Episodes

  • Comparing Real-World Python Performance Against Big O

    Comparing Real-World Python Performance Against Big O
    Jul 11 2025
    How does the performance of an algorithm hold up when you put it into a realistic context? Where might Python code defy Big O notation expectations when using a profiler? Christopher Trudeau is back on the show this week, bringing another batch of PyCoder's Weekly articles and projects.
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    45 mins
  • Solving Problems and Saving Time in Chemistry With Python

    Solving Problems and Saving Time in Chemistry With Python
    Jul 4 2025
    What motivates someone to learn how to code as a scientist? How do you harness the excitement of solving problems quickly and make the connection to the benefits of coding in your scientific work? This week on the show, we speak with Ben Lear and Christopher Johnson about their book "Coding For Chemists."
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Structuring Python Scripts & Exciting Non-LLM Software Trends

    Structuring Python Scripts & Exciting Non-LLM Software Trends
    Jun 27 2025
    What goes into crafting an effective Python script? How do you organize your code, manage dependencies with PEP 723, and handle command-line arguments for the best results? Christopher Trudeau is back on the show this week, bringing another batch of PyCoder's Weekly articles and projects.
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    54 mins
  • Scaling Python Web Applications With Kubernetes and Karpenter

    Scaling Python Web Applications With Kubernetes and Karpenter
    Jun 20 2025
    What goes into scaling a web application today? What are resources for learning and practicing DevOps skills? This week on the show, Calvin Hendryx-Parker is back to discuss the tools and infrastructure for autoscaling web applications with Kubernetes and Karpenter.
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Starting With marimo Notebooks & Python App Config Management

    Starting With marimo Notebooks & Python App Config Management
    Jun 13 2025
    Looking for a guide on getting started with marimo notebooks? How do you build a reproducible notebook for sharing or create a dashboard with interactive UI elements? Christopher Trudeau is back on the show this week, bringing another batch of PyCoder's Weekly articles and projects.
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    52 mins
  • Rodrigo Girão Serrão: Python Training, itertools, and Idioms

    Rodrigo Girão Serrão: Python Training, itertools, and Idioms
    Jun 6 2025
    Once you've learned the vocabulary and syntax of the Python language, how do you progress into learning the right combinations to put into your code? How can Python's built-in itertools library enhance your skills? This week on the show, we speak with Rodrigo Girão Serrão about teaching Python through his blog and his passion for the itertools library.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Python Thread Safety & Managing Projects With uv

    Python Thread Safety & Managing Projects With uv
    May 30 2025
    What are the ways you can manage multithreaded code in Python? What synchronization techniques are available within Python's threading module? Christopher Trudeau is back on the show this week, bringing another batch of PyCoder's Weekly articles and projects.
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    35 mins
  • DjangoCon Europe 2025: Live Recording From Dublin

    DjangoCon Europe 2025: Live Recording From Dublin
    May 23 2025
    What goes into making video courses at Real Python? How should you build an installable Django application? Christopher Trudeau is back on the show this week, bringing another batch of PyCoder's Weekly articles and projects.
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    57 mins