PyCon US Courses

Introduction to Sprinting Workshop

Learn to use Git with PyCon US's 1-2 hour workshop, covering setup, concepts, cloning, repository inspection, and more.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Stop Using Mocks - for a While

Learn to design better code and maintainable tests with Harry Percival at PyCon US. Understand patterns like "Functional Core, Imperative Shell" and alternatives to mocking. Less than 1hr.

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

We Need to Talk About Windows

Join PyCon US for a workshop by ActiveState's Shaun Lowry, exploring the challenges of building Python from source for Linux, MacOS, and Windows. Ideal for developers with experience in building software from source.

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

Nonsense Verse with Python and Machine Learning

Explore the phonetics of words using Python and machine learning with Allison Parrish at PyCon US. Generate new words and analyze sounds in a 3-4 hour tutorial.

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

Getting Started with Automatic Differentiation

Explore automatic differentiation with Colin Carroll in this PyCon US presentation. Learn about derivatives, gradients, and their applications in optimization and computational art using Python libraries.

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

How Python Powers Salesforce.org's Unique Open Source Model

Learn how Python powers Salesforce.org's open source model in this 1-2 hour workshop by PyCon US. Gain insights into Salesforce integration for Python web apps and volunteer opportunities.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Why Is Python Slow?

Explore why Python is slower than other languages, how to optimize it, and future improvements in this less than 1-hour talk by Anthony Shaw at PyCon US.

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

GPU-Accelerated Data Analytics in Python

Explore GPU-accelerated data analytics in Python with PyCon US. Learn to use RAPIDS libraries for ETL, machine learning, and graph analytics. No GPU programming experience required.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Sorry, Could You Repeat That Again? - Speech Recognition with Python

Explore speech recognition systems used by devices like Alexa and Siri in this PyCon US talk. Learn to develop a Python-based system to recognize isolated words. Less than 1 hour.

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

A Careful Walk Through Probability Distributions, Using Python

Explore probability distributions using Python with Eric J. Ma in this less than 1-hour session by PyCon US. Gain a solid understanding of joint, conditional, and marginal distributions.

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

Migration from Python 2 to 3

Learn to transition from Python 2 to 3 with PyCon US's tutorial. Understand key differences, write single-source programs, and maintain backward compatibility. Requires 2-3 hours.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Introduction to Decorators - Power Up Your Python Code

Learn to power up your Python code with decorators in this 3-4 hour tutorial by Geir Arne Hjelle at PyCon US. Gain efficiency in Python programming.

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

Deploying Python at Scale with Dask

Learn to deploy Python at scale with Dask on distributed hardware in this less than 1-hour talk by Matthew Rocklin at PyCon US. Explore balancing load, security, and cost optimization.

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

Finite State Machine in Django

Learn to automate business processes online using Finite State Machines in Django with PyCon US. Gain skills in building lightweight workflows, audit logging, and visualization.

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

Python Steering Council Community Address

Join PyCon US for a brief, interactive session with the Python Steering Council. Gain insights into their priorities, roles, and the future of Python packaging.

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