PyCon US Courses

Introduction to MicroPython - Getting Started with BBC Micro:bit

Learn MicroPython with BBC micro:bit: program microcontrollers, use buttons, LED matrix, accelerometer, and radio to create a Battleship game. Suitable for Python beginners, no electronics experience needed.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Avoid the Top 5 Web Data Pitfalls When Developing AI Models

Explore strategies to overcome common challenges in AI model development, including data bias, insufficient variety, overfitting, poor quality, and data drift. Learn to create more robust and effective AI models.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Effective Data Visualization in Python

Mastering data visualization: from choosing plots to preprocessing datasets. Learn to communicate effectively using Python libraries like seaborn, matplotlib, and plotly across various fields.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Python Code vs. Pythonic Code: What Experienced Developers Find Challenging About Learning Python

Explore the challenges experienced developers face when learning Python and discover strategies for writing more Pythonic code, based on insights from a professional trainer.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Blockchain Speaks Python: Building Real Solutions on Algorand

Learn to build blockchain solutions using Python on Algorand. Explore data storage, logic evaluations, and access control. Leverage familiar tools like Poetry and Pytest to deploy fundamental blockchain primitives.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Snowflake's Generative AI Innovations - Transparency in AI Research

Explore Snowflake's open approach to generative AI research, including tools, practices, and recipes for training LLMs. Learn about use cases in prompting, retrieval, and presentation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Gathering Data from the Web Using Python

Learn to extract valuable data from websites using Python and Scrapy. Master web scraping techniques to efficiently gather and process online information for various analytical and research purposes.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Python in Cloudflare Workers - Running Pyodide on the Edge

Explore serverless Python deployment on Cloudflare Workers, featuring demos of scalable apps with database, storage, and AI integrations. Dive into technical challenges of running Pyodide in a serverless environment.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Building Accessible Websites with Wagtail - Tutorial

Learn to create accessible websites using Wagtail CMS. Explore WCAG guidelines, implement accessibility features, and develop a blog while incorporating continuous testing and improvement techniques.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Introduction to Simulation and Ansys for Developers

Explore numerical simulation basics and its practical applications using PyMAPDL, with a focus on modeling a 2D bridge scenario. Learn how simulation tools can enhance understanding of everyday phenomena.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

All About Python Decorators - Tutorial

Learn to create and use Python decorators, powerful tools for modifying functions and classes. Gain hands-on experience writing various decorators to enhance your code's functionality and readability.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Crash Course in Python Testing with pytest

Learn pytest essentials: configuration, test functions, parameterization, fixtures, mocking, and web testing with Playwright. Hands-on coding for effective Python testing.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Building Your First API with Django and Django Rest Framework

Learn to build robust APIs using Django and Django Rest Framework. Covers models, URL mapping, views, serializers, and hands-on coding for practical application in modern web development.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Building an Interactive Network Graph to Understand Communities

Explore graph theory and Python libraries to build an interactive dashboard for analyzing community formation in organizations, going beyond traditional org charts.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

PyO3 101 - Writing Python Modules in Rust

Learn to create Python extension modules using Rust and PyO3, covering project setup, API usage, error handling, and type conversion. Gain hands-on experience building a sample library to leverage Rust's memory safety and parallelism.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video