PyCon US Talks & Presentations

PyCon US

How to Build an Intelligent Indoor Garden

Learn to create an automated indoor garden system using sensors, microcontrollers, and CircuitPython. Explore web app development, Raspberry Pi setup, and IoT data analysis for plant care automation.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Big O No - Django ORM Runtime Complexity and How to Avoid It Using LATERAL JOINS

Optimize Django ORM queries using SQL aggregations and LATERAL JOINs to solve N+1 query problems and improve performance in complex data retrieval scenarios, especially for GraphQL and REST APIs.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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The Limitations and Danger of Facial Recognition

Explores ethical concerns, biases, and societal impacts of facial recognition technology, emphasizing the need for responsible development and deployment in various applications.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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If Statements Are a Code Smell

Explore techniques to replace complex conditional logic with simple Python classes, improving code readability and maintainability through object-oriented principles and polymorphism.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Function Dissection Lab - Learn How Functions Work

Explore Python function internals, including argument handling, variable scoping, and bytecode. Gain deeper understanding of function objects and their attributes.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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The Joy of Creating Art with Code

Explore the fusion of art and code through generative algorithms, creating autonomous aesthetic forms using Processing and PyCairo. Learn about randomness, shapes, and advanced techniques like fractals and genetic algorithms.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Write Less and Test More with Data Regression Testing

Explore data regression testing with pytest-regressions to enhance test completeness for complex data structures, simplifying testing of datasets, objects, and APIs.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Building Interactive Applications for Image Data

Interactive Python tools for image processing, combining Dash for web apps and scikit-image for advanced algorithms. Explore, annotate, and analyze scientific and business images efficiently.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Python in High Energy Physics

Explore Python's growing role in High Energy Physics, from its adoption and key libraries to its impact on data analysis and machine learning in particle physics research.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Using Python to Detect Vulnerabilities in Binaries

Explore Python-based CVE Binary Tool for detecting software vulnerabilities. Learn its functionality, usage, and contribute to enhancing cybersecurity for all.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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A Guide to Unicode

Demystifying Unicode: Learn its history, concepts, and practical implementation in Python, including handling text, encodings, and special characters.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Goodbye Print, Hello Debugger

Discover powerful debugging techniques beyond print statements. Learn to use command-line and graphical debuggers to examine program state, modify variables, and efficiently troubleshoot complex code situations.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Deploying Django on Serverless Infrastructure

Learn to deploy a Django project on serverless infrastructure using Google Cloud Platform. Covers manual deployment, database setup, media storage, secrets management, and automation techniques.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Effective Data Visualization

Learn advanced data visualization techniques using Python libraries to effectively communicate complex data across various fields, from choosing plots to aesthetic decisions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Say It with Bots

Learn to build a GitHub bot that greets contributors, using Python libraries like gidgethub and asyncio. Create an app that thanks maintainers and first-time contributors, enhancing project engagement.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk