Mailman 3 May 2013 - python-uk

hexagonal Django
by Jonathan Hartley Sept. 11, 2014

Sept. 11, 2014

The last few weeks I've been thinking about the architectural pattern known as Clean, Onion, Hexagonal, or Ports'n'Adaptors <http://blog.8thlight.com/uncle-bob/2012/08/13/the-clean-architecture.html> (http://blog.8thlight.com/uncle-bob/2012/08/13/the-clean-architecture.html). I'm curious if many people are applying it in the Django world? I haven't, yet, but I'm thinking of refactoring a vertical slice of our monster Django app into this style, and I'd love to hear if you think it's crazy / brilliant / obvious / old-hat, etc. Jonathan -- Jonathan Hartley tartley(a)tartley.com http://tartley.com Made of meat. +44 7737 062 225 twitter/skype: tartley

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Re: [python-uk] Don't be afraid to commit - a free Python/Django workshop (Cardiff)
by craig astill July 4, 2014

July 4, 2014

I would be interested in this. craig > A hands-on workshop for Python/Django developers who would like to > contribute > more to the projects they use, but need more grounding in some of the tools > required. > > What's in it for you > ==================== > > As well as helping to put you in a position to commit successfully to > collaborative projects, the workshop's emphasis on using virtualenv/pip and > git will help you manage your own work in a more streamlined and efficient > way. > > The automate testing tutorial - the most substantial component of the > workshop > - will help you develop your software faster, better and more easily. > > What we'll cover > ================ > > The workshop will take participants through the complete cycle of > identifying > a simple issue in a Django or Python project, writing a patch with tests > and > documentation, and submitting it. > > The workshop will take you through the use of: > > * virtualenv and pip > * git (and GitHub) > * running and writing tests for Python applications > * writing and building documentation using Sphinx > * submitting a pull request > > A workbook and reference guide will be provided to support the workshop. > > What you need to know > ===================== > > The workshop is open to anyone, but places will be limited. > > Date: a weekday morning or afternoon in February or March 2012 > Venue: Cardiff University > Attendance fee: none > > Let me know if you'd like to attend! > > Daniele >

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Suggestions / best practices for deployment
by Harry Percival June 5, 2013

June 5, 2013

Dear UK Python chums, some of you probably know I'm writing a book about TDD for O'Reilly. I'm looking for some help with the (first) chapter on deployment. http://www.obeythetestinggoat.com/what-to-say-about-deployment.html What do you use for deployment? Do you have any kind of automated scripts? How do you manage virtualenvs, the database, apache/uwsgi config... What do you think might work as a sort of "best practice lite" for a simple site for beginners? (django, sqlite database, static files) -- ------------------------------ Harry J.W. Percival ------------------------------ Twitter: @hjwp Mobile: +44 (0) 78877 02511 Skype: harry.percival

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Second London Pyramid Meetup
by Rachid Belaid June 3, 2013

June 3, 2013

Hello, Thank you to everyone who came to the first Pyramid meetup. This month we'd like continue sharing and learning about Pyramid with some fresh talks, and we are also prepared to welcome any newcomers! The next meetup will be on *Tuesday, June 4, 2013*: http://www.meetup.com/The-London-Pyramid-Group/events/119944802/ We are still looking for at least one more speaker so let me know if you would be interested to do a talk about a Pyramid related subject: Pyramid, Pylons, SQLAlchemy, Beaker/DogPile (cache/session) ... There's no need to already be a pyramid user to join us. If you're interested in this framework, need to get started or simply curious about a framework you've never heard about then of course you are welcome to join us. Rach *Previous Meetup slides: * *View Lookup*: http://www.slideshare.net/rachbelaid/pyramid-views-20820325 *Routing and traversal*: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/5469585/PyramidLondon-Routing.pdf -- Rach Belaid @rachbelaid <https://twitter.com/rachbelaid>

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Workshop: Don't Be Afraid to Commit, Cardiff
by Daniele Procida May 30, 2013

May 30, 2013

I'm running a Don't Be Afraid to Commit in Cardiff weekend after next, under the auspices of the excellent Cardiff Dev Workshop, <http://www.cardiffdevworkshop.com>. It's a workshop/tutorial for Python/Django developers who would like to contribute to the projects they use, but need more grounding in some of the tools required. I ran this at the DjangoCon Europe sprints in Warsaw a couple of weeks ago, and it seemed to work pretty well there, See <https://dont-be-afraid-to-commit.readthedocs.org/> for more information. The workshop will take participants through the complete cycle of identifying a simple issue in a Django or Python project, writing a patch with tests and documentation, and submitting it. The workshop is aimed at the first-time committer. Very little experience is required: <https://dont-be-afraid-to-commit.readthedocs.org/en/latest/prerequisites.ht…> It's free to anyone who'd like to attend, but you need to register because places are limited: <http://www.cardiffdevworkshop.com/workshop/>. Regards, Daniele

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London Python Code Dojo is happening next Thursday
by Gautier HAYOUN May 30, 2013

May 30, 2013

Good afternoon Pythonistas, next week on Thursday will be the first Thursday (06/06) of June and that means London Python Code Dojo! We are moving to Bank of America in Canary Wharf this time so come try our new host hospitality by grabbing some tickets before they are all gone : https://ldnpydojo.eventwax.com/london-python-code-dojo-season-4-episode-10 Given the nature of our host, Nicholas is suggesting "to think up some bank/finance/economic-related problems for the dojo to solve. Implement a Monte Carlo / Las Vegas algorithm? (Look 'em up on Wikipedia) Something Bitcoin related..? A simple "god" game that requires you manage an economy?" If you can think of problems in the same vein please share them with us when you book your ticket. If you need any more information, contact the team via Twitter: @ldnpydojo or via email team(a)ldnpydojo.org.uk . Look forward to seeing you all next Thursday. Best, Gautier

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upcoming python dojo
by Sam Phippen May 30, 2013

May 30, 2013

Hi Guys, I saw the tweets for the upcoming python dojo, at the last one I went to there was a lightning talk about bit torrent. There was some interest in bit coin, I'd be happy to do a lightning talk about how bit coin works technically if people are interested. Thanks -- Sam Phippen

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Python/Django at Hogarth Worldwide
by Ben Curwood May 30, 2013

May 30, 2013

Afternoon Everyone, Here at Hogarth, we are looking for Python/Django Developers to join our ever-evolving technology department. We run large application services that interact with global agencies and advertisers to produce, store and distribute advertisements worldwide. Here at Hogarth we pride ourselves in keeping on the pulse of the latest developments to make the work we do and how we do it the most exciting, Agile and dynamic environment to work in. We are friendly, we are fast moving, we have a casual dress code and we like a drink. What you can hopefully bring to us: * Fluency in Python 2.5+ and experience building/contributing to large Django web applications * Good understanding of RESTful web services and developing/extending a REST API ideally * Experience of real-time push/long-polling tech, such as node.js and websockets * Experience working with SVN and GIT * Experience working in an Agile/SCRUM environment * Strong TDD experience What we can offer you: * A kick ass Mac * Nice office in the middle of London, Clerkenwell (or Covent Garden - we're moving soon) * Cool colleagues, who you will learn from * Some excellent projects for you to do your best work ever * Relaxed, fun environment, conducive to doing good work * The opportunity to learn about new methods and technologies Open Positions: Python/Django Developer Senior Python/Django Developer Lead Python/Django Developer Developer in Test (TDD/Automation specialist) Contact us if you are interested in talking further! -- Ben Curwood Hogarth Worldwide Limited Direct: +44 207 2406400 Mobile: +44 7768 557 654 Linkedin: http://uk.linkedin.com/in/bencurwood Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ben_curwood Are you a freelancer? Join our Linkedin group: Hogarth London Freelance Group<http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4915493&goback=%2Enpv_20215018_*1_*1_*1_…> www.hogarthww.com

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PyCon Ireland Early Bird tickets ending in just over 2 weeks
by Vicky Lee - Python Ireland May 29, 2013

May 29, 2013

Hi All, When: 12th - 15th October 2013 Where: Burlington Hotel (conference) / College of Computer Training (sprints), Dublin Early Bird tickets are still available. Just over two weeks left! Ends *June 16th*. Buy yours at http://python.ie/pycon/ If you are interested in any of the sprints, you can register via http://python.ie/pycon/ as well. Call for Proposals <http://bit.ly/speakerpyconie> and Sponsors<http://bit.ly/sponsorpyconie>are still open. If you have any questions, please contact pycon(a)python.ie. Cheers, /// Vicky (PyCon Ireland <http://python.ie/pycon/2013/> co-Chair) Python Ireland <http://python.ie/> co-Chair / Treasurer EuroPython Board<https://ep2012.europython.eu/blog/2012/07/08/change-board-europython-society> PSF member <http://pyfound.blogspot.ie/2012/08/welcome-new-psf-members.html>

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Next CamPUG meeting: Tue 4th June 2013
by Tony Ibbs May 28, 2013

May 28, 2013

From the Cambridge and East Anglian Python Group google group: The next meeting will be Tuesday 4th Junel, 7.30pm at RealVNC (http://tinyurl.com/realvncoffices). We normally stop about 9.30pm, and go on to the pub. This will be a "doing stuff" meeting. Specific ideas of "stuff" are always welcome. Meetings after that should be: • Tuesday 2nd July, a talks meeting • Tuesday 6th August, another doing stuff meeting • Tuesday 3rd September, another talks meeting Tibs

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