Richard VankoningsveldWriting Python code on the Mac — a basic setupA collection of things I’ve learned that set up a stable and easy to use environment for writing Python code on a Mac.Feb 3, 2017Feb 3, 2017
Richard VankoningsveldRandom Python stuff I’ve learned recentlyThrough trying to shift over to Python 3, and practicing generally, I’ve learned/remembered a few cool Python things in the last few weeks…Dec 1, 2016Dec 1, 2016
Richard VankoningsveldUniversity of Toronto function design recipeI’m doing this course, to transition to Python 3 mainly. But, I’m already discovering why it’s so well regarded, and that I have much to…Nov 1, 2016Nov 1, 2016
Richard VankoningsveldOne of those weeksI’ve had one. In an awesome way. I feel like the lid has blown open on Pandora’s box again, or that I’m going down the rabbit hole a little…Oct 28, 2016Oct 28, 2016
Richard VankoningsveldBasic PIP commandspip is a great tool for managing Python packages. If you are a Mac user and have installed Python via Homebrew (which you definitely…Mar 6, 2016Mar 6, 2016
Richard VankoningsveldBasic Homebrew commandsIf you use a Mac you should definitely have a look at installing Homebrew. It’s a great way to install and manage additional applications…Feb 28, 2016Feb 28, 2016
Richard VankoningsveldCollecting The News Quiz with PythonI love The News Quiz! After Ed Readon’s Week I reckon it’s my favourite English comedy radio show. To listen to it I subscribe to the BBC’s…Feb 16, 2016Feb 16, 2016
Richard VankoningsveldJS Math object — some useful bitsI hate Maths (or Math as it’s known in some parts). I hate it because I’m rubbish at it, I don’t understand it, it does my head in, and it…Oct 27, 2015Oct 27, 2015
Richard VankoningsveldA data cleaning exercise with PythonI was recently met with the challenge ofcleaning some data in one of our databases. There is a field in it that has a validation list…Oct 21, 2015Oct 21, 2015
Richard VankoningsveldCreating an RSS feed for Australian Commonwealth Bill changes with PythonThe story of my first real attempt at making something useful with Python.Oct 8, 2015Oct 8, 2015
