Pycon Us on Nina Zakharenko

More Fun with Hardware and CircuitPython -- IoT, Wearables, and More!

site@nnja.io — Mon, 10 May 2021 23:41:02 -0700

This talk was given at Remote PyCon 2021.

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Abstract

Learn about programming hardware with Python and advanced uses of CircuitPython by walking through exciting demos of real-world projects in action. Advanced components like buttons, sensors, and screens bump up the fun and the interactivity of your project. Level-up your hardware skills in this fast-paced talk!

Goodbye Print Hello Debugger (Remote) for PyCon 2020

site@nnja.io — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 23:41:02 -0700

This talk was due to be given at PyCon US 2020, but was instead recorded from home to be shared virtually on PyCon’s YouTube channel.

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Abstract

Still debugging your code with print? Learn how to level up your ability to troubleshoot complex code situations by using the power of a fully-featured debugger.

2019 PyCon US Keynote

site@nnja.io — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 22:46:45 -0700

I gave the closing keynote at PyCon US 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Elegant Solutions For Everyday Python Problems - Pycon US 2018

site@nnja.io — Fri, 11 May 2018 16:23:40 +0100

This talk was given at PyCon US 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Are you an intermediate python developer looking to level up? Luckily, python provides us with a unique set of tools to make our code more elegant and readable by providing language features that make your code more intuitive and cut down on repetition. In this talk, I’ll share practical pythonic solutions for supercharging your code.

Memory Management in Python - The Basics - PyCon 2016

site@nnja.io — Mon, 30 May 2016 16:23:40 -0700

This talk was given at PyCon 2016 in Portland, OR.

It’s featured as #4 on RealPython.com’s list of Top 10 Must-Watch PyCon talks.

Abstract

As a new Python developer, trying to understand how memory management works in python can feel like a daunting task.

The documentation immediately jumps into difficult to follow concepts, especially if you don’t have a background in Computer Science.

I’d like to provide a simple, easy to follow overview of the concepts that a developer needs to be familiar with in order to scratch the surface of how memory management and garbage collection works in Python.

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Technical Debt - The Code Monster in Your Closet - PyCon 2015

site@nnja.io — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 16:23:40 -0700

This talk was given at PyCon 2015 in Montréal, Canada.

Technical debt is the code monster hiding in everyone’s closet. If you ignore it, it will terrorize you at night. To banish it and re-gain your productivity, you’ll need to face it head on.