Python Testing Cookbook: A review


I bought "Python Testing Cookbook" by Greg L. Turnquist, published by Packt. The good. I liked the cookbook recipe approach. Each recipe has the same headers: Its name, "How to do it," "How it works," and "There's more." This may not sound fancy, and it isn't, but it works. The writing's good (albeit sometimes elementary — … Continue reading Python Testing Cookbook: A review →

Heading to Portland


Monday, I'm Portland-bound for Open Source Bridge. I'm looking forward to the community, seeing old friends & acquaintances, learning some new tricks, maybe discreetly spreading the word about the work I'm doing at IP Street, and learning about new Portland startups and small companies that are using Python.

I don’t like Django class-based generic views.


Django had function-based generic views through version 1.25. They were replaced in version 1.3 by class-based generic views. Some caveats: I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer. I'm not FSM's gift to web development. I have a lot of experience with the function-based generic views, and little experience with the class-based ones. (Because they're … Continue reading I don’t like Django class-based generic views. →

Open Source Bridge 2011 schedule


The Open Source Bridge schedule has been published. Yeowzer, I can't wait! I'm going to make this conference a combination learning && networking && vacation. If I do my job correctly, when I return I'll be exhausted and need a blood transfusion.

Lots cookin’


My work is going well. We released a substantial pre-alpha of our product, and the first reactions are positive. I can't say more than that, except to say that we're now in a slog to reach the next release, which, if all goes well, will be somewhere between an alpha and a beta. Time will … Continue reading Lots cookin’ →

Do They Really Want a Change Agent?


My ex-boss Nancy Bruner has started a blog. Her first post is a rip-snorting exposition on "change agents." Joe Bob says check it out. For the past 18 years, I’ve been a change agent in small and large companies across multiple industries, in both start up and legacy environments. “Change” is a concept that Boards … Continue reading Do They Really Want a Change Agent? →