Best Bob Belderbos Podcasts (2025)

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#182: Coding for a cure - how Victoria Kolmac is shaping the future of bio-medical engineering with Python 55:49

8d ago55:49

55:49

Meet the incredibly talented Victoria Kolmac, a university student with a passion for the intersection of biomedical engineering and computer science. Victoria shares her fascinating journey with us, outlining how she and her team built a pulse oximeter from scratch using Python and ESP32 microcontrollers, as well as her work on an advanced project…

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#181 - From Olympic Lifting to Data Engineer: Tim Frazer’s Unconventional Path to Success 37:20

15d ago37:20

37:20

Tim Frazer shares his remarkable journey from a homeschooled kid on the Canadian coast to an entrepreneur in Philadelphia. He recounts his early life, influenced by two contrasting educational philosophies, and how this paved the way for his career in operations and software development. This episode delves into the parallels between sports and cod…

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#180 - Transforming DevOps with Generative AI 31:18

22d ago31:18

31:18

Generative AI is revolutionising DevOps practices by streamlining incident management, enhancing collaboration, and enabling automation. In this episode, Bob chats with Chris Williams - Developer Relations Manager for HashiCorp - about the future of Ai in the tech industry. Throughout the episode, we discuss the practical applications of AI, addres…

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#179 - AI, Developers, and the Future of Code 32:08

30d ago32:08

32:08

Could AI make developers a thing of the past in the world of coding? Join us on the Pybites Podcast as we, Julian Sequeira and Bob Beldebos, explore this compelling question and share our personal experiences with AI's integration into our Python projects. After we quickly recount our holiday experiences, we kick off the new year with reflections o…

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#178 - Bridging Africa’s Employment Gap With Our New Coding Platform 🎉 31:16

2M ago31:16

31:16

We're back with a brand new episode, on our 8th anniversary today, the 19th of Dec. 🥳 We have some exciting updates, mainly around our new v2 platform and how it's going to impact people in Africa, new things that are coming, and of course book tips. 📈 Happy holidays 😎 and thanks for tuning in! 🙏 Chapters: 00:00 Intro 02:10 News, community shout ou…

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#177 - From Dancing to Python: Sara Moad's Inspiring Tech Transition 47:01

3M ago47:01

47:01

What happens when a professional dancer trades it in for a keyboard? Join us as we uncover the incredible journey of Sara Moad, who went from being a professional dancer to managing tech solutions as a Solutions Architect at Sydney Airport. Her transition wasn't just about switching careers; it was about embracing change, self-belief, and the profo…

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#176 - Leveraging Rust: Dan Dresser’s Journey to Speed Up His Trading App 44:59

3M ago44:59

44:59

This week, we’re joined by Dan Dresser, who shares how he re-built his trading app in Rust, see also his community win post: Wrote a Trading App in Rust We dive into the app's purpose, the performance challenges he encountered, and how Rust became the best solution for increasing performance demands. Dan shares the complexities / hurdles he faced i…

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#175 - Charlie Marsh on Ruff, uv and designing fast + ergonomic Python tooling 50:21

4M ago50:21

50:21

Who isn’t using Ruff for its blazing speed? Who hasn’t yet tried uv to make project management seamless and fast? What goes into building these tools, managing their increasing popularity + community of adopters? Hear from the creator himself, Charlie Marsh, as he shares insights on designing fast, ergonomic Python tooling that elevates the develop…

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#174 - Mastering Productivity: How Tanner Martin Takes Control of His Time 38:09

4M ago38:09

38:09

Welcome back to the Pybites Podcast! This week, Julian talks with Tanner Martin, a Python developer and valued graduate and community member of our Pybites Developer Mindset (PDM) program. In this episode, Tanner shares insights on productivity, mindset, and personal growth. He reflects on his journey to transform his productivity approach, reduce …

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#173 - Pybites Platform 2.0 is here! 29:35

4M ago29:35

29:35

Welcome back to the Pybites podcast! Today we have some really exciting news: we’ve just launched our brand-new coding platform! Check it out here. After nearly 7 years and almost 50K sign-ups on v1 (codechalleng.es), the design started to show its age. That’s why we did a complete overhaul to create our new 2.0 platform. It's faster, cleaner, more…

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#172 - From Punch Cards to Git: The Legendary Journey of Jeff Haemer 49:49

5M ago49:49

49:49

"The sooner you make your first five thousand mistakes, the sooner you will be able to correct them." - The Natural Way to Draw - Kimon Nicoliades Jeff Haemer’s career spans over five decades, and in this episode, he openly talks about his continuous passion for learning and solving interesting problems. We talk about his experience teaching comput…

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#171 - Hypermodern Python with Claudio Jolowicz 38:37

5M ago38:37

38:37

Welcome back everybody! This week we have another exciting podcast episode, this time with Claudio Jolowicz, well known for his "Hypermodern Python" article series which he recently turned into a book. We dive into what Hypermodern Python means, uv's current quick rise, Nox, 80/20 tooling for (beginner) Python devs, Rust, mindset, and last but not …

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#170 - Advancing Python Packaging: A Deep Dive with the Pixi Team 1:04:53

5M ago1:04:53

1:04:53

In this episode, we reconnect with the Pixi team after our last conversation in November 2023 to dive back into the world of Python packaging, with a special focus on the latest advancements in Pixi. Joining us are Tim and Ruben, both of whom bring their unique expertise in robotics and game development. Ruben shares his experience contributing to …

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#169 - Bridging Python and Rust: An Interview with PyO3 Maintainer David Hewitt 42:03

6M ago42:03

42:03

In this episode Bob chats with David Hewitt, passionate Python and Rust programmer, core maintainer of PyO3, and part of the Pydantic team. PyO3 lets you write a native Python module in Rust, or to embed Python in a Rust binary. David shares his journey of getting involved and how this tool set helps Python programmers integrate with Rust more easi…

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#168 - Machine Learning and Purely Python Coding with Joao Pedro Chaib 40:11

6M ago40:11

40:11

A brief description for the time being for episode 168: In this episode Julian interviews Joao Pedro Chaib (JP), a Software Engineer based in Sydney, Australia. JP achieved what so many people dream of every day: transitioning from another industry into the Tech Industry, all while moving countries! Listen to JP's story where he shares the journey,…

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#167 - Code Reading Club with Blaise Pabon 25:01

7M ago25:01

25:01

In this episode Blaise Pabon shares his experience joining a Code Reading Club and how it helped him improve as a developer. He hosted one in PDM last week and it was a cool experience, a great exercise to better read unfamiliar code and to learn from each other in a group setting. Enjoy this insightful conversation with Blaise ... Resources: Code …

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#166 - Don't Fear Asking for Help as a Developer 28:50

7M ago28:50

28:50

In our new podcast episode we explore the importance of asking for help and pushing through the fear in order to do so. We delve into how sharing your expertise can create valuable reciprocal relationships and emphasize the benefits of asking questions, especially for junior developers. We share personal anecdotes, highlighting how overcoming fear …

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#165 - Kelly Schuster-Paredes: Integrating Python + AI in Education and Other Areas 35:15

8M ago35:15

35:15

Welcome back to our Pybites podcast. In this exciting episode we talk again with Kelly Schuster-Paredes about teaching Python, Pycon's education summit, how we are all learners and teachers, AI in education and for learning, how coding / programming skills evolve your brain far beyond their initial aim, exciting tech trends, mindset, wins and books…

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#164 - Mastering Python Development: Overcoming Common Pitfalls and Building Success 21:38

8M ago21:38

21:38

Welcome back to the Pybites podcast! This week, we delve into six common pitfalls that Python developers face and offer insights on how to gain control and influence in your programming career. Tune in for tips on networking, continuous learning, developing good habits, showcasing your work, bouncing back from failed interviews, and the importance …

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#163 - Andrew Farr: Fascinating Python Data Projects and Improving 1% Every Day 28:50

9M ago28:50

28:50

Join our community here Become a better developer through our coaching --- Join host Bob as he sits down with Andrew Farr, a seasoned data engineer, to explore his career trajectories, triumphs, and challenges. In this episode, Andrew shares his recent transition from the US to the UK, landing a new data job, and the daily grind of becoming a data …

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#162 - Pycon US 2024 Debrief 16:33

9M ago16:33

16:33

In this episode we share our experience + takeaways from attending Pycon US 2024. * correction: where Bob said "Hablemos Español" he actually referred to: http://hablemospython.dev --- Join our Python community here. --- Books: - Scarecrow - Four Thousand Weeks - Algorithms - Build a Large Language Model (From Scratch)…

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#161 - 10 Essential Things to Add to Your Python Project on GitHub 10:34

9M ago10:34

10:34

In this episode of the Pybites Podcast, hosts Bob Belderbos dives into the essential components you need for a successful public Python project on GitHub. From organizing your code and creating a standout README.md to setting up automated tests and ensuring your project is contribution-friendly, he covers everything to help you build a robust and c…

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Shauna Gordon-McKeon - Open Source Governance, Women's Soccer, and Django 43:06

10M ago43:06

43:06

This is a really fun talk with Shauna. We talk about: Going from academia to tech Django Open source project governance and Governing Open Womens Soccer and the NWSL Shauna's technical consulting business is Galaxy Rise Consulting The Complete pytest Course Level up your testing skills and save time during coding and maintenance. Check out courses.…

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Rob Ludwick - Getting the most out of PyCon, including juggling 39:32

10M ago39:32

39:32

PyCon US is just around the corner. I've asked Rob Ludwick to come on the show to discuss how to get the most out of your PyCon experience. There's a lot to do. A lot of activities to juggle, including actual juggling, which is where we start the conversation. Even if you never get a chance to go to PyCon, I hope this interview helps you get a feel…

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#160 - Unpacking Pydantic's Growth and the Launch of Logfire with Samuel Colvin 44:44

10M ago44:44

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Join our Pybites Community for free here We coach people with their Python, developer and mindset skills, more info here. --- This week we have an exciting interview with Pydantic's creator Samuel Colvin. --- NOTE that it's best to watch this episode on YouTube, because Samuel demos Pydantic's new Logfire product as well as a bit of FastUI. 💡 💪 😍 -…

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#159 - How Luis Palacios Transitioned from Blue Collar to Tech with Python & Mindset 35:25

10M ago35:25

35:25

Join our Community for free here Get your personal coach here --- In this episode Julian speaks with Luis Palacios, an IT Analyst and aspiring Cloud Architect. What makes this conversation extra special is that Luis shares his journey from a traditionally "blue collar", labour intensive role, to his first job in I.T. Full disclaimer: he achieved th…

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#158 - Navigating Layoffs: Adopting the Right Mindset for Career Resilience 21:55

10M ago21:55

21:55

Join our Community for free here Get your personal coach here --- In this episode, Bob and Julian explore the challenges of being laid off and discuss strategies for adopting the right mindset to effectively navigate this difficult phase. They provide practical advice on taking decisive action and continuing to build a meaningful career. Chapters: …

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#157 - Code, Music, and Python Education: A Conversation with Christopher Bailey 41:41

11M ago41:41

41:41

Join our Community for free here. Get your personal coach, check out our coaching options here. --- 🎶 Dive into the intriguing journey of Christopher Bailey, video tutorial producer at Real Python, host of their weekly podcast, and an advocate for learning and teaching Python. 🐍 😍 In this episode Christopher shares his unique path from music to pro…

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#156 - Mindset, Networking, and Personal Growth in Technology Careers with Louise Oprel 30:22

11M ago30:22

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This episode features a discussion with Louise Oprel, a cloud advocate, on her career journey and experiences with networking, mentoring, and personal growth. Louise and Bob share insights into developing the right mindset for success and overcoming challenges through small, consistent actions like volunteering, reading, and daily reflection. Pract…

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#155 - Django, Open Source & Pycon Conferences, Paolo Melchiorre's Developer Odyssey 31:35

11M ago31:35

31:35

Join us as we journey through Django, open source, and PyCon conferences with special guest Paolo Melchiorre. We explore Django's evolution, the impact of open source, and the vibrant atmosphere of PyCons. Paolo shares his developer odyssey, offering personal insights and experiences from the tech world. Don't miss this insightful episode on the he…

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#154 - Mindset Lessons From Building Pybites and Its Future Vision 54:03

12M ago54:03

54:03

In this episode coach Hugh sits down with Julian, co-founder of Pybites, to delve into the heart of what makes Pybites more than just about Python. Julian shares the triumphs and trials of building Pybites, highlighting the significant milestones from the first subscriber to facing the tech industry's fast-paced and evolving landscape. 💡 More than …

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#153 - Elevating Python Security: A Conversation with PyPI's Safety & Security Engineer Mike Fiedler 51:44

12M ago51:44

51:44

This week we interview Mike Fiedler, the PyPI Safety & Security Engineer at the Python Software Foundation (PSF). We discuss the importance of security within the Python ecosystem and offering practical advice for Python developers to enhance their security awareness. Highlights include a deep dive into PyPI security measures, the challenges of sec…

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#152 - Will AI Replace Us Developers? No! But Using AI Tools Will Give You an Edge ... 42:01

1y ago42:01

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And we're back, Julian and Bob this time! We're hearing some people being worried about AI and its impact on developer roles, even to the extent of being skeptical to move in or keep progressing into our field. Hence we thought it would be good timing to discuss the current state of AI tools, their strengths + weaknesses, and how to effectively use…

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#151 - Mastering Open Source: The Journey to FastAPI Expertise, One Issue at a Time 36:32

1y ago36:32

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This week on the Pybites Podcast, join Robin and Bob as they sit down with the remarkably skilled Marcelo Trylesinski, a distinguished software engineer currently working at Pydantic. Not only is Marcelo a key maintainer for Uvicorn and Starlette, he's also recognized as a FastAPI Expert, a title earned through his meticulous dedication to resolvin…

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#150 - Steve Lott on Coding, Writing, and Technomad Living 52:26

1y ago52:26

52:26

This week on the podcast, we're thrilled to welcome Steve Lott, a seasoned software developer and author whose mantra is turning coffee into code since 1978. Steve has penned several influential books, including "Mastering Object-Oriented Python," "Modern Python Cookbook," and "Functional Python Programming," drawing from his vast experience since …

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Nikita Karamov - Russia, Germany, Django, and Jazzband 39:39

1y ago39:39

39:39

Nikita Karamov is a Python developer and maintainer on various open source Python projects. Some topics covered: Notes on university education in programming and engineering vs theory Jazzband for maintaining Django projects Contributing to open source makes you a better programmer Moving from Russia to Germany during college Cultural differences b…

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#149 - Jacob Moyers: Motivation is Temporary, Discipline and Disagreeing With Yourself 53:32

1y ago53:32

53:32

Learn how Pybites can help you succeed in your Python journey 🐍 💪 Join our Python Developer Community for free here 🌐👋 --- Welcome back to our podcast, where we delve into extraordinary journeys of transformation and achievement. This week, we're thrilled to feature Jacob Moyers, a friend of Julian from the AWS Data Centre days, who's here to share…

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#148 - Will McGugan: Rich, Textualize, Open Source and Developer Mindset 34:21

1y ago34:21

34:21

Join our Python Developer Community for free 🐍🌐👋 --- 🎙️ In this podcast episode, we're excited to dive into the world of Python with the remarkable Will McGugan! As the mastermind behind the Rich library and the founder of Textualize, Will has significantly impacted the Python community. In this episode we explore the journey and insights of this p…

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#147 - Chris Williams: The Art of Cloud Therapy and Embracing Vulnerability 40:06

1y ago40:06

40:06

Welcome back to the Pybites podcast! In this exciting episode, we delve into the world of cloud computing and personal growth with the remarkable Chris Williams, a renowned AWS Hero and "cloud therapist." Discover Chris's unique approach to demystifying cloud technology and how he uses his skills to solve complex problems in this field. We'll explo…

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Pamela Fox - Teaching Python, Accessibility, and Tools 50:25

1y ago50:25

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Pamela Fox is a Python Cloud Developer Advocate at Microsoft. Topics include: Girl Develop It Django Girls Girls Who Code Teaching a language vs teaching a tool What a dev advocate does Accessibility (A11y) testing Playwright axe-core Snapshot testing pytest plugin authoring Flask SQLAlchemy Relearning Go Links from the show: Python Bytes 323 with …

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Julian Sequeira - Pybites, Australia, Mindset, and Teaching New Programmers 54:01

1y ago54:01

54:01

Julian Sequeira is a cofounder of Pybites. He's a Python coach, a podcaster, a career mindset advocate, and is learning guitar. Topics include: Learning guitar Vacationing in Canada Pybites Splitting finances with Bob Building a community and a team Coaching Conscious positivity Australia is full of animals that want to kill you. Except kangaroos. …

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#146 - Armin Ronacher: Flask 3.0, Open Source, Rust and Developer Mindset 56:02

1y ago56:02

56:02

Grow your Python + developer + mindset skills with our weekly emails --- In this podcast episode we talk with Armin Ronacher, open source developer, creator of Flask and principle architect at Sentry. Armin shares his personal journey in open-source development, providing valuable insights into maintaining backward compatibility with Flask and his …

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#145 - Never Give Up! Persistence will be Key in 2024 26:58

1y ago26:58

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Grow your Python + developer + mindset skills with our weekly emails --- Happy 2024! And welcome back to our Pybites podcast. 🐍 😍 In this episode we take the opportunity of this timing of the year: New Year's resolutions. If you like them or not, it's a good time to pause and reflect. 💡 To challenge our current approach. 💪 To look around and see wh…

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Will Vincent - Django, Writing Technical Books 48:07

1y ago48:07

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Will Vincent is a former board member of the Django Software Foundation. He's written 3 books on Django, writes a django newsletter, is a podcast co-host for Django Chat. The Complete pytest Course Level up your testing skills and save time during coding and maintenance. Check out courses.pythontest.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★…

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#144 - Cassandra Babilya's Career Change Checklist 56:11

1y ago56:11

56:11

Welcome back to the Pybites podcast. In this episode we have Cassandra Babilya back to talk about changing jobs + pivoting careers. She shares personal stories, practical advice as well as her Career Change Checklist which we highly encourage you go through over the upcoming holidays ... We hope this episode helps you reflect on your current career…

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#143 - Mastering Python with Łukasz Langa: The Story Behind Core Development and Black 55:27

1y ago55:27

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Join us in this intriguing podcast episode where we delve into the world of Python with Łukasz Langa, a key figure in the Python community. This episode, packed with technical insights and personal anecdotes, covers a range of topics from Łukasz's groundbreaking work with Python to his musical journey. Enjoy! Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:53 Guest intro…

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#142 - Will Frey: Becoming a Coach, Generators and Design Patterns 21:09

1y ago21:09

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This week we have Will Frey back on the show. We talk about Will's transition into coach for our Pybites Developer Mindset program. Will shares his journey with Python, his recent move to South Korea, and the joy of welcoming his first child. We also delve into Python's technical aspects like Will's passion for the type hint system (also central to…

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#141 - Wolf Vollprecht: Making Conda More Poetic With Pixi 42:47

1y ago42:47

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In our new podcast episode, we chat with Wolf Vollprecht, the creator of Pixi, a groundbreaking package manager merging Poetry and Conda's approaches. Discover how Pixi leverages Conda Forge's open-source community for robust package management. Wolf takes us behind the scenes, explaining Pixi's technical innovations, seamless Pip integration, and …

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#140 - Salary Negotiation Tips (Taken From the PDM Mindset Hacking Calls) 15:58

1+ y ago15:58

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In this week's podcast episode we tune into a PDM Mindset Hacking call where Julian offers the group some valuable tips when it comes to negotiating your salary when applying for jobs. These tips will help you determine what your worth is and better negotiate as a professional developer. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:59 Preparation, do your research 03:…

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#139 - Maximizing Your Developer Experience (DX) with Adam Johnson: Git Mastery, Django and Open Source 30:40

1+ y ago30:40

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This week we talk with Adam Johnson, Python developer / consultant, Django steering counsel member and prolific book author. We start off with some wins, then we dive into his new Boost your Git DX book. We also discuss: • Adam's focus on DX or "developer experience" in his books. • State of Python tooling. • Future of Django + Htmx / front-end dev…

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