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22  mars     12h00
Using Python in Bioinformatics and the Laboratory
   How is Python being used to automate processes in the laboratory How can it speed up scientific work with DNA sequencing This week on the show, Chemical Engineering PhD Student Parsa Ghadermazi is here to discuss Python in bioinformatics.
15  mars     12h00
Exploring Duck Typing in Python & Dynamics of Monkey Patching
   What are the advantages of determining the type of an object by how it behaves What coding circumstances are not a good fit for duck typing Christopher Trudeau is back on the show this week, bringing another batch of PyCoder x ;s Weekly articles and projects.
08  mars     12h00
Building a Healthy Developer Mindset While Learning Python
   How do you get yourself unstuck when facing a programming problem How do you develop a positive developer mindset while learning Python This week on the show, Bob Belderbos from Pybites is here to talk about learning Python and building healthy developer habits.
01  mars     12h00
Automate Tasks With Python & Building a Small Search Engine
   What are the typical computer tasks you do manually every week Could you automate those tasks with a Python script Christopher Trudeau is back on the show this week, bringing another batch of PyCoder x ;s Weekly articles and projects.
23  février     12h00
Wes McKinney on Improving the Data Stack & Composable Systems
   How do you avoid the bottlenecks of data processing systems Is it possible to build tools that decouple storage and computation This week on the show, creator of the pandas library Wes McKinney is here to discuss Apache Arrow, composable data systems, and community collaboration.
16  février     12h00
Practical Python Decorator Uses & Avoiding datetime Pitfalls
   What are real life examples of using Python decorators How can you harness their power in your code Christopher Trudeau is back on the show this week, bringing another batch of PyCoder x ;s Weekly articles and projects.
09  février     12h00
Focusing on Data Science & Less on Engineering and Dependencies
   How do you manage the dependencies of a large scale data science project How do you migrate that project from a laptop to cloud infrastructure or utilize GPUs and multiple instances in parallel This week on the show, Savin Goyal returns to discuss the updates to the open source framework Metaflow.
02  février     12h00
Great Starting Points for Contributing to Open Source
   What x ;s it like to sit down for your first developer sprint at a conference How do you find an appropriate issue to work on as a new open source contributor This week on the show, author and software engineer Stefanie Molin is here to discuss starting to contribute to open source projects.
26  janvier     12h34
Building a Python Debugger & Preparing for NumPy 2.0
   How does a debugger work What can you learn about Python by building one from scratch Christopher Trudeau is back on the show this week, bringing another batch of PyCoder x ;s Weekly articles and projects.
19  janvier     12h00
Measuring Bias, Toxicity, and Truthfulness in LLMs With Python
   How can you measure the quality of a large language model What tools can measure bias, toxicity, and truthfulness levels in a model using Python This week on the show, Jodie Burchell, developer advocate for data science at JetBrains, returns to discuss techniques and tools for evaluating LLMs...
12  janvier     12h00
Serializing Data With Python & Underscore Naming Conventions
   Do you need to transfer an extensive data collection for a science project What x ;s the best way to send executable code over the wire for distributed processing What are the different ways to serialize data in Python Christopher Trudeau is back on the show this week, bringing another batch...
05  janvier     12h00
Exploring Python in Excel
   Are you interested in using your Python skills within Excel Would you like to share a data science project or visualization as a single Office file This week on the show, we speak with Principal Architect John Lam and Sr. Cloud Developer Advocate Sarah Kaiser from Microsoft about Python in Excel.
29  décembre     12h00
2023 Real Python Tutorial & Video Course Wrap-Up
   Three members of the Real Python team are joining us this week: Kate Finegan, Tappan Moore, and Philipp Acsany. We wanted to share a year end wrap up with tutorials, step by step projects, code conversations, and video courses that showcase what our team created this year.
22  décembre     12h00
PyCoder's Weekly 2023 Wrap Up
   It x ;s been a fascinating year for the Python language and community. PyCoder x ;s Weekly included over, links to articles, blog posts, tutorials, and projects in . Christopher Trudeau is back on the show this week to help wrap up everything by sharing some highlights and Python...
08  décembre     12h00
Exploring Code Reviews in Python and Automating the Process
   What goes into a code review in Python Is there a difference in how a large organization practices code review compared to a smaller one What do you do if you x ;re a solo developer This week on the show, Brendan Maginnis and Nick Thapen from Sourcery return to talk about code review and...
01  décembre     12h00
Building a Python JSON Parser & Discussing Ideas for PEPs
   Have you thought of a way to improve the Python language How do you share your idea with core developers and start a discussion in the Python community Christopher Trudeau is back on the show this week, bringing another batch of PyCoder x ;s Weekly articles and projects.
17  novembre     12h00
Computational Thinking & Learning Python During an AI Revolution
   Has the current growth of artificial intelligence AI systems made you wonder what the future holds for Python developers What are the hidden benefits of learning to program in Python and practicing computational thinking This week on the show, we speak with author Lawrence Gray about his...
10  novembre     12h00
Studying Python Software Architecture & Creating Lambda Expressions
   Have you moved through the fundamentals of Python, and are you now considering building a more extensive project or complete application Where can you study the architecture of existing Python projects and learn best practices Christopher Trudeau is back on the show this week, bringing another...
03  novembre     12h00
Improving Your Git Developer Experience in Python
   Are you getting by with a few fundamental commands for Git when building your Python projects Would you like to improve your version control techniques and become more efficient with the Git command line This week on the show, Adam Johnson is back to talk about his new book, Boost Your Git DX.
27  octobre     12h00
Guiding Scientific Python Library Development
   How do you prepare a scientific Python project for sharing with others Could you use some best practices and guidance for packaging, documentation, and testing Christopher Trudeau is back on the show this week, bringing another batch of PyCoder x ;s Weekly articles and projects.
20  octobre     12h00
Welcoming PyPI’s Safety & Security Engineer Mike Fiedler
   You may remember a recent Python Package Index PyPI announcement about hiring a full time security engineer. We x ;ve also mentioned several current security initiatives from PyPI. This week on the show, we talk with Mike Fiedler about accepting this new role and securing accounts on PyPI.
13  octobre     12h00
Building Python Best Practices and Fundamental Skills
   What fundamental developer skills are new Python users missing What best practices might developers without a computer science background be lacking Christopher Trudeau is back on the show this week, bringing another batch of PyCoder x ;s Weekly articles and projects.
06  octobre     12h00
Exploring the New Features of Python 3.12
   Python . is here Our regular guests, Geir Arne Hjelle and Christopher Trudeau, return to discuss the new version. Geir Arne coordinated a series of preview articles with several members of the Real Python team this year, and his showcase tutorial, Python . : Cool New Features for You to Try,...
29  septembre     12h00
Considering ChatGPT's Technical Review of a Programming Book
   What can you learn from feeding an entire book on Python programming into ChatGPT and asking it to provide a technical review What are the potential pitfalls of using an LLM as a learning tool This week on the show, author Al Sweigart talks about his recent experiments using ChatGPT and Python.
22  septembre     12h00
Getting Involved in Open Source & Generating QR Codes With Python
   Have you thought about contributing to an open source Python project What are possible entry points for intermediate developers Christopher Trudeau is back on the show this week, bringing another batch of PyCoder x ;s Weekly articles and projects.
15  septembre     12h00
Measuring Multiple Facets of Python Performance With Scalene
   When choosing a tool for profiling Python code performance, should it focus on the CPU, GPU, memory, or individual lines of code What if it looked at all those factors and didn x ;t alter code performance while measuring it This week on the show, we talk about Scalene with Emery Berger,...
08  septembre     12h00
Making Each Line of Code Efficient & Python In Excel
   Are you writing efficient Python with as few lines of code as possible Are you familiar with the many built in language features that will simplify your code and make it more Pythonic Christopher Trudeau is back on the show this week, bringing another batch of PyCoder x ;s Weekly articles and...
01  septembre     12h00
Finding the Right Coding Font for Programming in Python
   What should you consider when picking a font for coding in Python What characters and their respective glyphs should you check before making your decision This week on the show, we talk with Real Python author and core team member Philipp Acsany about his recent article, Choosing the Best Coding...
25  août     12h00
Improving Classification Models With XGBoost
   How can you improve a classification model while avoiding overfitting Once you have a model, what tools can you use to explain it to others This week on the show, we talk with author and Python trainer Matt Harrison about his new book Effective XGBoost: Tuning, Understanding, and Deploying...
11  août     12h00
Common Python Stumbling Blocks & Quirky Behaviors
   Have you ever encountered strange behavior when trying something new in Python What are common quirks hiding within the language This week on the show, Christopher Trudeau is here, bringing another batch of PyCoder x ;s Weekly articles and projects.
04  août     12h00
Exploring pandas 2.0 & Targets for Apache Arrow
   What are the new ways to describe your data in pandas . Will the addition of Apache Arrow to the data back end foster the growth of data interoperability This week on the show, we talk with pandas core developer Marc Garcia about the release of pandas . .
28  juillet     12h00
Differentiating the Versions of Python & Unlocking IPython’s Magic
   What are all the different versions of Python You may have heard of Cython, Brython, PyPy, or others and wondered where they fit into the Python landscape. This week on the show, Christopher Trudeau is here, bringing another batch of PyCoder x ;s Weekly articles and projects.
21  juillet     12h00
Leveraging the Features of Your Database With Postgres and Python
   Are you getting the most out of your Postgres database What features could you leverage to improve your Python project This week on the show, Craig Kerstiens from Crunchy Data is here to discuss getting the most out of Postgres.
14  juillet     12h00
Constructing Python Library APIs & Tackling Jinja Templating
   What principles should you consider when designing a Python library How do you construct a library API that x ;s understandable and easy to use This week on the show, Christopher Trudeau is here, bringing another batch of PyCoder x ;s Weekly articles and projects.
07  juillet     12h00
Python Crash Course & Learning Enough to Start Creating
   How much Python do you need to learn to start creating projects What x ;s a good balance of information and hands on practice This week on the show, Eric Matthes is here to discuss his book Python Crash Course.
30  juin     12h00
Exploring the Zen of Python & pandas Features for Finance
   What advice can you extract from the Zen of Python How can these nineteen guiding principles help you write more idiomatic Python This week on the show, Christopher Trudeau is here, bringing another batch of PyCoder x ;s Weekly articles and projects.
23  juin     12h00
Resources and Advice for Building CircuitPython Projects
   Are you looking to advance your CircuitPython projects Would you like a collection of resources and tools to help you along your path This week on the show, Tod Kurt is here to discuss building projects with CircuitPython.
16  juin     12h00
Inheriting a Large Python Code Base & Building a GUI With Kivy
   What are the unique challenges of a large Python code base What techniques can you implement to simplify the management of a big project This week on the show, Christopher Trudeau is here, bringing another batch of PyCoder x ;s Weekly articles and projects.
09  juin     12h00
Volunteering, Organizing, and Finding a Python Community
   Have you thought about getting more involved in the Python community Are you interested in volunteering for an event or becoming an organizer This week on the show, we speak with organizers from this year x ;s PyCascades conference about making connections, learning new skills, and rationing...
02  juin     12h00
Building Python CI With Docker & Applying for a Hacker Initiative Grant
   Do you need a refresher on using Docker with Python Would you like to learn how to configure a continuous integration pipeline with modern tools and Docker This week on the show, Christopher Trudeau is here, bringing another batch of PyCoder x ;s Weekly articles and projects.
26  mai     12h00
Discussing Mojo & Improving Python Object-Oriented Programming
   Would you like to speed up your Python machine learning code dramatically What if you only had to change a few keywords and add a couple of type hints on portions of your code This week on the show, Christopher Trudeau is here, bringing another batch of PyCoder x ;s Weekly articles and projects.
12  mai     12h00
Virtual Environment Structure & Surveying the Packaging Ecosystem
   How do Python virtual environments work under the hood How does understanding these concepts help you with managing them for your projects This week on the show, CPython core developer Brett Cannon returns to discuss his recent articles about virtual environments and the Python packaging...
05  mai     12h00
Checking Project Dependencies & Python Dev Resource Collections
   How can you ensure that you x ;ve appropriately declared your project x ;s required dependencies How do you determine what dependencies are missing from a third party project that you can x ;t run This week on the show, Christopher Trudeau is here, bringing another batch of PyCoder x ;s...
28  avril     12h00
Targeting WebAssembly Platforms & Distilling a Minimum Viable Python
   Are you familiar with the different versions of WebAssembly Could WASM be the write once, run everywhere solution that developers have searched for Where does distributing Python applications fit in the narrative This week on the show, we have CPython core developer Brett Cannon to discuss his...
14  avril     12h00
Seeking Faster Text Processing & Python’s . repr () vs . str ()
   What can you do if your text manipulation in Python is slowing you down Are there faster alternatives using a compiled extension This week on the show, Christopher Trudeau is here, bringing another batch of PyCoder x ;s Weekly articles and projects.
07  avril     12h00
Automate Processes and Distribute Python Tools With RPA and RCC
   Are you exploring automation of your repetitive business tasks with Python How are you going to share your helpful tools with co workers This week on the show, Sampo Ahokas from Robocorp is here to discuss robotic process automation RPA and distribution of these robots.
31  mars     12h00
Evaluating Python Packages & Celebrating 20 Years of PyCon US
   Have you ever installed a Python package without knowing anything about it What best practices should you employ to ensure the quality of your next package installation Christopher Trudeau is back this week, bringing another batch of PyCoder x ;s Weekly articles and projects. We also have...
24  mars     12h00
Lessons Learned From Four Years Programming With Python
   What are the core lessons you’ve learned along your Python development journey What are key takeaways you would share with new users of the language This week on the show, Duarte Oliveira e Carmo is here to discuss his recent talk, Four Years of Python.
17  mars     12h00
Coding With namedtuple & Python’s Dynamic Superpowers
   Have you explored Python x ;s collections module Within it, you x ;ll find a powerful factory function called namedtuple, which provides multiple enhancements over the standard tuple for writing clearer and cleaner code. This week on the show, Christopher Trudeau is here, bringing another...
10  mars     12h00
Sharing Your Python App Across Platforms With BeeWare
   Are you interested in deploying your Python project everywhere This week on the show, Russell Keith Magee, founder and maintainer of the BeeWare project, returns. Russell shares recent updates to Briefcase, a tool that converts a Python application into native installers on macOS, Windows, Linux,...