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What if levelling up your Python career didn’t require a multitude of courses—just one clear commitment? In this episode of the Pybites Podcast, we talk with Kishan Patel, a Dallas-based data engineer who set a single goal: become the best Python developer he could be. That focus led him to ship three real-world projects, publish his first PyPI package, and build a stronger, more decisive developer mindset.
We also discuss how breaking the cycle of perfectionism, using coaching for accountability, and developing a thoughtful, balanced approach to AI can help you build with more confidence and stay focused on the real skills that move your Python journey forward.
Kishan's contacts:
Personal site: https://www.kishanpatel.dev/
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@KPDataDev
Blog: https://kpdata.dev/blog/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kishanpatel789/
Circle: https://pybites.circle.so/u/4fe60026
Chrome extensions mentioned in the ep:
Undistracted: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/undistracted-hide-faceboo/pjjgklgkfeoeiebjogplpnibpfnffkng?hl=en
Monochrome Mode: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/monochrome-mode-grayscale/fmiaojphifnoicpdhhcniiekcpfbkidj?hl=en
Books:
Cosmic Python: https://www.cosmicpython.com/
Dune: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dune_(novel)
The One Thing: https://pybitesbooks.com/books/ov23vQEACAAJ
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Chapters
1. One Goal Over Many (00:00:00)
2. Meet Kishan: Data To Python (00:00:39)
3. Wins: Beating Distraction Online (00:01:58)
4. Why Python For Data Work (00:03:13)
5. Hitting A Ceiling And Seeking Growth (00:04:47)
6. Pybites Coaching And The One Thing (00:06:10)
7. Project Learning Beats Tutorials (00:07:19)
8. App 1: Finance Tracker With FastAPI (00:08:15)
9. App 2: Recipe Book In Django (00:09:45)
10. App 3: Bookmarker AI As A CLI (00:11:05)
11. Tooling, Testing, And Packaging Skills (00:12:20)
12. Mindset, Accountability, And Burnout (00:13:12)
13. Personal Hurdles And Choosing To Persist (00:14:32)
14. Confidence, Job Search, And Open Source (00:16:10)
15. Creating Content To Learn Better (00:17:06)
16. Writing Style, Humor, And Clarity (00:18:10)
17. Why Every Dev Should Publish (00:19:01)
18. A Balanced Approach To AI (00:19:44)
19. What’s Next: Roles And Projects (00:21:05)
20. Book Picks And Ongoing Study (00:22:03)
21. Just Start: Final Advice (00:23:10)
22. Community Invitation (00:23:59)
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