#198: Tim Hopper on UV and smarter Python development

Pybites Podcast

Python development has changed a lot over the years, and Tim Hopper has been right there with it. In this episode, we chat about the tools that are shaping modern Python workflows—like UV, a fast package manager aiming to improve the developer experience.

Tim also tells us about creating the Python Developer Tooling Handbook, a practical resource full of short, easy-to-follow guides for developers at any level. We dig into his open source contributions, the ups and downs of job searching in tech, and the small tooling choices that can have a big impact on how we write code.

Whether you’re just getting started or well into your Python journey, there’s plenty to take away from this conversation.

Get in touch:

Tim's Website: https://tdhopper.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tdhopper/

X: https://x.com/tdhopper

GitHub: https://github.com/tdhopper

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บท

1. Python Developer Tooling Handbook (00:00:00)

2. Tim Hopper's Python Journey (00:03:35)

3. The Evolution of Python Tooling (00:08:42)

4. Creating Bite-sized Developer Resources (00:16:47)

5. Career Resilience in Tech (00:22:07)

6. Open Source Contributions (00:30:08)

7. Photography and Programming Parallels (00:35:56)

8. Future of Python with UV and LLMs (00:40:05)