This summer I worked on my first substantial research project in Python. I’ve used Python for a number of small projects before, but this was the first time that it was important for me to have an efficient workflow for working with many models at once. I... (more…)

There’s three basic approaches to writing unit tests for python code that interact directly with external API’s. Typically, that code involves functions that hide the details of a HTTP call. (more…)

Strategies for testing Python code that uses Amazon S3. (more…)

mPyPl is a library that simplifies all data-processing tasks in Python, by introducing a functional pipeline concept. (more…)

If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up the people to gather wood, divide the work, and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea. (more…)