After almost two years of writing, reviewing, and testing, we’re delighted to announce that CPython Internals: Your Guide to the Python 3 Interpreter is now available in paperback! Are there certain parts of Python that just seem like magic? Once you see how Python works at the interpreter level, you’ll be able to optimize your applications and fully leverage the power of Python. In CPython Internals, you’ll unlock the inner workings of the Python language, learn how to compile the […]

Today, I’m joined by Sebastián Ramírez, a software developer at Explosion AI. He is also the creator of the popular frameworks FastAPI and Typer. In this interview, we discuss typing in Python, his motivations for creating FastAPI and the future of the framework, and much more. Without further ado, let’s get into it. Ricky: Thanks for joining me, Sebastián. I’d like to start with the same questions I do with all my guests: how did you get into programming, and […]

If you want to get up to speed on what happened in the world of Python in May 2021, then you’ve come to the right place to get your news! May was a month of big events. The Pallets Projects, home to popular frameworks like Flask and Click, released new major versions of all six of its core projects. The Python Software Foundation (PSF) hosted PyCon US 2021, a virtual conference that delivered an authentic in-person experience. Let’s dive into […]

If you hang around Python developers long enough, you’ll eventually hear someone talk about how awesome the Python community is. If you want to get up to speed on what happened in the Python community in April 2021, then you’ve come to the right place to get your news! From better error messages that improve user experience to community-driven efforts to delay a change to CPython, April 2021 was a month full of stories that reminded us that Python is […]

This week, I’m joined by Moshe Zadka, a senior site reliability engineer at SurveyMonkey. Moshe is a core developer for the Twisted framework and a Real Python author. In this interview, we discuss a variety of topics, including the Twisted framework, Python for DevOps, writing Python books, and tai chi. Ricky: Thanks for joining me, Moshe. I’d like to start with the same questions I do with all my interview guests: how did you get into programming, and when did […]

If you want to start contributing to open source, then Python is a great project to start with. You’ll not only be making your mark on one of the biggest projects out there, but you’ll also be doing it as part of a vibrant and welcoming community. Open source projects rely on contributions from volunteers like you to grow and evolve, so you’ll be making a real difference to the future of open source software. On top of that, contributing […]

Python is a dynamic language in more ways than one: Not only is it not a static language like C or C++, but it’s also constantly evolving. If you want to get up to speed on what happened in the world of Python in March 2021, then you’ve come to the right place to get your news! March 2021 marks a notable change to the core of the Python language with the addition of structural pattern matching, which is available […]

Today I’m joined by Will McGugan. Will is a freelance Python developer based in Scotland and the creator of the popular Python library Rich. In this interview, we discuss the origins of Rich, what it’s like to maintain a popular Python package, building chess engines, and Will’s love of photography. Ricky: Thanks for joining me for this interview, Will. I’d like to start in the same manner we do with all our guests: how did you get into programming, and […]

Today I’m joined by Dane Hillard, lead web application developer at ITHAKA and author of Practices of the Python Pro. Dane is also a Real Python tutorial author. In this interview, we discuss a variety of topics, including code complexity, Python package maintenance, and popcorn. So without further ado, let’s welcome Dane. Ricky: Thanks for joining me for this interview, Dane. I’d like to start in the same manner we do with all our guests: how did you get into programming, […]

Today I’m joined by Ewa Jodlowska, executive director of the Python Software Foundation (PSF), the organization devoted to advancing open source technology related to the Python programming language. In this interview, we discuss how Ewa started her tech journey, how COVID-19 affected the PSF, plans for PyCon US 2021, her love of hiking and lifting weights, and much more. Ricky: Thank you for joining me, Ewa. You’ve been at the PSF for over nine years at this point, first as […]