Developers today have more tools than ever to streamline their workflows. In this April 2025 IndyPy session, David Birks (E-gineering) and Calvin Hendryx-Parker (Six Feet Up CTO) explore two powerful ways to work smarter and faster:

• uv Demo: David Birks introduces uv, a blazing-fast Python package manager designed to speed up installs, simplify dependency management, and improve overall dev productivity.

• AI Coding Assistant Comparison: Calvin Hendryx-Parker puts five top AI coding assistants — Aider, Claude Code, Cursor, Goose and Junie — head-to-head in a live test. Using identical prompts in a Scaf™-generated Django project, he showcases how each tool handles real-world development tasks like model writing and code refactoring.

Key takeaways include:
• How uv compares to pip and poetry and where it shines.
• Strengths and weaknesses of today’s leading AI coding tools.
• Practical insights on selecting the right AI assistant for your development team.
• Live examples showing the impact of AI tools on developer speed and quality.

Whether you're a Python developer, AI enthusiast, or tech leader evaluating the next generation of development tools, this session offers valuable insights to help you stay ahead.

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