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Bite-Sized Python News & Updates |
Hey Pythonista,
Happy week 05, can't believe Jan 2025 is already coming to a close!
Ready for some nice Python | developer | mindset tips + updates?
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Where do you want to be at the end of 2025? |
It's not too late to do some proper goal setting for this year!
Goal setting is a powerful tool:
Clear Direction: Goals define what you’re aiming for, helping you prioritize actions and eliminate distractions.
Motivation: A defined target gives you something tangible to strive toward, which keeps you motivated, especially when progress is measurable.
Accountability: Goals serve as benchmarks, allowing you to track progress and stay accountable (this has been a game-changer for Pybites!)
Focus: They channel your energy into meaningful efforts rather than spreading it across unrelated tasks.
Sense of Achievement: Meeting goals provides a sense of accomplishment, reinforcing positive behavior and encouraging you to set and achieve more.
Julian shared some of his personal and our business goals in our community. Chime in or reply to this email with your goals and if you need help. 💪
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One-off scripts, no virtual env 💡 |
I (Bob) wrote an article with some practical examples of project-less Python utilities for which you can flawlessly and efficiently use "inline script metadata" + uv. 😎
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Celebrate our latest PCPD-P Certification! |
Celebrate with Kenny who just achieved his PCPD-P Certification after an incredible run through the PDM Program.
Kenny worked hard, building an AI service for his company, a PDM Companion app, a News Headline Sentiment Analyzer and a fun Python Hangman game.
Each one tested a different set of skills, earning him this challenging and well-earned certification! Congrats, Kenny!
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Transforming DevOps with Generative AI 🎧 |
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Generative AI is revolutionising DevOps practices by streamlining incident management, enhancing collaboration, and enabling automation.Â
In our new podcast episode, Bob chats with Chris Williams (@mistwire) - Developer Relations Manager for HashiCorp - about the future of Ai in the tech industry.
Throughout the episode, they discuss the practical applications of AI, address concerns regarding job security, and learn about the importance of staying up-to-date with ever-changing advancements in AI. 💡 📈
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Dev Humor Corner
"Some people, when confronted with a problem, think, 'I know, I’ll use regular expressions.' Now they have two problems." – Jamie Zawinski
😂 (Just remember: not every problem needs a regex. But hey, why stop at two problems?)
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