A roundup of Python news from October 2013, covering NHS tech changes, Microsoft's IPython donation, PyCharm updates, and conference announcements.
A tutorial on creating a Python bot that automatically posts hot Reddit submissions to a Twitter account, using PRAW and Tweepy.
A tutorial on creating a Python Twitter bot that automatically favorites tweets based on a keyword to help grow followers organically.
Overview of scikit-learn 0.14 release, highlighting new features like AdaBoost and performance improvements in benchmarks.
An explanation of *args and **kwargs in Python, showing how to handle variable numbers of arguments in function definitions and calls.
A guide to creating a cross-browser CSS3 card flipping animation using 3D transforms and transitions.
A developer shares their experience redesigning a personal blog using WordPress, focusing on CSS changes and exploring the Ghost platform.
Explains the benefits of using the publish/subscribe pattern in JavaScript for loose coupling and separation of concerns in MV* architectures.
A seminar on Object-Oriented Programming in JavaScript, covering patterns and a modular architecture demo.
Article argues HTML5 apps are viable, citing examples like Forecast.io and ExFM, but hindered by poor Android WebView support.
Analyzes browser support for unprefixed CSS gradients and advises which vendor prefixes are still necessary for web developers in 2013.
The CSS border-corner-shape property is at risk of being removed from the spec. The author calls for developers to provide use cases to help save it.
Preview the upcoming CSS corner-shape property with an interactive SVG tool, exploring beveled, scooped, and notched corners before browser support.
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Comparing JavaScript sorting algorithm performance, showing custom implementations can be slower than V8's native sort function.
Exploring how to use HTML5 localStorage to cache CSS files for improved website performance and faster loading times.
Guide to fixing Ubuntu 12.04 issues on Asus N56VZ laptop, covering subwoofer, ethernet, and multimedia buttons.
A guide to fixing multimedia buttons, subwoofer, and ethernet issues on an Asus N56VZ laptop running Ubuntu 12.04.
Lithium is an x86 assembler written in Clojure, created as a fun side project to generate bare metal code.
A guide to creating scrolling shadow effects using pure CSS and the background-attachment: local property, with browser support considerations.
An open-source HTML5 canvas image editor with multiple layers, jQuery integration, and a modular architecture for extensibility.
