EuroPython Conference Courses

RISCy Business - Development of a RNAi Design and Off-Target Prediction Software

Explore RNA interference mechanisms and off-target prediction with a PyQt-based software tool for efficient gene silencing and targeted inhibition of gene expression.

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

Concurrent Programming with Python and My Little Experiment

Explore concurrent programming in Python, from asyncore to asyncio, and discover a unique experiment porting Go's concurrency model. Learn about various solutions and their implementations.

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

Writing Awesome Command-Line Programs in Python

Learn to create robust command-line programs in Python, covering structure, libraries, and best practices for input/output, configuration, and user interfaces. Enhance your skills in developing efficient CLI tools.

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

DevOps Risk Mitigation - Test Driven Infrastructure

Learn to apply Test Driven Development principles to infrastructure services, mitigating risks in DevOps environments and improving quality through automated testing of critical systems.

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

A New Generation of Distributed Services Framework

Explore a distributed service-oriented platform for visual effects, covering setup, concurrency, componentization, and monitoring. Learn to build scalable systems for global collaboration.

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

Farewell and Welcome Home - Python in Two Genders

Exploring gender transition in the Python community: personal experiences, challenges, and insights on diversity, privilege, and acceptance from a unique perspective.

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

Out-of-Core Columnar Datasets

Explore tabular data implementations in Python, comparing on-disk and in-memory solutions. Learn about performance impacts of row-wise vs column-wise storage, chunking, and compression for big data analysis.

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

PyPy Status Talk - No No, PyPy Is Not Dead

Explore PyPy's latest developments, including JIT compiler, garbage collection, NumPy, Python 3 compatibility, CFFI, and STM research, showcasing its continued evolution and performance improvements.

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

How to Setup a New Python Project

Learn best practices for structuring Python projects, configuring setup.py, and using tools like Git and Versioneer for efficient development and version control.

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

Traversing Mazes the Pythonic Way and Other Algorithmic Adventures

Explore graph algorithms through a Pythonic lens, focusing on maze traversal, efficient representations, and problem-solving techniques like backtracking and dynamic programming.

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

Extending Scikit-Learn with Your Own Regressor

Learn to extend Scikit-Learn by implementing a robust Theil-Sen estimator, exploring its advantages over ordinary least squares and understanding Scikit-Learn's design and contribution process.

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

Cutting-Edge APIs Using Hypermedia at BSkyB

Explore hypermedia-enabled APIs, their implementation using Flask and HAL, and the scalability benefits for expanding businesses. Compare with traditional APIs and learn practical advantages.

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

Scalable Realtime Architectures in Python

Explore scalable realtime architectures using Python with Storm, Kafka, and ZooKeeper. Learn about partitioning, retries, and idempotence for building robust, fault-tolerant systems that process continuous data streams.

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

Extending Python - What Is the Best Option for Me?

Explore options for extending Python with external libraries: Native Extensions, Ctypes, and CFFI. Learn principles of shared libraries and CPython internals for informed decision-making.

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

Documenting Your Project with MkDocs

Learn to create, style, and publish project documentation using MkDocs, a Markdown-based tool. Compare MkDocs with Sphinx and explore its inner workings and benefits for developers.

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