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5/4/2022
8 : 4
[PythonistaCafe] Why PythonistaCafe exists
Hey there, In one of my last emails I talked about how some online communities in the tech space devolve over time and turn into cesspools of negativity. This relates directly to how and why I started
5/3/2022
18 : 44
[Sublime + Python Setup] How to become a happier & more productive Python dev
Hey there, I really struggled with setting up an effective development environment as a new Python developer. It was difficult to build the right habits and to find a set of tools I enjoyed to use.
5/3/2022
18 : 34
[Python Dependency Pitfalls] A total mess?
Hey there, Recently I watched a Pythonista ask for advice on setting up a Python project on his work machine. This new developer had some prior experience with NodeJS and had just started to get his
5/3/2022
18 : 24
[PythonistaCafe] What makes PythonistaCafe different
Hey there, Mastering Python is *not* just about getting the books and courses to study—to be successful you also need a way to stay motivated and to grow your abilities in the long run. Many
4/28/2022
8 : 4
[PythonistaCafe] Q&A
Hey there, At this point you should have a pretty good idea of what PythonistaCafe is about and what makes it special. In this email I want to answer some common questions that I get asked about the
4/27/2022
8 : 4
[PythonistaCafe] What's in PythonistaCafe for you?
Hey there, A couple of years ago I'd become quite interested in martial arts. Hours upon hours of watching "The Karate Kid" growing up must've taken their toll on me... And so, I
4/26/2022
8 : 4
[PythonistaCafe] Why PythonistaCafe exists
Hey there, In one of my last emails I talked about how some online communities in the tech space devolve over time and turn into cesspools of negativity. This relates directly to how and why I started
4/25/2022
18 : 34
[PythonistaCafe] What makes PythonistaCafe different
Hey there, Mastering Python is *not* just about getting the books and courses to study—to be successful you also need a way to stay motivated and to grow your abilities in the long run. Many
4/23/2022
10 : 4
[PythonistaCafe] Q&A
Hey there, At this point you should have a pretty good idea of what PythonistaCafe is about and what makes it special. In this email I want to answer some common questions that I get asked about the
4/22/2022
10 : 4
[PythonistaCafe] What's in PythonistaCafe for you?
Hey there, A couple of years ago I'd become quite interested in martial arts. Hours upon hours of watching "The Karate Kid" growing up must've taken their toll on me... And so, I
4/21/2022
10 : 4
[Python Dependency Pitfalls] The Iceberg
Hey there, The other day I read this quote from a Python developer that made me stop and think: "As a noob with a little programming knowledge already, I've found setting up and installing
4/21/2022
10 : 4
[PythonistaCafe] Why PythonistaCafe exists
Hey there, In one of my last emails I talked about how some online communities in the tech space devolve over time and turn into cesspools of negativity. This relates directly to how and why I started
4/20/2022
12 : 44
[PythonistaCafe] What makes PythonistaCafe different
Hey there, Mastering Python is *not* just about getting the books and courses to study—to be successful you also need a way to stay motivated and to grow your abilities in the long run. Many
4/20/2022
8 : 4
[Python Dependency Pitfalls] "Re-inventing the wheel" disease
Hey there, PyPI, the Python packaging repository, now contains more than 100000 third-party packages in total. That's an *overwhelming* number of packages to choose from... And this feeling of
4/19/2022
8 : 4
[Python Dependency Pitfalls] Artisanal "from-scratch" development
Hey there, The other day I got this question from Newsletter member Newvick in my email inbox: ~~~ I'm trying to get past the beginner's stage in Python and one problem I have is: When do you
4/18/2022
8 : 4
[Python Dependency Pitfalls] What dev managers expect from Python candidates
Hey there, My friend Og is a senior manager at Red Hat and works with a large team of developers and quality engineers using Python. I got to pick his brain on what he thought were the most important
4/17/2022
8 : 4
[Python Dependency Pitfalls] How to set the world on fire
Hey there, #1 on my list of dependency management pitfalls is there for a good reason: It lead to a single developer causing mayhem and breaking thousands of open-source projects around the world in
4/16/2022
9 : 4
[Python Dependency Pitfalls] A total mess?
Hey there, Recently I watched a Pythonista ask for advice on setting up a Python project on his work machine. This new developer had some prior experience with NodeJS and had just started to get his
4/12/2022
6 : 4
[Python Dependency Pitfalls] What dev managers expect from Python candidates
Hey there, My friend Og is a senior manager at Red Hat and works with a large team of developers and quality engineers using Python. I got to pick his brain on what he thought were the most important
4/12/2022
6 : 4
[PythonistaCafe] Why PythonistaCafe exists
Hey there, In one of my last emails I talked about how some online communities in the tech space devolve over time and turn into cesspools of negativity. This relates directly to how and why I started