Adding AI to legacy code doesn’t have to be a challenge. Many devs are hearing this right now: “We need to add AI to the app.” And for many of them, panic ensues. The assumption is that you have to rip your existing architecture down to its foundation. You start having nightmares about standing up… Continue reading Why Building a Production RAG Pipeline is Easier Than You Think
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How Even Senior Developers Mess Up Their Git Workflow
By Julian Sequeira on 19 February 2026
There are few things in software engineering that induce panic quite like a massive git merge conflict. You pull down the latest code, open your editor, and suddenly your screen is bleeding with <<<<<<< HEAD markers. Your logic is tangled with someone else’s, the CSS is conflicting, and you realise you just wasted hours building… Continue reading How Even Senior Developers Mess Up Their Git Workflow
How to Automate Python Performance Benchmarking in Your CI/CD Pipeline
By Julian Sequeira on 16 February 2026
The issue with traditional performance tracking is that it is often an afterthought. We treat performance as a debugging task, (something we do after users complain), rather than a quality gate. Worse, when we try to automate it, we run into the “Noisy Neighbour” problem. If you run a benchmark in a GitHub Action, and… Continue reading How to Automate Python Performance Benchmarking in Your CI/CD Pipeline
Building Useful AI with Asif Pinjari
By Julian Sequeira on 5 February 2026
I interview a lot of professionals and developers, from 20-year veterans to people just starting out on their Python journey. But my conversation with Asif Pinjari was different. Asif is still a student (and a Teaching Assistant) at Northern Arizona University. Usually, when I talk to people at this stage of their life and career,… Continue reading Building Useful AI with Asif Pinjari
Salary Negotiation Tips
By PyBites Team on 17 November 2023
How to better negotiate your salary? Our new podcast episode offers practical tips! Listen here: Or on YouTube: In this week’s podcast episode we tune into a PDM Mindset Hacking call where Julian offers the group some valuable tips when it comes to negotiating your salary when applying for jobs. These tips will help you determine what… Continue reading Salary Negotiation Tips
Maximizing Your Developer Experience (DX) with Adam Johnson: Git Mastery, Django and Open Source
By PyBites Team on 9 November 2023
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
By PyBites Team on 1 November 2023
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
By PyBites Team on 30 October 2023
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
How to Land a Dev Job in 2023: Proven Strategies & Mistakes to Avoid
By PyBites Team on 24 October 2023
Welcome back to the Pybites podcast … On YouTube: Or listen here: In this episode, we delve deep into the nuances of developer job hunting in 2023. The job market landscape has evolved, making persistence and resilience key virtues for any aspiring developer. We shed light on why you shouldn’t limit your search to just… Continue reading How to Land a Dev Job in 2023: Proven Strategies & Mistakes to Avoid
Our Concern with Programming Certifications
By PyBites Team on 17 October 2023
In our new podcast episode, recorded in Córdoba, Spain, we talk about programming certifications and how they might not represent real developer skills. Watch it on our YouTube channel: Or listen here: Chapters:00:00 Intro01:01 Wins02:57 About programmer certifications04:14 Concern 1. Do they stand the test of time?06:52 Concern 2. Theory, where is the implementation?09:35 Anther… Continue reading Our Concern with Programming Certifications