Julz HarleyVague Technical Tests Give Mixed MessagesI’ve recently been doing some technical interviews — it’s been a couple of years since I was last in this position and it seems that…Mar 25, 2020Mar 25, 2020
Julz Harleycustom formatter in python 3Formatting has changed (for the better) in python 3. It’s still something I’m training myself to use (years of habitually using %s has to…Jul 19, 2018Jul 19, 2018
Julz HarleyMore about Python context managersPython is an easy language — the consistent syntax, low number of reserved words, similarity to pseudo-code etc.. — might make a developer…Jan 27, 2018Jan 27, 2018
Julz HarleyFeature flags using a context manager in PythonRefactoring and maintaining code is a difficult and messy job. Fortunately there are techniques to help the hapless developer tasked with…Jan 27, 2018Jan 27, 2018
Julz HarleyProvisioning for MacsDevops has made massive progress in managing servers — but is there anything like this for a Mac laptop? I use quite a wide range of apps…Apr 13, 20171Apr 13, 20171
Julz HarleyThe Kitchen Shelf CookbookThis cookbook has a clever idea: assume you have a core set of ingredients. Add a couple of special items to provide a wide range of…Jan 29, 2017Jan 29, 2017
Julz HarleySome tips to packing for an extended trip to AsiaI was asked the other day about things to bring for an extended trip to India, China and various other Asian places. It’s been a while…Jan 28, 2017Jan 28, 2017