A realisation about my son’s basketball team reminded me that we should never be ashamed to ask for help, or better yet, seek formal coaching/support. Last year, for two straight seasons, my son’s team got absolutely smashed on the court. They had the energy and the determination, but they were effectively running in circles without… Continue reading Why do we insist on struggling alone?
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3 Questions to go from thinking like a Scrappy to Senior Dev
By Julian Sequeira on 21 February 2026
How do you know if you’re actually growing as a dev? Last week I was chatting with a developer who’d hit a wall. (I talk to a lot of devs now that I think about it!) Like him, you might consider yourself a scrappy coder. You’re an all-rounder, can generally figure things out and write… Continue reading 3 Questions to go from thinking like a Scrappy to Senior Dev
The Vibe Coding trap
By Julian Sequeira on 12 February 2026
One of my readers replied to an email I sent a couple of weeks ago and we got into a brief discussion on what I’ll call, Skills Erosion. They brought up the point that by leaning too heavily on AI to generate code, people were losing their edge. It’s a good point that’s top of mind… Continue reading The Vibe Coding trap
Salary Negotiation Tips
By PyBites Team on 17 November 2023
How to better negotiate your salary? Our new podcast episode offers practical tips! Listen here: Or on YouTube: In this week’s podcast episode we tune into a PDM Mindset Hacking call where Julian offers the group some valuable tips when it comes to negotiating your salary when applying for jobs. These tips will help you determine what… Continue reading Salary Negotiation Tips
New Pybites Python Developer Certificates and How They Are Different
By PyBites Team on 1 November 2023
Welcome back to the Pybites Podcast. We’ve been teasing this for a while, and it’s finally here: our Python Developer Certificates. Listen here: Or watch it on YouTube: Our certificates are not just shiny badges. They’re the real deal, representing solid Python skills, experience with frameworks like Django/FastAPI, debugging, testing, professional developer workflow / collaboration,… Continue reading New Pybites Python Developer Certificates and How They Are Different
Sentry, a Developer’s Partner, Interview with Co-Founder David Cramer
By PyBites Team on 30 October 2023
This week PDM coaches Hugh + Ryan talk with David Cramer, Co-founder and CTO of Sentry! Listen here: Also on YouTube: They delve into the journey of Sentry and its rise as an essential tool for developers. David highlights how Sentry’s developer-first approach significantly contributed to its growth. They touch upon community-centric decisions and the… Continue reading Sentry, a Developer’s Partner, Interview with Co-Founder David Cramer
How to Land a Dev Job in 2023: Proven Strategies & Mistakes to Avoid
By PyBites Team on 24 October 2023
Welcome back to the Pybites podcast … On YouTube: Or listen here: In this episode, we delve deep into the nuances of developer job hunting in 2023. The job market landscape has evolved, making persistence and resilience key virtues for any aspiring developer. We shed light on why you shouldn’t limit your search to just… Continue reading How to Land a Dev Job in 2023: Proven Strategies & Mistakes to Avoid
Our Concern with Programming Certifications
By PyBites Team on 17 October 2023
In our new podcast episode, recorded in Córdoba, Spain, we talk about programming certifications and how they might not represent real developer skills. Watch it on our YouTube channel: Or listen here: Chapters:00:00 Intro01:01 Wins02:57 About programmer certifications04:14 Concern 1. Do they stand the test of time?06:52 Concern 2. Theory, where is the implementation?09:35 Anther… Continue reading Our Concern with Programming Certifications
Using Python in Excel with PyXLL
By PyBites Team on 10 October 2023
In this podcast episode we talk with Tony Roberts, creator of PyXLL (pronounced “pixel”). Listen here: Also released on our YouTube channel: We dive into the backstory of this Python Excel Add-in, why he built it, features, success stories, the business side of things, and also how it compares to Microsoft’s recently announced Python in… Continue reading Using Python in Excel with PyXLL
Debunking 7 Myths About Software Development Coaching
By Bob Belderbos on 12 September 2023
If you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. If you teach a man to fish, you feed him for a lifetime. Chinese proverb Transformative power of guidance 10 years ago I was overweight, maybe not more than +12 kg, but it definitely had a bearing on the quality of my… Continue reading Debunking 7 Myths About Software Development Coaching
