One of the reasons I like Python is because it’s simple but powerful. All the tools are there for whatever task needs to be done. I’ve found __getattr__ to be a very useful tool for creating sets of standardized class methods without having to explicitly declare them. Another useful tool is function decorators. Read on to get a quick idea of how to make your own class decorators.
Monthly Archives: March 2009 - Page 2
# Function/Method Decorators
Posted by Eric Shull
on March 10, 2009
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# __getattr__ Deserves Some Respect
Posted by Eric Shull
on March 9, 2009
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On the Popularity of Web Apps
Posted by Eric Shull
on March 4, 2009
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For the last few years I’ve been looking for ways to reinvent the graphical user interface. My original idea was something web-based, but I did not know much about web development at the time. I toyed with Visual Basic, but it was slow and awkward. I tried with OpenGL, but it was not only too powerful for what I wanted to do, but too complex to maintain robustness. I adopted Python when it seemed capable of making custom GUIs, but alas, Tkinter is somewhat limited. Now I am back to trying a web-based using AJAX.
Quick notice to podcast listeners
Posted by Tom Schultz
on March 3, 2009
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I have recently changed the podcast URL to http://feeds2.feedburner.com/PointlessRantsPodcast. The site RSS will still contain the podcasts but if you want only the podcasts then this new feed is the one you want. I’m trying to make this transition as fluid as possible. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! I will post more details on this later as I get time. I would like to write up a post describing the process so others can learn from my mistakes!
Making a To Do Timeline with Excel
Posted by Eric Shull
on March 2, 2009
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I used to use Outlook for my task-keeping, or more specifically a PDA syncing with Outlook. Recently I’ve switched to using an iPod Touch, which does not come with anything for making to do lists, let alone something that syncs with Outlook and is as helpful as what Windows Mobile uses.
Necessity, however, is the mother of invention. I’ve adopted to using Excel as my to do list, and I actually like it much better than what I used to use. Read on for details.
Episode #4 – A Day Late and a Dollar Short
Posted by Tom Schultz
on March 2, 2009
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Yeah we’re burnt out, tired, failing classes but we’re podcasting for you! Just for your enjoyment! Because we love you all!
- News
- Stock market 12 year low?
- MS wipes winmo 6.5 from stolen phone – engadget.com
- Windows 7 to Kill Quicktime ? techradar.com
- Google joins European Union in antitrust case for IE in windows tech.slashdot.org
- Gamer Skin disease idle.slashdot.org
- Topics/Rants
- Management Woes/Rewards
- Will there ever be a “Perfect” OS?
- College burnout How to remedy?
What Do You Want?
Now that we’ve had a couple months to get some posts and podcasts up, what do you, the readers and listeners, want more of? Leave a comment telling us what you like and what you want to hear more of, or even what you want to see less of.
Here’s a quick summary of what we’ve talked about so far, just as a reminder.