More Fun with Hardware and CircuitPython -- IoT, Wearables, and More!

  Posted on May 10, 2021  |  2 minutes  |  Nina Zakharenko

This talk was given at Remote PyCon 2021.

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Abstract

Learn about programming hardware with Python and advanced uses of CircuitPython by walking through exciting demos of real-world projects in action. Advanced components like buttons, sensors, and screens bump up the fun and the interactivity of your project. Level-up your hardware skills in this fast-paced talk!

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Conference Talks  Python  CircuitPython  PyCon US 

Goodbye Print Hello Debugger (Remote) for PyCon 2020

  Posted on April 26, 2020  |  2 minutes  |  Nina Zakharenko

This talk was due to be given at PyCon US 2020, but was instead recorded from home to be shared virtually on PyCon’s YouTube channel.

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Abstract

Still debugging your code with print? Learn how to level up your ability to troubleshoot complex code situations by using the power of a fully-featured debugger.

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Conference Talks  Python  Debugging  PyCon US 

Learning Hardware With Makecode for Kids -- Live on Twitch!

  Posted on March 23, 2020  |  1 minutes  |  Nina Zakharenko
I’ve always wished that I could have learned about working with hardware and electronics from a younger age. I hope to share what I’ve learned and hopefully inspire school-aged kids who are currently stuck at home. When and Where I’ll be live-streaming an interactive workshop about programming hardware on Tuesday, March 24th at 11am PDT. Watch at: twitch.tv/nnjaio Participation Notes I encourage all parents to participate with their children. [Read More]
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Goodbye Print Hello Debugger at DjangoCon 2019

  Posted on September 24, 2019  |  1 minutes  |  Nina Zakharenko

This talk was given on Tuesday September 24th 2019 at DjangoCon US in San Diego.

Still debugging your code by using print? Learn how to level up your ability to troubleshoot complex code situations by using the power of a fully-featured debugger in this talk aimed at all levels of programming ability.

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Cheat Sheet

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Conference Talks  Python  Debugging  Django  DjangoCon 

OSCON 2019 - Code Review Skills for People

  Posted on July 17, 2019  |  1 minutes  |  Nina Zakharenko

This talk was given on July 18th, 2019 at OSCON in Portland, Oregon.

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Abstract

As teams and projects grow, code review becomes increasingly important to support the maintainability of complex code bases. But code reviews aren’t as straightforward as they appear because the people involved in them aren’t always predictable.

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OSCON  Open Source  Code Reviews  Clean Code  Conference Talks 

Three Things You Should Know About Visual Studio Code

Supercharge your editing experience 🎉

 Posted on July 16, 2019  |  5 minutes  |  Nina Zakharenko

Visual Studio Code is a free, cross-platform, open source code editor from Microsoft. You might have also heard it called VS Code, or sometimes, just Code.

It’s the editor I use and enjoy daily. You may already know that it’s an excellent option for Python developers – it supports linting, debugging, features AI-assisted code auto completion, and more.

With just a little configuration Code can also be so much more!

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