Rapid Prototyping in BBC News with Python and AWS

Explore rapid prototyping techniques used by BBC News Labs in this 30-minute conference talk from EuroPython 2022. Discover how the innovation team leverages Python and AWS to build and iterate on prototypes quickly, enhancing journalistic workflows and audience experiences. Learn about their short project cycles, ideation methods, and research techniques, including shadowing journalists. Gain insights into the team's use of AWS services like Lambda, Step Functions, and Serverless Postgres for efficient processing pipelines. Understand how they utilize tools such as Pydantic models, static HTML websites with Chameleon, and FastAPI to accelerate delivery and reduce friction in their development process. Uncover the potential of cloud technologies in news innovation and the importance of continuous learning in this fast-paced environment.