Building a Hash Table in Python and Thoughtful REST API Design
Do you understand how a hash table works? What if you could learn about building one while practicing test-driven development? What are best practices when designing a REST API? This week on the show, Christopher Trudeau is here, and he's brought another batch of PyCoder's Weekly articles and projects.
1 Apr 202253min
Becoming More Effective at Manipulating Data With Pandas
Do you wonder if you're taking the right approach when shaping data in pandas? Is your Jupyter workflow getting out of hand? This week on the show, Matt Harrison talks about his new book, "Effective Pandas: Patterns for Data Manipulation."
25 Mar 202259min
Making Your Notebook Interactive and Using Python's Assert
Would you like to build visualizations that allow your audience to play with data? How do you effectively use Python's assert statement during development? This week on the show, Christopher Trudeau is here, and he's brought another batch of PyCoder's Weekly articles and projects.
18 Mar 202247min
Tools for Setting Up Python on a New Machine
There are many ways to get Python installed on your computer. If you were going to start fresh, what tools would you use? What if you need to manage multiple versions of Python and virtual environments? What about all the additional tools that make your coding workflow complete? This week on the show, Calvin Hendryx-Parker is here to talk about bootstrapping your Python environment.
11 Mar 20221h 3min
Defining Optional Arguments and Moving Beyond "Beginner" Python
How do you define Python functions that accept optional arguments or default values? Are you wondering how to go beyond being a beginner with Python? This week on the show, Christopher Trudeau is here, and he's brought another batch of PyCoder's Weekly articles and projects.
4 Mar 202253min
OAuth 2 and Authentication Choices for Your Python Project
Have you thought about what authentication system you want to use for your Python project? Should you use an existing Python library or a third-party service? This week on the show, Dan Moore is here to talk about authentication systems and OAuth 2.
25 Feb 202258min
Drawing Fractals With Python and Working With a Weather API
Have you been wanting to explore fractals and complex numbers in Python? Would you like to practice working with APIs in Python through a new project? This week on the show, Christopher Trudeau is here, and he's taking on the task of curating new issues of PyCoder's Weekly going forward. He'll be joining me as a cohost every other week and bringing a fresh batch of PyCoder's Weekly articles and projects.
18 Feb 202251min
Improving Your Django and Python Developer Experience
How often have you thought about your Developer Experience (DX)? How do you improve your workflow, find documentation, and simplify code formatting? This week on the show, Adam Johnson is here to talk about his new book, "Boost Your Django DX."
11 Feb 202249min
