How to Be a Productive Content Creator

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

Write more maintainable Python code, avoid these 15 code smells

This week we talk about code smells. πŸ’‘ 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

Excel Embraces Python, Opening Doors to New Roles and How PDI Can Help

In this episode, we delve into the groundbreaking integration of Python within Microsoft Excel and its transformative impact on non-tech professions. πŸ’ͺπŸ“ˆ 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

At Pybites we support our pythonistas with expert CV guidance to make their job applications stand out in a tight talent market πŸ’ͺ πŸ“ˆ 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

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

Harnessing Downtime: The Power of Disconnecting

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 πŸ’ͺ

🎯 Ready to level up your Python skills? 🐍 Stop tutorial paralysis and start implementing πŸ”₯ Here are 10 reasons coding on our platform (CodeChalleng.es) is so effective for (aspiring) Python programmers. 1️⃣ Real World Problems πŸ’ͺ 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 πŸ’ͺ

How the Flocking Rules Can Help You Refactor Your Code

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

Why Our Python Mentoring Beats the Traditional Coding Bootcamp

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 πŸ’‘ 1. Info overload Bootcamps often have canned training programs,… Continue reading Why Our Python Mentoring Beats the Traditional Coding Bootcamp

How the Pygmalion Effect can improve your team’s performance

Welcome back to the Pybites podcast. This is the third and last mindset series episode with Alejandro BriceΓ±o. 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