An introduction to virtualenv, a tool for creating isolated Python environments to manage library dependencies for different projects.
A feature request to generate PowerShell scripts from actions taken in the Azure Management Portal for automation and reusability.
A developer's session on using C#, Xamarin, and Azure Mobile Services for cross-platform push notifications at TechEd Australia 2013.
A tutorial explaining how to handle exceptions in Python using try, except, and finally clauses with practical examples.
Explains how to use PostgreSQL's COMMENT feature to document tables, columns, and SQL for better data understanding and maintenance.
A guide showing how to check the installation path and version of Python on both Linux and Windows operating systems.
A guide to Python coding styles, linking to official documentation, PEP-8, Google's guide, and Khan Academy's style guide.
A step-by-step guide for installing Python 2.xx on Windows 7, including setting the PATH environment variable.
A guide to packaging Python scripts using setuptools for distribution on PyPI, including basic setup examples.
MvcSiteMapProvider 4.0 stable release for ASP.NET MVC offers dynamic navigation, SEO features, and improved dependency injection support.
A practical guide to packaging and uploading a Python module to PyPI, covering modern tools and best practices.
A look back at the Dell Optiplex GX620 USFF, highlighting its unique compact design and hefty external power supply from 2006.
Explains how to use Python's dictionary get() method to avoid KeyError exceptions by providing default values.
Explains the difference between the 'return' and 'global' keywords in Python functions, with code examples.
A tutorial on generating random strings in Python using the random and string modules, useful for creating passwords.
Explains the purpose and function of the __init__.py file in Python packages for organizing and importing modules.
Explains the Python 'with' statement for safe file handling, preventing corruption by automatically closing files even during exceptions.
A developer shares personal strategies for maintaining motivation and overcoming learning plateaus during the difficult stages of learning to code and design.
A guide to debugging and fixing the common OpenSSL::SSL::SSLError in Ruby, explaining SSL/TLS basics and certificate verification.
A guide on using Python's built-in SimpleHTTPServer module to quickly share files over a local network.
