Episodes

  • Narwhals: Expanding DataFrame Compatibility Between Libraries

    Narwhals: Expanding DataFrame Compatibility Between Libraries
    Oct 18 2024
    How does a Python tool support all types of DataFrames and their various features? Could a lightweight library be used to add compatibility for newer formats like Polars or PyArrow? This week on the show, we speak with Marco Gorelli about his project, Narwhals.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Exploring the New Features of Python 3.13

    Exploring the New Features of Python 3.13
    Oct 11 2024
    Python 3.13 is here! Our regular guests, Geir Arne Hjelle and Christopher Trudeau, return to discuss the new version. This year, Geir Arne coordinated a series of preview articles with members of the Real Python team and a showcase tutorial, "Python 3.13: Cool New Features for You to Try." Christopher's video course "What's New in Python 3.13" covers the topics from the article and shows the new features in action.
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    55 mins
  • Using Virtual Environments in Docker & Comparing Python Dev Tools

    Using Virtual Environments in Docker & Comparing Python Dev Tools
    Sep 27 2024
    Should you use a Python virtual environment in a Docker container? What are the advantages of using the same development practices locally and inside a container? Christopher Trudeau is back on the show this week, bringing another batch of PyCoder's Weekly articles and projects.
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    56 mins
  • Thriving as a Developer With ADHD

    Thriving as a Developer With ADHD
    Sep 20 2024
    What are strategies for being a productive developer with ADHD? How can you help your team members with ADHD to succeed and complete projects? This week on the show, we speak with Chris Ferdinandi about his website and podcast "ADHD For the Win!"
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Configuring Git Pre-Commit Hooks & Estimating Software Projects

    Configuring Git Pre-Commit Hooks & Estimating Software Projects
    Sep 13 2024
    How do you take advantage of Git pre-commit hooks? How do you build custom software checks and rules that run every time you commit your code? Christopher Trudeau is back on the show this week, bringing another batch of PyCoder's Weekly articles and projects.
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    54 mins
  • Astrophysics and Astronomy With Python & PyCon Africa 2024

    Astrophysics and Astronomy With Python & PyCon Africa 2024
    Sep 6 2024
    Are you interested in practicing your Python skills while learning how to solve astrophysics and astronomy problems? Christopher Trudeau is back on the show this week, bringing another batch of PyCoder's Weekly articles and projects.
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Exploring Robotics and Python Through Electronic Projects

    Exploring Robotics and Python Through Electronic Projects
    Aug 23 2024
    Are you interested in learning robotics with Python? Can physical electronics-based projects grow a child's interest in coding? This week on the show, we speak with author Marwan Alsabbagh about his book "Build Your Own Robot - Using Python, CRICKIT, and Raspberry Pi."
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Packaging Data Analyses & Using pandas GroupBy

    Packaging Data Analyses & Using pandas GroupBy
    Aug 16 2024
    What are the best practices for organizing data analysis projects in Python? What are the advantages of a more package-centric approach to data science? Christopher Trudeau is back on the show this week, bringing another batch of PyCoder's Weekly articles and projects.
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    55 mins