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's Weekly articles and projects.
22 Syys 202347min
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't alter code performance while measuring it? This week on the show, we talk about Scalene with Emery Berger, Professor of Computer Science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
15 Syys 20231h 3min
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's Weekly articles and projects.
8 Syys 202350min
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 Font for Programming.
1 Syys 20231h 5min
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 Classification Models.
25 Elo 20231h 5min
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's Weekly articles and projects.
11 Elo 202349min
Exploring pandas 2.0 & Targets for Apache Arrow
What are the new ways to describe your data in pandas 2.0? 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 2.0.
4 Elo 20231h 14min
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's Weekly articles and projects.
28 Heinä 202346min
