HW014: Exploring Wireless Automation From Python To APIs

Thinking about automating some of your wireless workflows? Wi-Fi engineers Nick Turner and François Vergès share their experiences, including how they got started with automation, and the role of Python and tools like Postman in their processes. They suggest projects and best practices for beginners, such as how to use ChatGPT to build a rough starting script. The conversation includes a discussion on APIs and the potential risks of automation, emphasizing the importance of testing scripts in a lab environment before applying them to production networks. . . . . . Heavy Wireless is part of the Packet Pushers network. Visit our website to find more great networking and technology podcasts, along with tutorial videos, the Human Infrastructure newsletter, and loads more resources for building your IT career. https://packetpushers.net . . . . . Love the show? Please leave us a 5-star review and share your favorite episodes with friends and colleagues. We really appreciate your support! . . . . . Find your tribe. The Packet Pushers Slack community is the place to be for making career connections, finding collaborators, getting help with an IT problem, or simply screaming your frustrations to people who understand. https://packetpushers.net/community