Episodes

  • Running Python Locally in a Sandbox

    Running Python Locally in a Sandbox
    Jul 3 2026
    How do you avoid the risk of running a Python application locally that could be malicious, break your code, or leak private data? How can you create a sandboxed local environment using WASM and MicroPython? Christopher Trudeau is back on the show this week with another batch of PyCoder's Weekly articles and projects.
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    46 mins
  • Maintaining Your Python Developer Instincts While Using LLM Tools

    Maintaining Your Python Developer Instincts While Using LLM Tools
    Jun 26 2026
    Do you feel like your Python skills are atrophying after using LLM coding tools? How do you add the right kind of friction into your coding routine to keep your developer instincts sharp? Christopher Trudeau is back on the show this week with another batch of PyCoder's Weekly articles and projects.
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    47 mins
  • EuroPython 2026: Celebrating 25 Years

    EuroPython 2026: Celebrating 25 Years
    Jun 12 2026
    What's happening at EuroPython 2026? The conference celebrates its 25th anniversary this year in Kraków, Poland. This week on the show, organizers Mia Bajić and Daria Linhart Grudzien join me to discuss this year's conference.
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    40 mins
  • Reducing the Size of Python Docker Containers

    Reducing the Size of Python Docker Containers
    Jun 5 2026
    How can you easily reduce the size of a Python Docker container? What are the exceptions you should catch in your code? Christopher Trudeau is back on the show this week with another batch of PyCoder's Weekly articles and projects.
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    39 mins
  • Improving Python Through PEPs and Protocols

    Improving Python Through PEPs and Protocols
    May 29 2026
    Have you ever been confused by the naming of modules you're importing from a package? Is there a standard way to organize and name your Python virtual environments? This week on the show, Brett Cannon returns to discuss the Python Enhancement Proposals (PEPs) he's been working on recently.
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Managing Polars Schema Issues & Profiling GitHub Users

    Managing Polars Schema Issues & Profiling GitHub Users
    May 22 2026
    How can you avoid schema problems in your Polars data pipeline when adding new columns? How can you quickly examine a GitHub user's profile to decide how much to invest in their contributions? Christopher Trudeau is back on the show this week with another batch of PyCoder's Weekly articles and projects.
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    42 mins
  • Agentic Architecture: Why Files Aren't Always Enough

    Agentic Architecture: Why Files Aren't Always Enough
    May 15 2026
    What are the limitations of using a file-based agent workflow? Why do massive context windows tend to collapse? This week on the show, Mikiko Bazeley from MongoDB joins us to discuss agentic architecture and context engineering.
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Declarative Charts in Python & Discerning Iterators vs Iterables

    Declarative Charts in Python & Discerning Iterators vs Iterables
    May 8 2026
    What if you could build charts in Python by describing what your data means, instead of scripting every visual detail? Christopher Trudeau is back on the show this week with another batch of PyCoder's Weekly articles and projects.
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    56 mins