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.… Continue reading How to Be a Productive Content Creator
How to Be a Productive Content Creator
By PyBites Team on 18 September 2023
Write more maintainable Python code, avoid these 15 code smells
By PyBites Team on 15 September 2023
This week we talk about code smells. 💡 Listen here: Also available on our YouTube channel: Code smells are characteristics in the code that might indicate deeper issues or potential problems. While they’re not necessarily bugs, they can be a sign of poor code quality or maintainability issues. 😱 We distilled 15 common smells ranging… Continue reading Write more maintainable Python code, avoid these 15 code smells
Debunking 7 Myths About Software Development Coaching
By Bob Belderbos on 12 September 2023
If you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. If you teach a man to fish, you feed him for a lifetime. Chinese proverb Transformative power of guidance 10 years ago I was overweight, maybe not more than +12 kg, but it definitely had a bearing on the quality of my… Continue reading Debunking 7 Myths About Software Development Coaching
Excel Embraces Python, Opening Doors to New Roles and How PDI Can Help
By PyBites Team on 8 September 2023
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… Continue reading Excel Embraces Python, Opening Doors to New Roles and How PDI Can Help
10 Tips to Make Your Developer Resume Stand Out
By PyBites Team on 4 September 2023
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.… Continue reading 10 Tips to Make Your Developer Resume Stand Out
Empower Your Python Ambitions – From Idea Paralysis to Real-World Projects
By PyBites Team on 31 August 2023
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 /… Continue reading Empower Your Python Ambitions – From Idea Paralysis to Real-World Projects
Make Each Line Count, Keeping Things Simple in Python
By Bob Belderbos on 24 August 2023
A challenge in software development is to keep things simple 🤯 For your code to not grow overly complex over time 😱 Simple is better than complex.Complex is better than complicated. Zen of Python 🐍 Simplicity in your code means fewer possibilities for bugs to hide and easier debugging when they do arise 📈 It… Continue reading Make Each Line Count, Keeping Things Simple in Python
Harnessing Downtime: The Power of Disconnecting
By PyBites Team on 23 August 2023
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… Continue reading Harnessing Downtime: The Power of Disconnecting
Break Out of Tutorial Hell, Build up The Python Coding Habit on Our Platform 💪
By PyBites Team on 16 August 2023
🎯 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… Continue reading Break Out of Tutorial Hell, Build up The Python Coding Habit on Our Platform 💪
⚠️Why you should avoid import * in Python 🐍
By Bob Belderbos on 15 August 2023
Anyone who’s worked with Python knows that modules can be a Godsend, saving you time, effort, and many lines of code. They even have namespacing built-in 💪 😍 To expand on this a bit: However, not all ways of using modules are equally beneficial. In this article, we will discuss why using import * can… Continue reading ⚠️Why you should avoid import * in Python 🐍