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Articles on tutorial paralysis
Empower Your Python Ambitions – From Idea Paralysis to Real-World Projects
By PyBites Team on 31 August 2023
In this podcast episode we talk about the significance of building real-world Python applications. Listen here: Or watch here: Bob highlights the importance of breaking away from tutorial paralysis and creating genuine software solutions to understand and confront real-world complexities. He also emphasizes the career benefits of showcasing tangible Python projects on your portfolio /… Continue reading Empower Your Python Ambitions – From Idea Paralysis to Real-World Projects
Why Our Python Mentoring Beats the Traditional Coding Bootcamp
By PyBites Team on 8 August 2023
If you’ve come across our PDM and PDI programs, you might be wondering: Is this just another bootcamp? And how can it help me become a proficient Python developer? We’re here to demonstrate why our approach is not just different, but more effective and realistic đź’ˇ 1. Info overload Bootcamps often have canned training programs,… Continue reading Why Our Python Mentoring Beats the Traditional Coding Bootcamp
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
Fail. Fail better. A change in attitude towards Imposter Syndrome
By Sherry Andrews Bhutia on 26 January 2023
I’m afraid my introduction to you all will quickly turn into somewhat of a cliche being Canadian . Let me explain. You know what it’s like. You are watching a YouTube video on the latest and greatest tutorials (Yeah, I was also engulfed in the flames of tutorial hell). Then it happens… commercial! Arghhhh! There is… Continue reading Fail. Fail better. A change in attitude towards Imposter Syndrome
10 things that hamper your Python career progress
By PyBites Team on 25 January 2023
We all know that becoming a Python developer is hard. There’s the “10,000-hour” principle which means there’s a significant amount of effort and time you’re going to have to invest. More important though is how you’ll spend that time. Are you working on the right things and tackling increasingly challenging goals? We talk with a… Continue reading 10 things that hamper your Python career progress
What we learned from building our own CMS using Django
By PyBites Team on 6 September 2022
Django – The web framework for perfectionists with deadlines – indeed! We managed to get a simple MVP out in just 4 weeks using our JIT learning approach … In an effort to teach Julian Django, we figured we’d “eat our own dog food” and “learn by building”! As always though, the hard part is… Continue reading What we learned from building our own CMS using Django
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
Are you overwhelmed by tutorial paralysis?
By Bob Belderbos on 30 July 2021
Tutorial Paralysis, information overload, hoarding and never completing online courses (How large are your Udemy and Coursera libraries?)… This is the pain we’re increasingly hearing about in conversations with developers and it’s more common than you may realise. It’s real, it’s crippling and it can make you feel like you’re going nowhere. Even if you do manage… Continue reading Are you overwhelmed by tutorial paralysis?
Dropping Tutorial Paralysis, Building a Django Blog From Scratch
By Peter Babalola on 21 April 2020
Have you ever wanted to create awesome stuff with Django like making your own blog or any other app but don’t know where to start? Or are you tired of taking lazy tutorials?