Maximizing Your Developer Experience (DX) with Adam Johnson: Git Mastery, Django and Open Source

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

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

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

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

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

Meet Will Raphaelson: From Script to Production Flow With Prefect & Marvin AI

This week Robin Beer – one of our coaches – interviews Will Raphaelson, Principal Product Manager at Prefect. 😍 They talk about his use of Python, Prefect as a tool and its philosophy, open source + business and Marvin AI. 🐍 💪 And of course they share cool wins and books they are reading. 💡… Continue reading Meet Will Raphaelson: From Script to Production Flow With Prefect & Marvin AI

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. 💡 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