How to make refactoring part of your Definition of Done Writing code is an iterative process. The first iteration is usually not the best result. Grooming and polishing ✨ are needed before the code is ready to share with the world (and your future self). There is a saying in software development that illustrates the… Continue reading When to refactor your code?
When to refactor your code?
By Rob van der Leek on 11 August 2023
How the Flocking Rules Can Help You Refactor Your Code
By PyBites Team on 10 August 2023
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… Continue reading How the Flocking Rules Can Help You Refactor Your Code
The Arbitrary (Keyword) Arguments (args and kwargs) don’t come “for free” in Python
By Bob Belderbos on 9 August 2023
Python allows you to use *args and **kwargs in function definitions to accept an arbitrary number of positional and keyword arguments, respectively. Here is a simple example: Different types of function arguments In the above example, the arbitrary_args function is defined to accept any number of positional and keyword arguments using the *args and **kwargs… Continue reading The Arbitrary (Keyword) Arguments (args and kwargs) don’t come “for free” in Python
Why Our Python Mentoring Beats the Traditional Coding Bootcamp
By PyBites Team on 8 August 2023
If you’ve come across our PDM and PDI programs, you might be wondering: Is this just another bootcamp? And how can it help me become a proficient Python developer? We’re here to demonstrate why our approach is not just different, but more effective and realistic 💡 1. Info overload Bootcamps often have canned training programs,… Continue reading Why Our Python Mentoring Beats the Traditional Coding Bootcamp
Avoiding Silent Failures in Python: Best Practices for Error Handling
By Bob Belderbos on 7 August 2023
In the world of programming, errors are inevitable. But how we choose to handle these errors can make the difference between a system that is robust and user-friendly and one that is fraught with ambiguous issues 😱 The Zen of Python famously states, “Errors should never pass silently.” This principle emphasizes the importance of addressing… Continue reading Avoiding Silent Failures in Python: Best Practices for Error Handling
How the Pygmalion Effect can improve your team’s performance
By PyBites Team on 4 August 2023
Welcome back to the Pybites podcast. This is the third and last mindset series episode with Alejandro Briceño. In this episode we talk about the Pygmalion Effect. What is it and what impact it can have in the work place and on people’s performance. Alejandro also shares his 3 favorite mindset books. Enjoy! Watch here:… Continue reading How the Pygmalion Effect can improve your team’s performance
The power of mind mapping: why to start your project with one and how
By PyBites Team on 3 August 2023
When you start a bigger software project it’s very beneficial (and necessary) to make a mind map first! It helps planning, organizing, and executing the project. Here are 6 advantages of mind mapping: Here is an example of one we did for our coding platform: CodeChalleng.es: Mind mapping your idea helps foster a well-structured, organized,… Continue reading The power of mind mapping: why to start your project with one and how
How to better streamline your Python project using a Makefile
By Bob Belderbos on 2 August 2023
Makefiles are awesome, and you can use them in your Python projects too (they are not only to compile and build C/C++ projects that is) 😎 They help you automate various tasks and streamline the development process overall 🚀 They allow you to: – Manage dependencies– Run tests– Build documentation– Format your code– Lint and… Continue reading How to better streamline your Python project using a Makefile
The Importance of Having a Growth Mindset
By PyBites Team on 1 August 2023
Welcome back to the Pybites podcast! Today part II with Alejandro Briceño joining us to talk about growth mindset. What does it mean, why is it so important and how has it been extremely helpful in Alejandro’s career? Enjoy! Watch here: Or listen here: Chapters:00:00 Intro01:29 What does it mean to have a growth mindset?03:00… Continue reading The Importance of Having a Growth Mindset
Why is Flat Better Than Nested? (Zen of Python)
By Bob Belderbos on 1 August 2023
The short answer: deeply nested code can be hard to read and understand (and this not only applies to Python, but for any code really). Each level of indentation adds a level of complexity and an additional condition that the reader (which is often you!) has to keep in their head while trying to understand… Continue reading Why is Flat Better Than Nested? (Zen of Python)