Python moratorium and the future of 2.x
On November 9, Python BDFL ("Benevolent Dictator For Life") Guido van Rossum froze the Python language's syntax and grammar in their current form for... more »
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Comparing Go and Stackless Python
Google has just released a new programming language, called Go. Written by Russ Cox, amongst others, it wraps a custom programming language around... more »
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Google Go Free Download
Google unveils a new open source programming language named Google Go. Download it for free.
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Drupal or Django? A Guide for Decision Makers
There’s a large body of technical information out there about content management systems and frameworks, but not much written specifically for... more »
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DZone Daily Dose - 2009/11/13
In need of an eight screen desktop? The Matrox M9188 PCIe x16 graphics card delivers more screens than you can imagine. Want to change Python 3? ... more »
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PDC and Python (In That Order)
I just want to preface this post by telling you that I am writing it from the eliptical machine. I had this brilliant idea earlier this evening and it... more »
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Is Python Slow?
Python is a programming language that I learnt somewhat recently (something like 2, 3 years ago) and that I like very much. It is simple, to the... more »
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Wake Me Up Before Google's Go Goes
Itching to try a new programming language? Google has you covered. They just released an open source, experimental language called "Go". Google... more »
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Parsing HTML in Python with BeautifulSoup
I got into a spat with Eric Raymond the other day about some code he's written called ForgePlucker. I took a look at the source code and posted saying... more »
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Are Google employees being discouraged from using Python for new projects?
Very interesting discussion about Python future.
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A Quick Introduction to the Spring Python Framework
Want to use Spring but don't want to use Java? Spring for Python is an Inversion of Control container for Python with several additional features such... more »
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Mastering Django
A three part series on how to master Django if you are a beginner...
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Using Python to update your FeedBurner stats
Ever since I’ve moved to my own server for my websites, I’ve wanted to reduce the number of HTTP requests per user as much as possible. Here is how I... more »
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Exploring Python - Simon Willison, Stack Overflow DevDays Amsterdam 2009
Notes from the introduction to Python presentation Simon Willison gave today at Stack Overflow DevDays Amsterdam.
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Python quirks
I’ve been using Python for a while. Recently I have noted some nuances, wonders and counter-intuitive things I ran into. The list grew surprisingly... more »
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How to Write a Spelling Corrector
In the past week, two friends (Dean and Bill) independently told me they were amazed at how Google does spelling correction so well and quickly. The... more »
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Python- Reworking the GIL
The last couple of days I've been working on an experimental rewrite of the GIL. Since the work has been turning out rather successful (or, at least,... more »
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Python on Ice
“Python?” “Yes, Python. It’s a high-level language, we used it for the prototype. We can use it for parts of the system where performance isn’t... more »
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PyHP - Python Web Site Programming
PyHP is an Apache module which embeds the Python language inside web pages. It is inspired by the PHP module to permit quick and easy dynamic web... more »
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Python vs Clojure
This is an interesting time to review programming languages! On the one hand I see a general tendency that companies and individuals are leaving the... more »
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Django 1.2 Planned Features
These are the features proposed for inclusion in Django 1.2, broken into high, medium, and low priorities. For more details, see Version 1.2 Roadmap.
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DZone Daily Dose - 2009/10/27
Adobe makes a Flash Builder for Force.com, Bill Keller possibly confirms the Apple Slate rumors, and Canonical sets a limit on the amount of free... more »
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Getting Started with IronPython
I recently spent some time getting IronPython up and running on my system; I will review what I learned in this post. Hosted inside an interpreter,... more »
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IronRuby and IronPython for .NET 4.0 Beta 2
I’m pleased to announce the release of the IronRuby and IronPython CTPs for .NET 4.0 Beta 2. This is the third preview of IronRuby and IronPython... more »
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