Mastery With Pybites Real-World Developer Certifications

“The most rigorous certification program of its kind … the total end result of which is an absurdly high number of finished, feature-rich, production-ready software applications.” – Josh E Introduction  In the world of Python programming, Pybites stands out with its unique approach to education and certification.  In an era where programming skills are in… Continue reading Elevating Python Mastery With Pybites Real-World Developer Certifications

Maximizing Your Developer Experience (DX) with Adam Johnson: Git Mastery, Django and Open Source

This week we talk with Adam Johnson, Python developer / consultant, Django steering counsel member and prolific book author. Listen here: Or check it out on our YouTube channel: We start off with some wins, then we dive into his new Boost your Git DX book. We also discuss:• Adam’s focus on DX or “developer experience”… Continue reading Maximizing Your Developer Experience (DX) with Adam Johnson: Git Mastery, Django and Open Source

New Pybites Python Developer Certificates and How They Are Different

Welcome back to the Pybites Podcast. We’ve been teasing this for a while, and it’s finally here: our Python Developer Certificates.  Listen here: Or watch it on YouTube: Our certificates are not just shiny badges. They’re the real deal, representing solid Python skills, experience with frameworks like Django/FastAPI, debugging, testing, professional developer workflow / collaboration,… Continue reading New Pybites Python Developer Certificates and How They Are Different

Sentry, a Developer’s Partner, Interview with Co-Founder David Cramer

This week PDM coaches Hugh + Ryan talk with David Cramer, Co-founder and CTO of Sentry! Listen here: Also on YouTube: They delve into the journey of Sentry and its rise as an essential tool for developers. David highlights how Sentry’s developer-first approach significantly contributed to its growth. They touch upon community-centric decisions and the… Continue reading Sentry, a Developer’s Partner, Interview with Co-Founder David Cramer