Python People

May 09 2024 14 ep. 44 mins 148

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The Python community is awesome because of the people. Python People is a weekly podcast about getting to know the people who help make the Python community great. It's less about the tech, and more about the people.

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Shauna Gordon-McKeon - Open Source Governance, Women's Soccer, and Django

May 09 2024 43 mins

This is a really fun talk with Shauna. We talk about: Going from academia to techDjangoOpen source project governance and Governing OpenWomens Soccer and the NWSLShauna's technical consulting business is Galaxy Rise Consulting The Complete pytest CourseLevel up your testing skills and save time during coding and maintenance.Check out courses.pythontest.com ★ Support this podcas

Rob Ludwick - Getting the most out of PyCon, including juggling

May 04 2024 39 mins

PyCon US is just around the corner. I've asked Rob Ludwick to come on the show to discuss how to get the most out of your PyCon experience. There's a lot to do. A lot of activities to juggle, including actual juggling, which is where we start the conversation.Even if you never get a chance to go to PyCon, I hope this interview helps you get a feel for the welcoming aspect of the Py

Nikita Karamov - Russia, Germany, Django, and Jazzband

Feb 08 2024 39 mins

Nikita Karamov is a Python developer and maintainer on various open source Python projects.Some topics covered:Notes on university education in programming and engineering vs theoryJazzband for maintaining Django projectsContributing to open source makes you a better programmerMoving from Russia to Germany during collegeCultural differences between Russia, Germany, and OregonThe ni

Pamela Fox - Teaching Python, Accessibility, and Tools

Jan 16 2024 50 mins

Pamela Fox is a Python Cloud Developer Advocate at Microsoft. Topics include:Girl Develop ItDjango GirlsGirls Who CodeTeaching a language vs teaching a toolWhat a dev advocate doesAccessibility (A11y) testingPlaywrightaxe-coreSnapshot testingpytest plugin authoringFlask SQLAlchemyRelearning GoLinks from the show:Python Bytes 323 with Pamela: AI search wars have begunPython Test 199

Julian Sequeira - Pybites, Australia, Mindset, and Teaching New Programmers

Jan 13 2024 54 mins

Julian Sequeira is a cofounder of Pybites. He's a Python coach, a podcaster, a career mindset advocate, and is learning guitar.Topics include:Learning guitarVacationing in CanadaPybitesSplitting finances with BobBuilding a community and a teamCoachingConscious positivityAustralia is full of animals that want to kill you. Except kangaroos.Teaching Python to non-technical people The

Will Vincent - Django, Writing Technical Books

Jan 07 2024 48 mins

Will Vincent is a former board member of the Django Software Foundation. He's written 3 books on Django, writes a django newsletter, is a podcast co-host for Django Chat. The Complete pytest CourseLevel up your testing skills and save time during coding and maintenance.Check out courses.pythontest.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Carlton Gibson - Django, Spain, Parenting, and Open Source

Oct 25 2023 47 mins

Carlton recently stepped down as a Django Fellow, maintains many Django related projects, is starting two SaaS companies, and is a podcast host on "Django Chat".Some of what we talk about:Being a Django fellow for 5 yearsMaintaining several Django related open source projectsClient work Time with familyBuilding a couple Software as a Service projectsKids and travelKids and foodLivi

Mariatta Wijaya - Python Documentation, PyLadies, Keeping Fish, Public Speaking

Sep 14 2023 44 mins

Mariatta has been a contributor to Python for many years and is a very inspiring public speaker.Some of what we talk about:Python Documentation Working GroupGitHub bots, There's an API for thatPyLadiesPyLadiesConTypo of the Day (maintainerd, verbossity, work-lie balance, etc.)A fish aquariumCooking, BakingHistory of TempuraWorking with APIs with PythonPublic Speaking / Giving Talks

Naomi Ceder - Quick Python, Leadership Transitions, Diversity

Aug 29 2023 39 mins

Naomi is an elected fellow of the PSF, and has served as chair of its board of directors. Topics:- Building replacement leadership for every endeavor you start- What the PSF board does- Keeping Python's growth in increasing diversity- Learning foreign languages- PyCon Charlas- London- Guitar and music- The Quick Python Book- Community building- Retiring The Complete pytest CourseLe

Bob Belderbos - Python Challengs, Coaching, Spain

Aug 09 2023 32 mins

Bob Belderbos built Pybites with Julian Sequeira. Pybites started with code challenges to help people learn Python, and has grown into a learning platform and community, and now includes coaching.We talk about:The history of PybitesCode challengesCoaching and now even growing the team of coachesSpainBooksLinks:PyBitesCode Challenges platform ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★