EuroPython Conference Courses

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

Event Discrete Simulation with SimPy

Explore event-discrete simulation using SimPy, learning key concepts and features through simple examples. Gain insights into modeling complex systems for analysis and optimization.

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

Jigna - A Seamless Python-JS Bridge to Create Rich HTML UIs for Python Apps

Learn to create rich HTML user interfaces for Python apps using Jigna, a seamless Python-JS bridge. Explore two-way data binding and rendering options in Qt widgets or web browsers.

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

GNU - Linux Hardware Emulation with Python

Explore hardware emulation on GNU/Linux using Python, covering inotify, D-Bus mocker, and udev monitoring to detect and simulate device events for testing procedures.

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

Building Realtime Web Applications with WebRTC and Python

Learn to build real-time web applications using WebRTC and Python, exploring signaling systems implementation with Google AppEngine's Channel API and Flask with gevent for persistent connections.

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

Post-Mortem Debugging with Heap-Dumps

Learn advanced post-mortem debugging techniques using heap dumps in Python, enabling detailed analysis of program state for effective defect resolution.

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