Episode 2 Show Notes: pythonoutloud.com/episode2 In this episode, Kevin’s mental math skills are put to the test as we explore options for calculating exponentials in Python. The discussion begins with two popular sites for practicing programming, projecteuler.net and pythonchallenge.com, the latter being the inspiration for this episode. Both sites have fun problems to tackle, but we find Python Challenge more interesting because it requires more creative thinking. After some “quality” jokes our statistician followers will enjoy, as well as bad comic book references, we also highlight Python ..read more

Episode 2 Teaser Show Notes: pythonoutloud.com/episode2teaser Episode 2 Teaser Companion Blog Post: pythonoutloud.com/articles/the-magic-behind-integer-arithmetic-in-python If you enjoyed this less polished, monologue format, tweeting at us as @PythonOutLoud, and let us know! If we get enough positive feedback, we’ll consider releasing similar episodes more often ..read more

Episode 1 Postscript Show Notes: pythonoutloud.com/episode1postscript Thanks for the questions and feedback, and please keep them coming by tweeting at @PythonOutLoud! While Episode 2 is incubating, this special postscript to Episode 1 answers more listener questions, discusses our Twitter giveaways, and boldly endures Isaiah's Star Trek references. PSA: The level of geek was a bit high in this episode, so we’ll share links in descending order of geekiness First off, we have the episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation Isaiah keeps referencing: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chain_of_Command_ ..read more

Episode 1 Show Notes: pythonoutloud.com/1 These show note were written on the Shinano Train, on Kevin's smartphone, steaming toward the Snow Monkey Park in Nagano, Japan. In Episode 1, we discuss the infamous programming challenge known as FizzBuzz (no space), Fizz Buzz (with a space), or fizz_buzz (in PEP8-friendly syntax). We start off with its origin story, a math game used to teach children division. We then debate whether sitting around in a circle and taking turns saying “one, two, fizz, four, buzz, ...” is as fun in the digital age. Even less fun? Fizz Buzz's reputation as a job intervi ..read more

Episode 0 Postscript Show Notes: pythonoutloud.com/episode0postscript While we create Episode 1, this Episode 0 Postscript answers some of your questions, discusses our plans for the show, and announces our first giveaway! In addition, Isaiah shared some stories from PyCascades (https://www.pycascades.com/), a regional Python conference held in Canada in January 2018. At PyCascades, Isaiah even gave a Lightning Talk announcing Python Out Loud to nearly 400 audience members: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrzfSU-8zVY&feature=youtu.be&t=24m50s We recommend watching all of the other amaz ..read more

Episode 0 Show Notes: pythonoutloud.com/0 It's important to set realistic goals, right? So why wait to publish the acceptance speech we'd give for our Lifetime Achievement Award? [pause for audience applause] KC: Thank you! Thank you! Wow... {{years_podcasting}} year{{years_podcasting|pluralize}} and {{episodes_podcasted}} episode{{episodes_podcasted|pluralize}} later, and here we are! We're over-filled with emotions right now. [pause for audience to say "awwww..."] IL: And we want to start by thanking you, our loyal listeners. We started with Episode 0, where we introduced ourselves, explaine ..read more

Episode 2 Show Notes: pythonoutloud.com/episode2 In this episode, Kevin’s mental math skills are put to the test as we explore options for calculating exponentials in Python. The discussion begins with two popular sites for practicing programming, projecteuler.net and pythonchallenge.com, the latter being the inspiration for this episode. Both sites have fun problems to tackle, but we find Python Challenge more interesting because it requires more creative thinking. After some “quality” jokes our statistician followers will enjoy, as well as bad comic book references, we also highlight Python ..read more

Episode 2 Teaser Show Notes: pythonoutloud.com/episode2teaser Episode 2 Teaser Companion Blog Post: pythonoutloud.com/articles/the-magic-behind-integer-arithmetic-in-python If you enjoyed this less polished, monologue format, tweeting at us as @PythonOutLoud, and let us know! If we get enough positive feedback, we’ll consider releasing similar episodes more often ..read more

Episode 1 Postscript Show Notes: pythonoutloud.com/episode1postscript Thanks for the questions and feedback, and please keep them coming by tweeting at @PythonOutLoud! While Episode 2 is incubating, this special postscript to Episode 1 answers more listener questions, discusses our Twitter giveaways, and boldly endures Isaiah's Star Trek references. PSA: The level of geek was a bit high in this episode, so we’ll share links in descending order of geekiness First off, we have the episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation Isaiah keeps referencing: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chain_of_Command_ ..read more

Episode 1 Show Notes: pythonoutloud.com/1 These show note were written on the Shinano Train, on Kevin's smartphone, steaming toward the Snow Monkey Park in Nagano, Japan. In Episode 1, we discuss the infamous programming challenge known as FizzBuzz (no space), Fizz Buzz (with a space), or fizz_buzz (in PEP8-friendly syntax). We start off with its origin story, a math game used to teach children division. We then debate whether sitting around in a circle and taking turns saying “one, two, fizz, four, buzz, ...” is as fun in the digital age. Even less fun? Fizz Buzz's reputation as a job intervi ..read more