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• Don't Forget the Fine Print: Licensing Your Python Library

  January 24, 2025 · compliance dependencies development

  Choosing an open-source license is crucial. Understand common options (MIT, Apache, GPL), why compatibility matters, and how to comply with obligations.

• NASA Technology Readiness Levels

  January 23, 2025 · innovation nasa product-development

  A detailed look at NASA's Technology Readiness Level (TRL) system and how this framework, from its space program origins, can guide technology development.

• Building and Engaging a Community Around Your Open Source Library

  January 22, 2025 · community development github

  Attract users, encourage contributions, and build a welcoming environment for your open source library. Learn practical steps for community engagement.

• The Library Author's Dilemma: Managing Python Dependencies

  January 21, 2025 · best-practices dependencies development

  Python library dependency management balances features vs user pain. Explore best practices for choosing, versioning (~= compatible release), and maintenance.

• Data Science Things Roundup #12

  January 20, 2025 · data-science machine-learning resources

  Data Science Things Roundup #11: Discover hidden gems in data science, featuring ModernBERT, ReaderLM v2, and Cohere''s Rerank 3.5. Catch up on what''s new!

• Hearty Beef Shortrib Ragu: A Winter Comfort Dish

  January 19, 2025 · beef italian pasta

  A rich, hearty shortrib ragu perfect for winter. Slow-cooked until tender, this labor of love yields a deeply flavored sauce for pasta or potatoes.

• Avoiding Common Pitfalls: Injection Flaws in Python Libraries

  January 18, 2025 · development input validation library

  Injection flaws aren't just for web apps. See how SQL & command injection affect Python libraries via input handling, and learn crucial prevention techniques.

• The Art of Saying No: Defining Your Python Library's Scope

  January 17, 2025 · design development library

  Why keeping your Python library focused is harder than it looks, and how saying 'no' can be your most powerful design tool.

• Tap, tap, is this thing still on?

  January 16, 2025 · meta personal

  Announcing the return of the blog! Discussing the rebuild process with Hugo/GitHub Pages/Cursor, backfilling old content, and upcoming topics.

• SDLC in the Age of AI

  January 12, 2025 · ai data-science programming

  Exploring how AI reshapes software development: natural language programming, documentation as prompt engineering, and the role of `.cursorrules` files.