Pybites Podcast
The Pybites Podcast is a podcast about Python Development, Career and Mindset skills.
Hosted by the Co-Founders, Bob Belderbos and Julian Sequeira, this podcast is for anyone interested in Python and looking for tips, tricks and concepts related to Career + Mindset.
For more information on Pybites, visit us at https://pybit.es and connect with us on LinkedIn:
Julian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliansequeira/
Bob: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbelderbos/
Episodes
202 episodes
#201: Transforming military discipline into Python skills with PDI
Christina Lang’s journey from nearly two decades in the military to becoming a DevOps architect shows how discipline, persistence, and a growth mindset can drive career transitions. She shares how the Pybites PDI course helped her rapidly level...
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Episode 201
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34:03
#200: Celebrating 200 episodes of our Pybites journey 🎉
What started as a simple idea to “chat more” became Pybites — a global Python learning platform transforming how developers build skills. In this special 200th episode, co-founders Bob and Julian share their journey from corporate life to creat...
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Episode 200
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48:57
#199: Charlie Marsh on ty, uv, and the Python tooling renaissance
Charlie Marsh returns to Pybites to introduce ty —Astral’s bold new take on Python type checking. Built from the ground up for speed and developer experience, ty is both a command-line tool and language server, powered by Rust...
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Episode 199
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53:28
#198: Tim Hopper on UV and smarter Python development
Python development has changed a lot over the years, and Tim Hopper has been right there with it. In this episode, we chat about the tools that are shaping modern Python workflows—like UV, a fast package manager aiming to improve the developer ...
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Episode 198
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40:49
#197: Polars with Jeroen Janssens and Thijs Nieuwdorp
Polars is changing the game in Python data processing – and fast. In this episode, we chat with Jeroen Janssens and Thijs Nieuwdorp, authors of Python Polars: The Definitive Guide, about how this DataFrame library is revolutionising wo...
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Episode 197
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50:28
#196: Robin Quintero on Complexipy
In this episode, we talk with Robin Quintero, creator of Complexipy —an ultra-fast cognitive complexity analyzer for Python code, powered by Rust. Robin shares how frustration with slow tooling led him to build Complexipy in Rust, h...
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Episode 196
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36:19
#195: Patterns, paradigms, and pythonic thinking with Rodrigo Girão Serrão
In this ep, we chat with Rodrigo Girão Serrão about his journey from mathematician to Pythonista. What started as a colleague’s tip turned into 11 years of Python exploration. Rodrigo shares how his background in APL reshaped the way he writes ...
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Episode 195
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51:00
#194: Evolution, not extinction: why developers still matter in the age of AI
In this episode, we dive into AI’s impact on software development with Matt Makai, VP of Developer Relations at DigitalOcean and creator of Full Stack Python. We explore how AI tools are changing coding workflows—from elite devs lik...
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Episode 194
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39:09
#193: Why coding alone sucks!
In this episode, we share our own experiences of what it’s like to code in isolation — and why it held us back more than we realised at the time. When you're working solo, it’s easy to miss out on learning opportunities, fall into unhelpful hab...
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20:29
#192: Coding smarter not harder - 5 key ways to succeed as a developer
Are you ready to level up your Python skills? In this episode we share the five common mistakes that hold learners back, and how to avoid them. From setting clear goals to building simple, impactful projects, we’ll show you how to turn scattere...
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Episode 192
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33:42
#191: Code, click, cloud - how Sebastián Ramírez is taking FastAPI to the next level
Sebastián Ramírez returns in this episode to share the evolution of his journey from open-source developer to company founder, with the launch of FastAPI Cloud. After creating tools used by developers worldwide, Sebastián explains how he found ...
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45:16
#190: The power shift - Flexa’s data-driven energy revolution
What if you could tap into a more affordable and efficient energy system, all while supporting grid stability? Tune in to our fascinating conversation with Robin Beer, energy data scientist at Flexa, a startup revolutionising the way we consume...
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Episode 190
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33:02
#189: The Year of Oui: Huy Nguyen on Connection, Community and Showing Up
This episode is a bit special. Julian is joined by one of his closest friends and former AWS colleagues, Huy Nguyen, to talk about something we often overlook in our careers and lives — the power of genuine human connection.In 2024, Huy...
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Episode 189
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49:06
#188: Career crossroads - navigating the path to job fulfillment
In this episode, Andrea Gosselink, career coach and former HR executive, joins us to unpack the complicated feelings that arise when we find ourselves at a career crossroad. Drawing from both her personal journey and client experiences, Andrea ...
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Episode 188
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36:28
#187: Beyond the resume - how to stand out in the competitive world of tech
The tech job market has become increasingly challenging with ongoing layoffs and strong competition for available positions. How can developers stand out when everyone seems to have the same credentials? This episode tackles the ess...
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Episode 187
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20:28
#186: Rethinking the art of coding
Rye Whalen sees profound connections between nature and software development that many developers miss. With expertise in hardware, software, and teaching cybersecurity, they uncover how natural systems can inspire better software-building stra...
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31:32
#185: Expanding the world of Pybites with cohort coaching, book platforms and more!
PyBytes is taking an exciting step forward with the introduction of cohort-based Python coaching, creating an accessible learning pathway for developers worldwide. After five successful years working with over 200 clients through 1:1 coaching, ...
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Episode 185
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26:13
#184: The pathway to success - how an open mind can lead to your dream job
The road to landing a dream developer job is often paved with persistence, continuous learning, and a willingness to look beyond traditional tech hubs. In this episode, CJ Stein shares his journey from mechanical engineer to software developer ...
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Episode 184
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35:46
#183: AI’s silent takeover - are we losing our programming skills?
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the world of coding, raising vital questions about our approach to software development. In this episode, we unpack the implications of AI on programming skills and the future of learning to code. <...
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Episode 183
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37:03
#182: Coding for a cure - how Victoria Kolmac is shaping the future of bio-medical engineering with Python
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...
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Episode 182
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55:49
#181 - From Olympic Lifting to Data Engineer: Tim Frazer’s Unconventional Path to Success
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 ca...
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37:20
#180 - Transforming DevOps with Generative AI
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
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Episode 180
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31:18
#179 - AI, Developers, and the Future of Code
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 Pyth...
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Episode 179
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32:08
#178 - Bridging Africa’s Employment Gap With Our New Coding Platform 🎉
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 cour...
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31:16
#177 - From Dancing to Python: Sara Moad's Inspiring Tech Transition
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.
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