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6/8/2022
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[Sublime + Python Setup] why Atom can’t replace Sublime
Hey there, "In a nutshell, Atom is a Sublime Text editor that just got better." When I read this quote I got so worked up I nearly fell off my chair. Because every time I've tried Atom or
6/8/2022
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[PythonistaCafe] What's in PythonistaCafe for you?
Hey there, A couple of years ago I'd become quite interested in martial arts. Hours upon hours of watching "The Karate Kid" growing up must've taken their toll on me... And so, I
6/8/2022
8 : 4
[Python Dependency Pitfalls] The Iceberg
Hey there, The other day I read this quote from a Python developer that made me stop and think: "As a noob with a little programming knowledge already, I've found setting up and installing
6/8/2022
8 : 4
[Python Mastery] The secret to "ethical self-promotion"?
Hey there, Here's some food for thought: There's a difference between *doing* a great job as a Python developer, and *to be seen doing* a great job. Being a skilled developer among peers—and
6/7/2022
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[PythonistaCafe] Why PythonistaCafe exists
Hey there, In one of my last emails I talked about how some online communities in the tech space devolve over time and turn into cesspools of negativity. This relates directly to how and why I started
6/7/2022
8 : 4
[Sublime + Python Setup] The Ctrl+s "Heisenbug"
"What the **** is going on?!" I heard Keith yell. Returning from my lunch break and in a helpful mood I grabbed my coffee mug and shuffled over to my coworker's desk. "What's
6/7/2022
8 : 4
[Python Dependency Pitfalls] "Re-inventing the wheel" disease
Hey there, PyPI, the Python packaging repository, now contains more than 100000 third-party packages in total. That's an *overwhelming* number of packages to choose from... And this feeling of
6/7/2022
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[Python Mastery] What does it mean to "master" Python?
Hey there, A couple of years ago I'd become quite interested in martial arts. Hours upon hours of watching "The Karate Kid" growing up must've taken their toll on me... And so, I
6/6/2022
10 : 44
[Sublime + Python Setup] How to become a happier & more productive Python dev
Hey there, I really struggled with setting up an effective development environment as a new Python developer. It was difficult to build the right habits and to find a set of tools I enjoyed to use.
6/6/2022
10 : 34
[PythonistaCafe] What makes PythonistaCafe different
Hey there, Mastering Python is *not* just about getting the books and courses to study—to be successful you also need a way to stay motivated and to grow your abilities in the long run. Many
6/6/2022
8 : 4
[PythonistaCafe] Q&A
Hey there, At this point you should have a pretty good idea of what PythonistaCafe is about and what makes it special. In this email I want to answer some common questions that I get asked about the
6/6/2022
8 : 4
[Python Dependency Pitfalls] Artisanal "from-scratch" development
Hey there, The other day I got this question from Newsletter member Newvick in my email inbox: ~~~ I'm trying to get past the beginner's stage in Python and one problem I have is: When do you
6/5/2022
8 : 4
[Python Dependency Pitfalls] What dev managers expect from Python candidates
Hey there, My friend Og is a senior manager at Red Hat and works with a large team of developers and quality engineers using Python. I got to pick his brain on what he thought were the most important
6/5/2022
8 : 4
[PythonistaCafe] What's in PythonistaCafe for you?
Hey there, A couple of years ago I'd become quite interested in martial arts. Hours upon hours of watching "The Karate Kid" growing up must've taken their toll on me... And so, I
6/4/2022
8 : 4
[PythonistaCafe] Why PythonistaCafe exists
Hey there, In one of my last emails I talked about how some online communities in the tech space devolve over time and turn into cesspools of negativity. This relates directly to how and why I started
6/4/2022
8 : 4
[Python Dependency Pitfalls] How to set the world on fire
Hey there, #1 on my list of dependency management pitfalls is there for a good reason: It lead to a single developer causing mayhem and breaking thousands of open-source projects around the world in
6/4/2022
2 : 40
[PythonistaCafe] What makes PythonistaCafe different
Hey there, Mastering Python is *not* just about getting the books and courses to study—to be successful you also need a way to stay motivated and to grow your abilities in the long run. Many
6/4/2022
2 : 40
[Python Dependency Pitfalls] A total mess?
Hey there, Recently I watched a Pythonista ask for advice on setting up a Python project on his work machine. This new developer had some prior experience with NodeJS and had just started to get his
6/2/2022
8 : 4
[PythonistaCafe] Q&A
Hey there, At this point you should have a pretty good idea of what PythonistaCafe is about and what makes it special. In this email I want to answer some common questions that I get asked about the
6/1/2022
10 : 4
[PythonistaCafe] What's in PythonistaCafe for you?
Hey there, A couple of years ago I'd become quite interested in martial arts. Hours upon hours of watching "The Karate Kid" growing up must've taken their toll on me... And so, I