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January 22, 2026 . By Reuven

The AI revolution is here. Engineers at major companies are now using AI instead of writing code directly.

But there’s a gap: Most developers know how to write code OR how to prompt AI, but not both. When working with real data, vague AI prompts produce code that might work on sample datasets but creates silent errors, performance issues, or incorrect analyses with messy, real-world data that requires careful handling.

I’ve spent 30 years teaching Python at companies like Apple, Intel, and Cisco, plus at conferences worldwide. I’m adapting my teaching for the AI era.

Specifically: I’m launching AI-Powered Python Practice Workshops. These are hands-on sessions where you’ll solve real problems using Claude Code, then learn to critically evaluate and improve the results.

Here’s how it works:

1. I present a problem
2. You solve it using Claude Code
3. We compare prompts, discuss what worked (and what didn’t)
4. I provide deep-dives on both the Python concepts AND the AI collaboration techniques

In 3 hours, we’ll cover 3-4 exercises. That’ll give you a chance to learn two skills: Python/Pandas AND effective AI collaboration. That’ll make you more effective at coding, and at the data analysis techniques that actually work with messy, real-world datasets.

Each workshop costs $200 for LernerPython members. Not a member? Total cost is $700 ($500 annual membership + $200 workshop fee). Want both workshops? $900 total ($500 membership + $400 for both workshops). Plus you get 40+ courses, 500+ exercises, office hours, Discord, and personal mentorship.

AI-Powered Python Practice Workshop

• Focus is on the Python language, standard library, and common packages
• Monday, February 2nd