Pybites Podcast #170 - Advancing Python Packaging: A Deep Dive with the Pixi Team

Pybites Podcast

In this episode, we reconnect with the Pixi team after our last conversation in November 2023 to dive back into the world of Python packaging, with a special focus on the latest advancements in Pixi.
Joining us are Tim and Ruben, both of whom bring their unique expertise in robotics and game development. Ruben shares his experience contributing to conda-forge, pixi and Python package management in general.
We explore recent enhancements to Pixi, including its integration with VS Code, the evolution of pyproject.toml support, and the addition of PyPI dependency resolution along with Conda.
We also discuss the current state of Pixi for enterprises, touching on its readiness for production and enterprise-specific features like package registries.
The conversation also delves into how pixi resolves issues reported by the community, such as platform-specific Pixi.lock file regeneration - and how developers can contribute to the open source ecosystem.
Finally, we look ahead to the future, discussing the team's vision for Python packaging over the next one to five years.
Tune in for a deep dive into the present and future of Python packaging, packed with personal stories and expert insights.
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- Prefix-dev
- Add pixi as an workflow/package manager PR
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