Why You Should Consider Getting a Python Pet Project

Explore the benefits of maintaining a Python pet project in this 23-minute EuroPython 2021 conference talk by Christian Burger. Discover how personal coding projects can help managers stay technically proficient without interfering with their team's work. Learn about the potential pitfalls of hands-on management in software development, including breaking established rules and undermining team autonomy. Gain insights into choosing Python for side projects, setting appropriate constraints, and applying lessons learned to leadership roles. Understand how pet projects can foster creativity, maintain technical skills, and provide a constructive outlet for coding enthusiasm without negatively impacting team dynamics or trust.

Introduction
Who am I
Negative connotations
Problem statement
Negative side effects
Creativity
Cat Pictures
How I ended up with a pets project
Why I chose Python
Constraints
Lessons Learned
Questions