Explore a conference talk that delves into simplifying asset management for Python web applications. Learn how to move away from complex NodeJS-based asset pipelines to a pure Python solution using tools like WebAssets and DukPy. Discover how this approach can streamline development environments, reduce setup times, and eliminate the need for multiple languages and package managers. Gain insights into managing asset transformations, compiling scripts, minifying CSS, and preprocessing images using Python-based tools. Understand the benefits of a simplified workflow that allows developers to set up their environment with a single 'pip install' command, making project onboarding and deployment more efficient.