Watch here: Listen here: This week we talk with James Dycus about his journey from teacher to Python software developer. We talk about his background as a teacher and how het got into Python. How he joined our PDM program a few months ago and the amazing growth he has experienced since by building out… Continue reading From Teacher to Python Developer by Building a Community Platform Using Django
Articles on mindset
Using Python (and FastAPI) to support PFAS research
By PyBites Team on 14 July 2023
In this podcast episode, Robert Young, the director of an analytical chemistry lab at New Mexico State University, shares his unique journey from being a lawyer to becoming a chemist and a Python programmer. Watch here: Or listen here: He explains how his passion for environmental causes led him to study chemical analysis and mass… Continue reading Using Python (and FastAPI) to support PFAS research
11 Planning and Productivity tips for Python developers
By PyBites Team on 23 June 2023
This week we talk with Sambhavi Dhanabalan about productivity as a developer. She shares 11 tips from her experience: 3 around planning and 8 generic tips. Watch here: Or listen here: We also talk about her background, wins and a book she’s reading. Enjoy this insightful conversation with Sambhavi. We’re sure that if you follow… Continue reading 11 Planning and Productivity tips for Python developers
The importance of refactoring regularly [podcast]
By PyBites Team on 15 June 2023
In this episode we talk with Chris May, Python developer and coach, about his background and passion for refactoring. Watch here: Or listen here: This turned into a beautiful love letter 💌 to refactoring and we think you should take notice, because adopting the mindset he teaches will improve your code. A lot! Enjoy and… Continue reading The importance of refactoring regularly [podcast]
Veterans in the workplace, challenges and tips
By PyBites Team 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
What’s enough as a developer and in life?
By PyBites Team on 31 May 2023
Welcome back to the Pybites podcast! Watch here: Listen here: Welcome back to the Pybites podcast! Today we hone in on the concept of “Enough”, which we read about in the book “Psychology of Money” – chapter 3, titled “Never Enough”. We discuss what this means and relate it back to the Python developer journey… Continue reading What’s enough as a developer and in life?
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: 9 Tips to Boost Your Confidence as a Developer
By PyBites Team 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
Data Driven Pybites – 2023 survey results
By PyBites Team on 27 April 2023
Watch here: Or listen here: Welcome back to our podcast. In today’s episode we go fully “data driven”. We held our first annual survey a month ago and we got some amazing feedback. We summarize it in this episode and share some exciting projects we’re planning in and working on (we also like to ask… Continue reading Data Driven Pybites – 2023 survey results
In tough times leverage the people around you
By PyBites Team on 31 March 2023
Welcome back to the Pybites Podcast. Watch here: Or listen here: This week we have a follow up to episode 101 in which we spoke about being in control in these difficult times of corporate layoffs. In this episode we talk about the importance of the people around you, because remember, you are the “average… Continue reading In tough times leverage the people around you
Blaise Pabon on his developer journey, open source and why Python is great
By PyBites Team on 13 March 2023
Listen here: Or watch here: Welcome back to the Pybites podcast. This week we have a very special guest: Blaise Pabon. We talk about his background in software development, how he started with Python and his journey with us in PDM. We also pick his brains about why Python is such a great language, the importance of… Continue reading Blaise Pabon on his developer journey, open source and why Python is great