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7th Feb 2024

96: What is Python & Why Should I Care? w/ Python Expert Michael Kennedy

Avery talks with Michael Kennedy about the many ways Python is used.

Michael hosts the Talk Python to Me podcast, is an expert in Python, and explains how experts use Python in various fields.

The episode also discusses beginners who want to learn and use Python, including choosing an IDE and focusing on projects.


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(11:18) - Python vs Other Programming Languages (17:15) - The Future of Python and Its Applications (32:06) - How the Rockband Weezer uses Python


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Avery Smith is the host of The Data Career Podcast & founder of Data Career Jumpstart, an online platform dedicated to helping individuals transition into and advance within the data analytics field. After studying chemical engineering in college, Avery pivoted his career into data, and later earned a Masters in Data Analytics from Georgia Tech. He’s worked as a data analyst, data engineer, and data scientist for companies like Vaporsens, ExxonMobil, Harley Davidson, MIT, and the Utah Jazz. Avery lives in the mountains of Utah where he enjoys running, skiing, & hiking with his wife, dog, and new born baby.