Django Chat Beyond Golden Pathways - Teaching Django with Sheena O’Connell
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Jan 22, 2025 Sheena O’Connell, an educator and Python/Django expert, shares her journey from startup culture to building her own training company, Prelude. She discusses the innovative Django workshops she's conducted, emphasizing the importance of creativity and hands-on experience. The conversation dives into the role of AI in coding, addressing its complexities and the need for foundational skills. Sheena also highlights how AI can enhance documentation and testing, while emphasizing the balance between technology and personal interaction in effective education.
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Playwright Hesitation
- Will was initially hesitant about Playwright due to past experiences with Selenium.
- Sheena's positive experience, along with Simon Willison's recommendation, convinced him.
Using Playwright
- Playwright simplifies front-end testing with built-in features and a code generator.
- Use the code generator to demonstrate bugs and create tests, improving code stability.
Git Literacy
- Carlton emphasizes Git as essential developer literacy.
- Sheena created a Git course due to widespread struggles, even among experienced developers.