Issue #153

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Feb. 13, 2015

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Python 3.5.0a1 released, Django Fellowship, PyData paris and much more.

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News


Python 3.5.0a1 Released!
This version includes the much awaited new operator (@) for matrix multiplication, more details after the jump!
python.org
Shared by @myusuf3
 

Call for applicants: Django Fellowship
The DSF has finished a successful funding round for the second Django Fellowship. if you think you might be a fit for this now ongoing position as a Django Fellow click through to checkout all the details and apply.
djangoproject.com
Shared by @mgrouchy
 

PyData Paris 2015
The first PyData in Paris is coming up on April 3th, 2015. If you are looking to sponsor or participate in some way check out the link.
joinux.org
Shared by @pydataparis
 

PyCon Sweden Call For Proposals
Less than a week Left to submit your proposal for PyCon Sweden. Proposals are due the 16th of February so hurry up and get yours in.
haard.se
Shared by @mgrouchy
 

Discussion


Best way to get a job working with Python?
reddit.com
Shared by @myusuf3
 

Jobs

Projects


bidict
2-way dict which has support for a slice syntax.
github.com
Shared by @mgrouchy
 

vim-hackernews
beautiful vim plugin for hackernews! If you even a slight vim user and an avid hackernews reader worth the look!
github.com
Shared by @myusuf3
 

API-Hour
A lightweight framework for writing efficient daemons.
github.com
Shared by @mgrouchy
 

synapse
Implementation of the Matrix reference homeserver.
github.com
Shared by @mgrouchy
 

pysswords
Manage your passwords from the terminal.
github.com
Shared by @myusuf3
 

stackit
Allows you to query StackOverflow from the command line.
github.com
Shared by @mgrouchy
 

python-atomicwrites
Useful library for atomic file writes.
github.com
Shared by @mgrouchy
 

djoser 
Useful. A REST implementation of Django's authentication system. Super useful for the next time you want to start a new app that uses a single page architecture. 
github.com
Shared by @konradhalas
 

django-watson 
django-watson is a fast multi-model full-text search plugin for Django.
github.com
Shared by @myusuf3
 

Articles


Default arguments in Python
Good overview of using default arguments in Python including some gotchas.
lgiordani.com
Shared by @tw_lgiordani
 

Getting Started with Data Analysis
Very nice getting started guide for dipping your toes into data analysis with Python.
blogspot.ca
Shared by @mgrouchy
 

Accept Functions for Simple Interfaces Instead of Classes
A sample from the book effective Python. Nice explanation with examples about using functions rather than classes for simple interfaces.
effectivepython.com
Shared by @mgrouchy
 

Cleaner Code Through Partial Function Application
Nice write up about functools and partials in Python. Great job!
chriskiehl.com
Shared by @myusuf3
 

Linear Regression Implementation in Python
Nice blog post about using linear regressions in Python to predict which show will be more popular Flash vs. Arrow. #teamflash
dataconomy.com
Shared by @myusuf3
 

Understanding Python Metaclasses
This is a blog post about __dunder__ functions masquerading as a Metaclasses write up. Give it a look, nice read.
ionelmc.ro
Shared by @myusuf3
 

An algorithm to extract looping GIFs from videos
I am constantly impressed with what moviepy is capable with very little effort! Awesome post!
github.io
Shared by @myusuf3
 
 
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