PyCon US Talks & Presentations

PyCon US

Python Profiling State of the World

Explore various open-source Python profiling technologies, their tradeoffs, and visualization methods like flow charts, call trees, and flamegraphs in this hands-on workshop.

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

PyCon US

Python Meets Heterogeneous Computing - An Exploration of Distributed Computations

Exploring distributed computations in Python across diverse hardware, addressing challenges and strategies for optimal performance in heterogeneous computing environments.

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

PyCon US

Flagging in the Backend - Shipping APIs with Flask and LaunchDarkly

Explore building backend APIs with Flask and implementing feature flags using LaunchDarkly to ship faster and safer. Learn hands-on examples and best practices for risk mitigation in API development.

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

PyCon US

Breaking Away from the Empire - Avoiding the Evil Clutches of If-Then Statements

Learn to create a hyperspace navigation app using graphs in Python, replacing complex if-then statements for improved code readability and flexibility. Explore graph data structures and modeling techniques.

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

PyCon US

The ChatGPT Privacy Tango - Dancing with Data Security and Large Language Models

Explore balancing privacy and utility in AI language models, focusing on protecting sensitive data while maximizing ChatGPT's benefits. Learn about PII removal, secure enclaves, and privacy-aware LLM applications.

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

PyCon US

Inside CPython 3.11's New Specializing, Adaptive Interpreter

Explore Python 3.11's new specializing, adaptive interpreter, its self-optimizing techniques, and performance improvements, with insights on future enhancements and optimization challenges.

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

PyCon US

Introducing Incompatible Changes in Python

Explore Python's evolution, focusing on introducing incompatible changes, lessons learned from Python 2 to 3 transition, and future plans for a stable ABI and improved compatibility.

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

PyCon US

Working with Time Zones - Everything You Wish You Didn't Need to Know

Explore Python's time zone handling, including zoneinfo module, ambiguous times, DST transitions, and datetime's fold attribute. Learn to navigate complex scenarios in working with time zones.

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

PyCon US

Create Interactive Games Using MicroPython and Electronics

Learn to create interactive games with MicroPython and micro:bit, exploring push buttons, accelerometer sensors, and LED displays. Includes examples like Chase the Dot, Genius, and Car Crash.

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

PyCon US

Using Python and PyQgis to Make Cool Maps

Explore creating map animations from temporal location data using Python and QGIS. Learn PyQgis Temporal API, scripting, building standalone applications, and developing plugins for enhanced map-making capabilities.

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

PyCon US

Three Musketeers - Sherlock Holmes, Mathematics and Python

Explore how mathematics and Python can be used to solve crime mysteries, inspired by Sherlock Holmes. Learn to apply statistical concepts and Python libraries to tackle forensic puzzles and hypothetical cases.

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

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Improving Debuggability of Complex Asyncio Applications

Explore advanced debugging techniques for complex asyncio applications, focusing on observability and reproducibility in production environments using aiomonitor-ng.

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

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Why You Should Care About Open Source Supply Chain Security

Explore open source supply chain security, understanding vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and protective measures. Learn to evaluate dependencies and implement safeguards against potential threats.

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

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Async - Scaling Structured Concurrency with Static and Dynamic Analysis

Exploring structured concurrency in async Python: advantages, error handling, timeouts, and tools for reliable code. Learn static and dynamic analysis techniques to write efficient async programs.

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

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Ergonomic Codesigning for the Python Ecosystem with Sigstore

Explore Sigstore's integration into Python packaging, covering cryptographic fundamentals, security models, and the benefits of codesigning without long-term key material for developers and users.

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