Listen here: In this episode we talk with none other than Sean Tibor from the Teaching Python podcast. Did you know he recently made an important career switch from teacher to developer? You’ll hear his inspiring story on how he’s grown as a developer, what helped him get there (for example his teaching experience), mindset… Continue reading From teacher to software developer
Articles on career
The role of luck
By PyBites Team on 27 October 2022
Listen here: Today we talk about luck and how it relates to career success. It annoys the heck out of us when people say about successful people “oh they were just lucky”. Sure luck has a role, but often it’s the consistent hard work (discipline) that put those people into the position to become lucky. So we… Continue reading The role of luck
The importance of practicing gratitude
By PyBites Team on 18 August 2022
Listen now: This week we talk about gratitude. Why? We spotted a trend that people are not saying thanks enough. We often suppose things are “just” working, forgetting that there is actually a lot of work involved to keep things running smoothly. Expressing gratitude takes relatively little effort, yet it can have a big impact… Continue reading The importance of practicing gratitude
The importance of setting boundaries
By PyBites Team on 5 August 2022
Listen here: This week we talk about boundaries (again), specially at work. How can it be that 12 hour days are becoming the norm? This has to stop! And it’s insidious, because the extra work always seems to sneak in! First we look at where we think this is coming from. Then we offer some practical tips… Continue reading The importance of setting boundaries
The why and how of networking to boost your Python career
By PyBites Team on 6 July 2022
Listen here: if you’re not a fan of the show, it’s Jason’s fault. If you’re a fan of the show, it’s Jason’s fault. This week the man that gave us the golden tip to start a podcast, Jason Wattier. Jason tells us what he does in his day to day, which nicely segues into networking… Continue reading The why and how of networking to boost your Python career
Data engineering involves more Python than you might think!
By PyBites Team on 29 June 2022
Listen here: This week we have Christo back on the show to talk about his experience in the data engineering field. He shares some valuable tips how to become a more effective data engineer which, surprisingly or not, increasingly requires a well-rounded Python developer skill set. Enjoy and feel free to reach out to Christo below … Christo’s website: https://www.christoolivier.com… Continue reading Data engineering involves more Python than you might think!
Common Python developer pitfalls and the 80/20 that really matters
By PyBites Team on 23 June 2022
Listen here: Welcome back to another Pybites podcast episode. In this episode we talk about common pitfalls you want to avoid when becoming a Python developer: Pitfall #1: Tutorial paralysisPitfall #2: Improper sequencingPitfall #3: Obsessing over Pythonic codePitfall #4: Going on your own for too long … after that we look at the 80/20 (aka… Continue reading Common Python developer pitfalls and the 80/20 that really matters
The gift of time
By PyBites Team on 10 June 2022
Listen now: In this episode we talk about the gift of time. Are you intentional in how you spend time with people? We talk about several advantages, why it’s so important for your career, personal growth and life / well being. And the best thing: it takes relatively little effort and time if you know how… Continue reading The gift of time
The hidden cost of pursuing a higher salary
By PyBites Team on 27 May 2022
Listen now: This week we talk about a “taboo” topic: the pursuit of chasing the bigger paycheque. We reflect on the (hidden) cost of this and what to take into consideration. As usual, we also share some cool wins and books we’re reading. Join our Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/pybites– Live training coming in a few weeks …… Continue reading The hidden cost of pursuing a higher salary
Applying the Hedgehog Concept to Learning Python
By Bob Belderbos on 20 August 2021
In this post we’ll look at how to apply the hedgehog concept to get more meaningful work done using Python and in your career. The other day I posted on Twitter: Don’t get stuck in tutorial paralysis, start building. Yes, it’s uncomfortable but you will learn so much more by deliberately applying what you learn… Continue reading Applying the Hedgehog Concept to Learning Python