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Exploring Mixin Classes in Python
Episode 263
What is a good way to add isolated, reusable functionality to Python classes? Christopher Trudeau is back on the show this week, bringing another bat…
8 months ago
Travis Oliphant: SciPy, NumPy, and Fostering Scientific Python
Episode 262
What went into developing the open-source Python tools data scientists use every day? This week on the show, we talk with Travis Oliphant about his w…
8 months, 1 week ago
Selecting Inheritance or Composition in Python
Episode 261
When considering an object-oriented programming problem, should you prefer inheritance or composition? Why wouldn’t it just be simpler to use functio…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Harnessing the Power of Python Polars
Episode 260
What are the advantages of using Polars for your Python data projects? When should you use the lazy or eager APIs, and what are the benefits of each?…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Design Patterns That Don't Translate to Python
Episode 259
Do the design patterns learned in other programming languages translate to coding in Python? Christopher Trudeau is back on the show this week, bring…
9 months ago
Supporting the Python Package Index
Episode 258
What goes into supporting more than 650,000 projects and nearly a million users of the Python Package Index? This week on the show, we speak with Mar…
9 months ago
Comparing Real-World Python Performance Against Big O
Episode 257
How does the performance of an algorithm hold up when you put it into a realistic context? Where might Python code defy Big O notation expectations w…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Solving Problems and Saving Time in Chemistry With Python
Episode 256
What motivates someone to learn how to code as a scientist? How do you harness the excitement of solving problems quickly and make the connection to …
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Structuring Python Scripts & Exciting Non-LLM Software Trends
Episode 255
What goes into crafting an effective Python script? How do you organize your code, manage dependencies with PEP 723, and handle command-line argument…
10 months ago
Scaling Python Web Applications With Kubernetes and Karpenter
Episode 254
What goes into scaling a web application today? What are resources for learning and practicing DevOps skills? This week on the show, Calvin Hendryx-P…
10 months, 1 week ago