PyCon US Talks & Presentations

PyCon US

Build-a-Database with Python

Explore building a database from scratch using Python, covering interface creation, data storage, and indexing. Gain insights into database internals and optimization techniques.

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

PyCon US

Why I Reimplemented Trio in a Game Engine

Explore structured concurrency in game development through Trio reimplementation in Wasabi2D, comparing solutions and demonstrating practical applications in game logic.

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

PyCon US

When to Refactor Your Code into Generators and How

Explore refactoring loop constructs into generator functions for more maintainable and Pythonic code, using Fibonacci sequence variations as an example.

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

PyCon US

Understanding Attributes - They're Not Nearly as Boring as You Think

Explore Python attributes, their role in the language, and advanced concepts like properties and descriptors. Gain insights into attribute lookup, inheritance, and method behavior.

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

PyCon US

Animating NFL Play by Play Data Using Matplotlib's FuncAnimation

Learn to create engaging data animations using matplotlib's FuncAnimation() with NFL play-by-play RFID data. Discover how animations enhance analysis, convey complex information, and build context in data visualization.

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

PyCon US

Open Source, Python Based Tools for Data Privacy

Explore open-source Python tools for integrating data privacy into software development, improving trustworthiness and efficiency in handling personal data across various infrastructures.

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

PyCon US

Making Python Better One Error Message at a Time

Explore Python 3.10's improved error messages, their impact on users, and upcoming enhancements in 3.11. Learn about implementation challenges and how to contribute to future improvements.

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

PyCon US

Better Air, Better Health - Creating an Indoor Air Quality Monitoring System

Learn to build an indoor air quality monitoring system using Python, sensors, and machine learning to predict CO2 levels and improve your home environment.

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

PyCon US

Fast and Reproducible Tests, Packaging, and Deploys with Hermetic Builds

Explore hermetic builds with Pantsbuild for fast, reproducible workflows. Learn how isolated environments ensure correctness, eliminate "works on my machine" issues, and improve CI/CD processes.

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

PyCon US

Handling Timezones in Python

Learn to handle timezones and daylight savings in Python, avoiding common mistakes and implementing best practices for datetime operations in various scenarios, including Django applications.

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

PyCon US

Python for Threat Intelligence

Explore threat intelligence using Python: automate tasks, analyze data, and build tools for security incident prevention. Learn from real-world examples and development practices.

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

PyCon US

A Perfect Match - The History, Design, Implementation, and Future of Python's Structural Pattern Matching

Explore Python 3.10's structural pattern matching: its history, design, implementation, and future. Learn powerful object-oriented approaches and practical applications for this functional programming feature.

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

PyCon US

Finding Penguins with a Snake - Linux Features for a Python User

Explore Linux features through Python APIs, including processes, named pipes, fork, exec, inodes, and signals. Enhance your understanding of OS capabilities using Python's standard library.

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

PyCon US

Bootstrapping Your Local Python Environment

Discover best practices for Python environment setup, including proper installation, version management with pyenv, and essential add-ons for repeatable and efficient development workflows.

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

PyCon US

Best Practices for Continuous Integration in Python

Explore best practices for Python continuous integration, focusing on timely and accurate developer feedback across various CI systems. Learn to optimize configurations for speed and precision.

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