Hardware Podcasts

368: Amazing That Any of This Works

Embedded.fm · 1 Apr 2021 · 1h 03m · Episode 368

What this episode covers

Al Sweigart, author of 'Automate the Boring Stuff with Python' and other technical books, discusses Python programming pedagogy, his open-source PyAutoGUI module, and his 'Calm Programming' video series. He explains why Python is an excellent first language due to its gentle learning curve, details the mechanics of iterables and generators, and advocates for Scratch and text-based games to lower barriers for beginners. Sweigart also reflects on his career transition from software engineer to full-time author, emphasizing the role of luck and community in his success.

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early-stage companies

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Companies
No Starch Press
Products
Automate the Boring Stuff with Python, PyAutoGUI, Scratch, Fluent Python, Raspberry Pi Pico
Also
PyCon

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