#462: Pandas and Beyond with Wes McKinney
This episode dives into some of the most important data science libraries from the Python space with one of its pioneers: Wes McKinney. He's the creator or co-creator of pandas, Apache Arrow, and Ibis projects and an entrepreneur in this space.
15 Maj 202459min
#461: Python in Neuroscience and Academic Labs
Do you use Python in an academic setting? Maybe you run a research lab or teach courses using Python. Maybe you're even a student using Python. Whichever it is, you'll find a ton of great advice in this episode. I talk with Keiland Cooper about how he is using Python at his neuroscience lab at the University of California, Irvine.
9 Maj 20241h 3min
#460: Dropbase: Build Internal Tools with Python
Do you find yourself or your team building internal apps frequently for your company? Are you familiar with the term "forms over data"? They are super empowering for your org but they can be pretty repetitive and you might find yourself spending more time than you'd like working on them rather than core products and services. I invited Jimmy Chan from Dropbase to tell us about their service who's tagline is "Build internal web apps with just Python." It's a cool service and a fun conversation.
2 Maj 202452min
#459: I Built A Python SaaS with AI
We all know that tools like ChatGPT have really empowered developers to tackle bigger problems. Are you using TailwindCSS and need a login page? Try asking Chat "What is the HTML for a login page with the login username, password, and button in its own section in the center of the page?" It will literally give you a first pass version of it. But how far can you push this? Fred Tubiermont may have taken it farther than most. He built a functioning SaaS product with paying customers by only using ChatGPT and Python. It's fascinating to hear his story.
27 Apr 202455min
#458: Serverless Python in 2024
Serverless has moved from the fringes to the forefront of modern application architecture, especially for Pythonistas looking to reduce operational complexity. Today, we’re joined by Tony Sherman—an industry pro who’s taken Python-based projects from proof-of-concept to production, all powered by serverless tech like AWS Lambda and RDS Proxy. We’ll break down real-world performance tips, packaging best practices, and highlight the new wave of serverless-friendly libraries in the Python ecosystem. Whether you’re building IoT pipelines, spinning up ephemeral dev environments, or just sick of tinkering with Kubernetes, this discussion will help you decide if serverless is your next logical move—and how to get there smoothly.
24 Apr 20241h
#457: Software Supply Chain Security with Phylum
We've spoken previously about security and software supply chains and we are back at it this episode. We're diving in again with Charles Coggins. Charles works at a software supply chain company and is on to give us the insiders and defender's perspective on how to keep our Python apps and infrastructure safe.
19 Apr 20241h 8min
#456: Building GPT Actions with FastAPI and Pydantic
Do you know what custom GPTs are? They're configurable and shareable chat experiences with a name, logo, custom instructions, conversation starters, access to OpenAI tools, and custom API actions. And, you can build them with Python! Ian Maurer has been doing just that and is here to share his experience building them.
16 Apr 20241h 5min
#455: Land Your First Data Job
Interested in data science but you're not quite working in it yet? In software, getting that very first job can truly be the hardest one to land. On this episode, we have Avery Smith from Data Career Jumpstart here to share his advice for getting your first data job.
4 Apr 202459min
