A guide to creating hand-drawn, XKCD-style plots in Matplotlib using custom code before the feature was officially added.
A technical guide on integrating IPython notebooks into the Octopress blogging platform, including CSS conflict resolution.
Explains how to implement database connection pooling for Django applications using PostgreSQL to improve performance.
A tutorial on creating an animated optical illusion using Python's Matplotlib library, including code and explanations.
Argues that Python's dominance in scientific computing will endure due to its massive community on GitHub and the complementary role of languages like Julia.
Explores dynamic programming in Python through Bayesian Blocks, a method for creating adaptive histograms with optimal bin sizes.
A tutorial on simulating and animating quantum mechanics in Python using the Schrodinger equation and the split-step Fourier method.
A tribute to John Hunter, creator of the matplotlib Python library, reflecting on his impact on scientific computing and open source.
A technical comparison of Numba and Cython for accelerating Python code, including benchmarks and analysis of JIT vs. compiled approaches.
A tutorial on creating basic animations using Matplotlib's FuncAnimation, demonstrated with a moving sine wave.
A quick introduction to the Python Requests library, highlighting its intuitive API for making HTTP requests and its utility for developers.
Discusses the critical role of well-designed APIs in software development, using personal experience with Python's Requests library as a key example.
A guide on integrating Celery task queues with the Pyramid web framework, focusing on configuration without extra dependencies.
A developer's personal journey from skepticism to advocacy for PyLadies, exploring the importance of diversity and inclusion in the tech community.
A rebuttal to claims about PyPy's design philosophy, arguing its core principle is automation, not that 'the compiler knows best'.
A developer shares their journey to becoming a Python core contributor, emphasizing perseverance and the welcoming nature of the project.
A guide to modifying the PATH environment variable within Sublime Text using a custom Python script to better integrate command-line tools.
A developer shares their journey of building a minimalist blog from scratch using Python and Django, focusing on simplicity and learning web development.
Overview of new features in scikit-learn 0.11, including non-linear models, semi-supervised learning, and sparse models for Python machine learning.
Explores deploying Python applications using native system packages (Debian/RPM) for reproducible, scalable deployments, comparing it to container-based approaches.
