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TRL 1-3: Concept to Proof-of-Concept in Tech Development
Explore TRLs 1-3, the foundational stages of technology development, from initial scientific research and theory through to early proof-of-concept validation.
Will It Blend? Testing Across Environments with Tox
Works on your machine? Great, but what about Python 3.9 or 3.12? Tox ensures library compatibility across different Python versions and dependency sets easily.
Why Does it Smell? Atlanta's R.M. Clayton Water Treatment Plant
An exploration of Atlanta's largest wastewater treatment facility, its history, and why it produces those distinctive odors that impact nearby areas
Inner Source: Bringing Open Source Culture Inside Your Organization
Learn how to harness the power of open source development practices within your organization through inner source principles and practices.
Data Science Things Roundup #13
Data Science Roundup #13: Exploring IBM Granite for enterprise AI, Mistral AI's Le Chat for Europe, and Open Deep Research for DIY AI tools.
Are Your Tests Enough? Measuring Coverage with Coverage.py
Writing tests is step one. Step two is knowing what parts of your library code those tests actually exercise. Enter Coverage.py.
Exploring EOS: A Guide to the Entrepreneurial Operating System
Explore the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) and its six key components: vision, people, data, issues, process, and traction. EOS helps businesses thrive.
The Evolution of Cursor Rules: A More Granular Approach to AI Guidance
Explore Cursor AI guidance evolution from .cursorrules to Project Rules. Learn how the new directory-based system offers more granular, pattern-based control.
Designing for Developer Joy: Python Library Ergonomics
What makes Python libraries joyful? Explore API ergonomics, from naming conventions & sensible defaults to helpful error messages that guide users to solutions.
The Art and History of General Dynamics' Atoms for Peace Campaign
Exploring the fascinating intersection of art, atomic energy, and corporate messaging in the 1950s Atoms for Peace campaign