Python Type Hints - 5 Ways to Supercharge Your Code

Watch a 44-minute conference talk from PyBay where Michael Kennedy explores the evolution and power of Python Type Hints since their 2015 introduction. Learn the foundational concepts, history, and syntax of Python typing while discovering five powerful ways to enhance code quality through type hints. Explore how the Python community has embraced typing, leading to the development of powerful frameworks like Pydantic and FastAPI. Gain practical insights into typing patterns, best practices, and implementation guidance for incorporating type hints into daily programming workflows. Delivered at the SF Python regional conference, which brings together Python developers from the Bay Area and beyond for deep technical discussions and community building through the Bay Area Python Association (BAPyA).