Welcome to Episode Four of the ActiveState Podcast Series, diving deep into everything Python with our trusted publishers and authors. Join host Pete Garcin, director of product at ActiveState, along with software engineer and Python specialist Jeremy Page, as they unravel the latest in the Python ecosystem and explore the advancements in trusted publishing initiatives. Uncover the importance of trusted entities like ActiveState in securing your packages without the hassle of passwords. Pete and Jeremy shed light on the significance of organizations, short-lived tokens and the evolution of trusted publishing that is revolutionizing the Python community. Whether you're a seasoned Python developer or just stepping into the world of coding, this episode is packed with technical expertise and valuable insights that will elevate your Python experience.

00:00 Introduction to Episode Four00:28 Understanding Trusted Publishing02:04 Security Benefits of Trusted Publishing03:34 Workflow Improvements with Trusted Publishing04:36 Provenance and Supply Chain Security11:08 Short-Lived Tokens and Security12:51 Origins of Trusted Publishing14:02 Building and Testing Python Packages17:26 ActiveState Platform for Python Authors18:13 Conclusion and Next Steps