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Podcast, Career, Mindset

Veterans in the workplace, challenges and tips

By on 7 June 2023

Welcome back to the Pybites podcast! Watch here: Or listen here: In this podcast episode, Julian interviews Isaac Smit, a former member of the US Navy and current program manager at Amazon. He discusses the challenges faced by veterans in the workplace and how we can support them better. Isaac highlights two main difficulties veterans… Continue reading Veterans in the workplace, challenges and tips

Podcast, Developer, Mindset

From 0 to 1 in Python: how Charles shipped his Fusion Chronicles Django app

By on 26 May 2023

Welcome back to the Pybites podcast! Watch here: Listen here: In this insightful conversation with software developer, PDM-er, and entrepreneur Charles Carriere, we delve into his journey of launching personal projects, overcoming imposter syndrome, and mastering Python.  He shares his experience of creating a Django app in our PDM program around fusion energy, aggregating and… Continue reading From 0 to 1 in Python: how Charles shipped his Fusion Chronicles Django app

Podcast, Career, Developer

Lessons from a Software Developer’s Path: Networking, Growth & Side Projects

By on 18 May 2023

Welcome back to the Pybites podcast! Watch here: Or listen here: In this podcast episode, Peter Lynch, a software developer, discusses his journey into web development and his entrepreneurial interests.  He shares his experience of transitioning from a corporate job to pursuing his passion for building his own projects.  Peter emphasizes the importance of networking… Continue reading Lessons from a Software Developer’s Path: Networking, Growth & Side Projects

Podcast, Developer, Mindset

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: 9 Tips to Boost Your Confidence as a Developer

By on 11 May 2023

Watch us here: Or listen here: In this podcast episode we discuss 9 tips to build confidence as a developer, drawing from our own experience + coaching 100+ (aspiring) Python developers. We cover the importance of starting with small, achievable projects, breaking down complex problems into smaller tasks, and practicing regularly.  Additionally, we emphasize the… Continue reading Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: 9 Tips to Boost Your Confidence as a Developer

Podcast, Django, Packages

Django Plugin Recommendations by Antonio Melé | Top 10 Picks for Web Development

By on 7 May 2023

Watch here: Or listen here: He’s back! Django by Example book author Antonio Melé 😍 Not only that, we did this interview in person at a cafeteria on the beach 🏖  In this episode he shares his 10 favorite Django plugins 💪 💡 1. Django Debug Toolbar 2. Django REST Framework 3. Django Channels 4. Django Celery 5. Django Extensions… Continue reading Django Plugin Recommendations by Antonio Melé | Top 10 Picks for Web Development

Best Practices, Modules

5 tips to learn any new Python library faster

By on 19 April 2023

This was a Pybites email first. To always get the latest and greatest content, subscribe here. Lately I have been learning some new libraries for weekly PDM Code Clinic demo sessions (e.g. PyScript, Flet, PySimpleGUI, Playwright, htmx, Redis, Leaflet, etc.) There is a general approach I take that makes this less painful and more fun.… Continue reading 5 tips to learn any new Python library faster

Podcast, Developer, Tools

Dane Hillard on Python packaging and effective developer tooling

By on 5 April 2023

Watch here: Or listen here: In this week’s episode we talk with Dane about packaging and the rich ecosystem of Python tooling. Dane is the author of Publishing Python Packages, a new Manning book that just came out. In our conversation we dive into some of the specific challenges and opportunities that come with packaging… Continue reading Dane Hillard on Python packaging and effective developer tooling