Pybites Podcast

Speed isn’t just a nice-to-have - it affects user experience, cloud costs, and how fast teams can move. In this episode, we chat with Saurabh Misra about making Python performance a continuous habit rather than a last-minute clean-up. He introduces Codeflash, a tool that profiles real code paths, explores optimisation options with LLMs, and only suggests changes that preserve behaviour and deliver measurable speedups.We delve into how this works, from tracing and line-level profiling to coverage-guided inputs and concolic testing. Saurabh shares real examples, including smarter NumPy usage, avoiding unnecessary global sorts, and using Numba to speed up numeric hotspots. We also talk about fitting performance checks into everyday workflows via the CLI, VS Code, and GitHub Actions.The big takeaway: performance doesn’t have to slow teams down — with the right tooling, it can be part of shipping well from day one.Connect with Saurabh at https://www.linkedin.com/in/saurabh-misra/ and find out more about Codeflash via the website https://www.codeflash.ai/.___💡🧑‍💻 Want to become a more focused, motivated, and effective Python developer? The Pybites Developer Mindset (PDM) Program helps you build strong habits, deepen your skills, and make real progress in just six weeks. Join us for mentorship, accountability, and a supportive community that keeps you moving forward. Start your PDM journey now! 🌟✅ https://pybit.es/catalogue/the-pdm-program/___If you found this podcast helpful, please consider following us!Start Here with Pybites: https://pybit.es

In this episode, we talk with Aaron Jorgensen about how JobHive came to life - starting as a small résumé-parsing experiment and gradually growing into a structured, AI-supported interview workflow. Aaron explains how the system handles voice capture, transcription, prompts, and AI avatars, and why he moved toward a multi-agent approach instead of relying on one model to do everything.We dig into what “fair scoring” actually means, how cross-checking evaluators and confidence levels work, and why it’s important to keep the reasoning behind decisions visible to both employers and candidates.From the builder’s perspective, Aaron walks through the practical side of developing the platform: shaping an MVP, working with LangChain, choosing AWS tools that reduce overhead, and dealing with the usual setbacks—broken features, unreliable external services, and the moments that test your patience. He also talks about the routines and habits that helped him stay consistent during the harder stretches.If you’re interested in hiring workflows, AI tooling, or the reality of turning a rough prototype into a functioning product, this conversation covers it all.To learn more about Aaron's work, check out his websites or reach out to him on socials:JobHive: https://jobhive.aiAaron's Website: https://ajeema.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mraaronjorgensen/Circle: https://pybites.circle.so/u/22287446___Book mentioned in ep: https://pybitesbooks.com/books/P3EFa-WuMMkC___💡🧑‍💻 Want to become a more focused, motivated, and effective Python developer? The Pybites Developer Mindset (PDM) Program helps you build strong habits, deepen your skills, and make real progress in just six weeks. Join us for mentorship, accountability, and a supportive community that keeps you moving forward. Start your PDM journey now! 🌟✅ https://pybit.es/catalogue/the-pdm-program/___If you found this podcast helpful, please consider following us!Start Here with Pybites: https://pybit.es

Curious how to build real web apps with AI without turning into a prompt robot? We sit down with developer advocate and author Emma Saroyan to unpack a practical path for using OpenAI APIs and Next.js to turn ideas into shipped projects you actually understand. From smart prompting to project structure, Emma shows how to work with AI as an assistant you guide, not a textbook to copy.Emma also takes us inside her community work in Armenia, sharing how culture shapes developer communication and adoption. We talk about how to avoid over-reliance on tools, and why accessibility matters—especially for newcomers who can use AI to prototype quickly and then deepen their skills. If you’re ready to ship faster without losing your craft, tune in, subscribe for more conversations like this, and leave a comment with the next AI-powered feature you want to build.Connect with Emma on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-saroyanCheck out Emma's book 'Generative AI for Web Development': https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/979-8-8688-0885-2______💡🧑‍💻 Want to become a more focused, motivated, and effective Python developer? The Pybites Developer Mindset (PDM) Program helps you build strong habits, deepen your skills, and make real progress in just six weeks. Join us for mentorship, accountability, and a supportive community that keeps you moving forward. Start your PDM journey now! 🌟✅ https://pybit.es/catalogue/the-pdm-program/___If you found this podcast helpful, please consider following us!Start Here with Pybites: https://pybit.es

In this episode, we talk with Simen, a senior software engineer and creator of Almost Done, a weekly email newsletter designed for neurodivergent developers and anyone who thinks a little differently. Simen shares how he built a format that supports real attention - short, scannable essays, intentional accessibility choices, and four writing “personas” that shape each issue’s tone.We explore his creative workflow, why timing matters for engagement, and the “subscriber-first” philosophy that keeps the newsletter personal. Simen also opens up about career growth, simplicity in engineering, and practical systems that help with ADHD traits like hyperfocus and time blindness.It’s an honest, uplifting conversation about writing, technology, and building a kinder approach to productivity. If the episode resonates, check out Almost Done and share it with someone who’d enjoy it.Sign up here - https://almostdone.news/Or view past issues - https://almostdone.news/issuesReach out to Simen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simendaehlin______💡🧑‍💻 Want to become a more focused, motivated, and effective Python developer? The Pybites Developer Mindset (PDM) Program helps you build strong habits, deepen your skills, and make real progress in just six weeks. Join us for mentorship, accountability, and a supportive community that keeps you moving forward. Start your PDM journey now! 🌟✅ https://pybit.es/catalogue/the-pdm-program/___If you found this podcast helpful, please consider following us!Start Here with Pybites: https://pybit.es

What if levelling up your Python career didn’t require a multitude of courses—just one clear commitment? In this episode of the Pybites Podcast, we talk with Kishan Patel, a Dallas-based data engineer who set a single goal: become the best Python developer he could be. That focus led him to ship three real-world projects, publish his first PyPI package, and build a stronger, more decisive developer mindset.We also discuss how breaking the cycle of perfectionism, using coaching for accountability, and developing a thoughtful, balanced approach to AI can  help you build with more confidence and stay focused on the real skills that move your Python journey forward. Kishan's contacts:Personal site: https://www.kishanpatel.dev/YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@KPDataDevBlog: https://kpdata.dev/blog/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kishanpatel789/Circle: https://pybites.circle.so/u/4fe60026Chrome extensions mentioned in the ep:Undistracted: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/undistracted-hide-faceboo/pjjgklgkfeoeiebjogplpnibpfnffkng?hl=enMonochrome Mode: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/monochrome-mode-grayscale/fmiaojphifnoicpdhhcniiekcpfbkidj?hl=enBooks: Cosmic Python: https://www.cosmicpython.com/Dune: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dune_(novel)The One Thing: https://pybitesbooks.com/books/ov23vQEACAAJ______💡🧑‍💻 Want to become a more focused, motivated, and effective Python developer? The Pybites Developer Mindset (PDM) program helps you build strong habits, deepen your skills, and make REAL progress in just six weeks. Join us for mentorship, accountability, and a supportive community that keeps you moving forward. Start your PDM journey now! 🌟✅ https://pybit.es/catalogue/the-pdm-program/___If you found this podcast helpful, please consider following us!Start Here with Pybites: https://pybit.es