Exploring DuckDB & Comparing Python Expressions vs Statements
Are you looking for a fast database that can handle large datasets in Python? What's the difference between a Python expression and a statement? Christopher Trudeau is back on the show this week, bringing another batch of PyCoder's Weekly articles and projects.
18 Apr 52min
Learning Intermediate Python With a Deep Dive Course
Do you want to learn deeper concepts in Python? Would the accountability of scheduled group classes help you get past the basics? This week, five Real Python Intermediate Deep Dive workshop members discuss their experiences.
11 Apr 56min
GUIs & TUIs: Choosing a User Interface for Your Python Project
What are the current Python graphical user interface libraries? Should you build everything in the terminal and create a text-based user interface instead? Christopher Trudeau is back on the show this week, bringing another batch of PyCoder's Weekly articles and projects.
4 Apr 46min
A Decade of Automating the Boring Stuff With Python
What goes into updating one of the most popular books about working with Python? After a decade of changes in the Python landscape, what projects, libraries, and skills are relevant to an office worker? This week on the show, we speak with previous guest Al Sweigart about the third edition of "Automate the Boring Stuff With Python."
21 Mars 1h 6min
Manage Projects With pyproject.toml & Explore Polars LazyFrames
How can you simplify the management of your Python projects with one file? What are the advantages of using LazyFrames in Polars? Christopher Trudeau is back on the show this week, bringing another batch of PyCoder's Weekly articles and projects.
14 Mars 48min
Eric Matthes: Maybe Don't Start With Unit Tests
Should you always start testing your code with unit tests? When does it make sense to look at integration or end-to-end testing as a first step instead? This week on the show, we speak with previous guest Eric Matthes about where to begin testing your code.
7 Mars 1h 10min
Deciphering Python Jargon & Compiling Python 1.0
How do you learn the terms commonly used when speaking about Python? How is the jargon similar to other programming languages? Christopher Trudeau is back on the show this week, bringing another batch of PyCoder's Weekly articles and projects.
28 Feb 43min
Telling Effective Stories With Your Python Visualizations
How do you make compelling visualizations that best convey the story of your data? What methods can you employ within popular Python tools to improve your plots and graphs? This week on the show, Matt Harrison returns to discuss his new book "Effective Visualization: Exploiting Matplotlib & Pandas."
21 Feb 1h 9min
