Moving from PHP to Python 3 with Patreon

Episode #14, published Tue, Jun 30, 2015, recorded Tue, Jun 2, 2015

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It's uncommon when technology and purpose combine to create something amazing. But that's exactly what's happening here a Patreon. Learn how they are using Python to enable an entirely new type of crowdsourcing for creative endeavours (podcasting, art, open source, and more).

In this episode, I speak with Albert Shue from Patreon about their journey of converting patreon.com from PHP to Python 3. You will learn some practical techniques for setting up such a project for success and avoiding some of the biggest risks.

Links from the show:

Patreon: patreon.com
Michael's Campaign: patreon.com/mkennedy
How to write a spelling corrector: norvig.com/spell-correct.html
Rollbar: rollbar.com
Albert on Twitter: @146
Patreon Hiring (1): via Medium.com
Patreon Hiring (2): patreon.com/careers
Stackoverflow 2015 developer survey: stackoverflow.com/research/developer-survey-2015
IPython Keynote: youtube.com/watch?v=2NSbuKFYyvc
Talk Python T-Shirt: talkpythontome.com/home/shirt
Sponsor: Codeship: codeship.com
Sponsor: Hired: hired.com/talkpythontome

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