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Python Decorators and Writing for Real Python
Do you want to learn more about Python decorators? Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes to create a Real Python article? In this first episode, We have Geir Arne Hjelle from the Real Python team on the show.
You’ll learn about Geir Arne’s background as a Pythonista and PyCon speaker, the tutorials he’s written for the site, how Python decorators can help you write better code, and what Real Python’s tutorial publishing process looks like behind the scenes.
Note: This episode was recorded earlier. We discuss PyCon US 2020 and Geir Arne’s planned tutorial. At the time this episode was released PyCon US 2020 was currently looking at re-scheduling or a potential cancelation. Updates will be provided in upcoming episodes.
Topics:
- 00:00:00 – Introduction
- 00:01:39 – Geir Arne Python Background
- 00:04:16 – Real Python Background
- 00:05:55 – Real Python Editing Process
- 00:09:00 – Christopher’s Real Python Background
- 00:10:45 – Working on Decorators
- 00:13:00 – Decorators in the wild
- 00:16:30 – Pycon 2019 Talk - Plugins
- 00:19:32 – Pyplugs
- 00:20:09 – Links to talk materials
- 00:20:29 – Pycon 2020 Tutorial - Decorators
- 00:22:59 – Euro SciPy
- 00:23:47 – Real Python Meetup Pycon 2019
- 00:25:05 – More on the Decorators Article
- 00:26:18 – Slack Decorators Q&A
- 00:27:29 – More on Euro SciPy
- 00:28:12 – Current Position at Amesto NextBridge
- 00:32:09 – Decorators Examples
- 00:39:47 – What are You Excited About in Python
- 00:47:04 – PyCon 2020 Tutorial on Decorators additional
- 00:49:45 – Conclusion
Links from the show:
- Real Python Article: Primer on Python Decorators
- Real Python Course: Python Decorators 101
- Real Python Article: Python Timer Functions: Three Ways to Monitor Your Code
- Join the Real Python Team: Apply to become a Tutorial Author
- Codetiming: PyPI Package
- PyPlugs: PyPI Package
- PyConfs: PyPI Package
- Geir Arne’s PyCon 2019 Talk on Plugins + Video
- IPython: Alternative REPL
- bpython: Alternative REPL
- PyCon 2020
- Geir Arne’s Decorators Tutorial at PyCon 2020
- EuroSciPy 2020