Welcome back to the Pybites podcast, episode 121. Watch here: Or listen here: This week we have Emily Wilcock on the show, recruitment manager and Pybites career coach 😍 Emily delves into a topic close to her heart: navigating the job search journey after a redundancy. She was affected herself by a recent layoff and… Continue reading What to do after being made redundant or laid off
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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]
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?
From 0 to 1 in Python: how Charles shipped his Fusion Chronicles Django app
By PyBites Team on 26 May 2023
Welcome back to the Pybites podcast! Watch here: Listen here: In this insightful conversation with software developer, PDM-er, and entrepreneur Charles Carriere, we delve into his journey of launching personal projects, overcoming imposter syndrome, and mastering Python. He shares his experience of creating a Django app in our PDM program around fusion energy, aggregating and… Continue reading From 0 to 1 in Python: how Charles shipped his Fusion Chronicles Django app
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
Julian asks Bob about his use of ChatGpt
By PyBites Team on 20 April 2023
Watch here: Or listen here: Welcome back to our podcast. In this episode Julian interviews Bob about his recent adoption of ChatGpt in his daily work. A bit hesitant at first he has fully embraced the tool and already noticed a significant increase in his productivity as a developer. We also highlight some possible concerns… Continue reading Julian asks Bob about his use of ChatGpt
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
My experience building a FastAPI + Streamlit app
By Chris Sato on 13 February 2023
I recently finished my time in the PDM program with Bob as my coach. This post focuses on how I made a back-end read-only database using FastAPI and a front-end using Streamlit along with the challenges that came with the whole project. Project Idea and initial planning This wasn’t my first attempt. I tried making… Continue reading My experience building a FastAPI + Streamlit app
From Excel to Python and succeeding as a Developer by building your portfolio
By PyBites Team on 9 February 2023
Listen here: Or watch here: Welcome back to the Pybites podcast. This week we have an inspirational chat with Juanjo: – How he started his programming journey and what passionates him about this craft. – How he fell in love with Python. – How he overcame tutorial paralysis. – How PDM helped him improve his skills and… Continue reading From Excel to Python and succeeding as a Developer by building your portfolio