#197: Polars with Jeroen Janssens and Thijs Nieuwdorp

Pybites Podcast

Polars is changing the game in Python data processing – and fast. In this episode, we chat with Jeroen Janssens and Thijs Nieuwdorp, authors of Python Polars: The Definitive Guide, about how this DataFrame library is revolutionising workflows.

From its origins at Dutch firm Xomnia to GPU-powered speed boosts and a behind-the-scenes look at writing their 500-page book, this episode is packed with insights on why Polars is winning over data teams.

Check out Python Polars: The Definitive Guide - https://polarsguide.com/

Find Jeroen and Thijs online:

• Thijs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thijsnieuwdorp/
• Thijs Website: https://thijsnieuwdorp.com/
• Jeroen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeroenjanssens/
• Jeroen Website: https://jeroenjanssens.com/

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פרקים

1. #197: Polars with Jeroen Janssens and Thijs Nieuwdorp (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to PyBytes Podcast (00:00:33)

3. Meet Jeroen and Thijs (00:01:44)

4. Discovering Polars at Xomnia (00:03:30)

5. Polars API and Performance Benefits (00:09:05)

6. Real-World Case Study at Alliander (00:17:34)

7. GPU Benchmarking with NVIDIA (00:21:05)

8. Book Writing Process and Challenges (00:26:15)

9. Expressions in Polars and Learning Curve (00:38:44)

10. What's Next: Rust and Narwhals (00:43:17)

11. Closing and Resources (00:49:36)