#82: Grokking Algorithms in Python
Algorithms underpin almost everything we do in programming and in problem solving in general. Yet, many of us have partial or incomplete knowledge of the most important and common ones. In this episode, you'll meet Adit Bhargava, the author of the light and playful Grokking Algorithms: An illustrated guide book.
27 Okt 201658min
#81: Python and Machine Learning in Astronomy
The advances in Astronomy over the past century are both evidence of and confirmation of the highest heights of human ingenuity. We have learned by studying the frequency of light that the universe is expanding. By observing the orbit of Mercury that Einstein's theory of general relativity is correct.
21 Okt 20161h 2min
#80: TinyDB: A tiny document db written in Python
NoSQL and document dbs like MongoDB have made building fast scalable software that is easy to evolve and maintain much easier for a broad class of applications. Embeddable, file-based databases like SQLite have made "shipping" an application requiring a database a no brainer. The database just runs in process so there is no setup or maintenance.
16 Okt 201647min
#79: Beeware Python Tools
Could you write me a Python app for the wide range of platforms out there? Oh, wait, I want them to be native GUI applications. And I need them on mobile (Android, iOS, tvOS, and watchOS) as well as major desktop apps. I also need them to appear indistinguishable from native apps (be a .app on macOS, .exe on Windows, etc).
7 Okt 20161h 22min
#78: How I built an entire game and toolchain 100% in Python
What kind of applications can you build with python? You hear me featuring many people on this show that build websites, web services, or some data science driven application. Of course, all of those are wonderful but I know many of you have dreamed of building a game.
28 Sep 201653min
#77: 20 Python Libraries You Aren't Using (But Should)
Many of you write to me and tell me how you appreciate the way my guests and I highlight a particular Python package at the end of each episode. Well if you enjoy that little segment, you're going to love this episode.
23 Sep 20161h 16min
#76: Renewable Python
Even with solar panels on your roof, it’s possible that your home is still being powered by fossil fuels. Climate innovator and Python developer Anna Schneider is trying to change that. At her company WattTime, consumers can source the cleanest energy available on the grid.
15 Sep 201654min
#75: Pythonic games at CheckIO
Do you like to play games or solve puzzles? Chances are pretty good that you do. After all, what is programming and software development but one really elaborate puzzle?
9 Sep 201655min
