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Explore the world of MicroPython for embedded devices in this 1-hour 5-minute conference talk. Discover how Python, traditionally unexpected in embedded systems, now runs directly on microchips. Learn about MicroPython, a Python implementation for embedded processors that offers a subset of Python 3.5 features, including numeric types, strings, tuples, lists, dictionaries, and classes. Gain insights into the differences between MicroPython and traditional CPython, and receive guidance on getting started with coding in this environment. Delve into the exciting possibilities of running Python REPL sessions on microchips and understand how large portions of the Python standard library have been adapted for embedded use.