IndyPy, the meetup for Python enthusiasts

The April edition of IndyPy will showcase leading-edge tools designed to supercharge your development workflow. From uv, a blazing-fast Python package manager, to a live comparison of the top AI coding assistants, you'll see firsthand how to eliminate bottlenecks, simplify setup, and code smarter. Don't miss two hands-on talks packed with live demos and actionable takeaways.

Join IndyPy either in person or remotely for our quarterly hybrid event!

• IN PERSON: E-gineering, Inc. (8415 Allison Pointe Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46250)
• REMOTE: Register on Meetup to get the Zoom link

AGENDA

7 - 7:15pm: Announcements and Introductions

7:15 - 7:45pm: “Hands-on with the uv package manager” by David Birks, E-gineering consultant
uv is a new package manager for Python that focuses on speed and streamlining the development workflow. In this talk, we'll cover things such as: the main features and a brief history of uv, what the migration path looks like from other package managers like pip or poetry, and how useful scripts with inline dependencies can be.

7:45 - 8:15pm: “Battle of the Bots: Which AI Assistant Delivers?” by Calvin Hendryx-Parker, Six Feet Up CTO
Skip the setup, get straight to coding — then see which tool does it best. In this live demo, Calvin Hendryx-Parker will use Scaf™ to spin up a fully configured Django project and run the same AI prompts across the top coding assistants: Aider, Goose, Cursor, Claude Code, and the newcomer, Augment. By comparing how each tool writes models, refactors code, and handles real-time development tasks, attendees will gain a practical understanding of their strengths and limitations. Whether you’re evaluating tools for your team or just curious about what’s next in AI-powered coding, this session delivers valuable insights and actionable takeaways.

8:15 - 8:30pm: Door Prizes

8:30 - 9pm: Networking & General Discussion

Guests are more than welcome to attend, but please have each person RSVP on their own Meetup account.

About IndyPy:

Organized by Six Feet Up, the Indianapolis Python Meetup (“IndyPy”) is a leading national group promoting the Python programming language and connecting the Python community.

IndyPy draws Python enthusiasts from the entire Midwest (and beyond via Zoom) for regular events. In 2022, we celebrated 15 years of success with over 2,400 members.

Thanks to JetBrains, our amazing sponsor, who helps make IndyPy possible. If you’re interested in sponsoring IndyPy, email events@sixfeetup.com.