Author announces attending Ping Play! Edition, a community-driven conference focused on the Play Framework.
Discusses the internet's pragmatic ethos and why using GitHub for large datasets requires rethinking desktop paradigms for web-native, granular data delivery.
An iOS developer shares favorite podcasts for learning programming techniques, development insights, and tech career advice through audio.
Explains why experienced teams are crucial for successful CPU design, contrasting it with the software startup world.
A review of the book 'Dreaming in Code', which chronicles the failures of the Chandler open-source software project as a cautionary tale.
Explores how open source developers are compensated, covering monetary donations, platforms like Gittip, and employer support.
An analysis of the concept of meritocracy in open source and tech communities, questioning its validity and potential negative effects.
A community-driven AngularJS style guide and best practices repository for developers.
A Presidential Innovation Fellow shares 10 key lessons on driving tech innovation within government, focusing on culture, process, and bureaucracy.
A guide to implementing effective code reviews in software teams, covering the benefits, principles, and practical steps for a healthy review culture.
A software developer reflects on the personal and professional tension between being a critical, negative thinker and fostering a welcoming tech community.
A recap and thank you message for the successful PyCon APAC 2013 conference held in Japan, highlighting sponsors, venue, and attendees.
A developer's review of 'Peopleware', analyzing how poor office environments harm productivity and the benefits of working from home.
Argues for treating data like open-source code, with version control and community collaboration to improve quality and transparency.
Analyzes a TV clip to explain how open source contributions work, focusing on small fixes and effective contributor practices.
A student's experience at PennApps, the largest student hackathon, where they built a universal uploader app for SoundCloud.
A guide to writing effective technical documentation that teaches users, not just tells them, focusing on programming languages and libraries.
Author announces a new book, 'The Hacker's Guide to Python,' sharing advanced Python knowledge and best practices learned from large-scale projects like OpenStack.
A comprehensive, curated list of Python programming resources for all skill levels, covering tutorials, libraries, frameworks, and best practices.
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