A random number you already have: The stack address
Thanks to Address Space Layout Randomization you can use the address of a stack variable as a zero-cost random number.
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2022
2021
Scripting Minecraft server with Python
Minecraft has an API. If you run your own server you can program it from Python.
2013
PyCon 2013: My two favorite talks
Unlock Python's potential with these must-watch PyCon 2013 talks!
2012
Finally understanding Unicode and UTF-8
Demystifying Unicode and UTF-8: A byte-sized guide to character encoding.
Code coverage in django with ‘coverage’ and ‘django-jenkins’
"Boost your Django test coverage with ease: A practical guide"
In-memory key-value store in C, Go and Python
"Coder's paternity leave turns into polyglot key-value store adventure"
2011
Pretty command line / console output on Unix in Python and Go Lang
Elevate your command-line scripts with these simple yet powerful tips.
Unicode in Python 2: Decode in, encode out
"Decoding the Python 2 Unicode puzzle: A practical guide."
Contributing to Django: quickstart
"Empowering Django developers: A step-by-step guide to setting up your environment."
Django class-based views are easy
Unlock the power of Django's class-based views with this practical guide.
My experience with django-mptt
"Navigating the forest of django-mptt: A cautionary tale"
2010
lintswitch: Automatically run pylint / jslint on your code
"Keep your code clean with lintswitch's constant, unobtrusive background linting."
2009
Choosing a message queue for Python on Ubuntu on a VPS
Queuing up the best message options: A straightforward comparison of popular message queues.
Django dynamic forms and formsets
Easy object-oriented Javascript the Python way
"Making Javascript look like Python: A whimsical Moose Observation Project"