Python · Matt Layman

Teaching a kid to code with Pygame Zero

How can you excite a kid about computers? One way is through video games! In this article, I’ll focus on my experience teaching my six year old son some programming by using Pygame Zero.

#Python #Django #SaaS

Completing Account Deactivation on Building SaaS with Python and Django

In the latest episode of Building SaaS with Python and Django, we completed the account deactivation workflow of the Django app.

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Python Testing 101 with pytest

At Python Frederick this month, I presented the fundamentals of testing Python code using pytest. The recording is up on YouTube and I’ve posted all the material to GitHub.

#Python #Ansible #Mitogen

Ansible Cranked to 11

On last week’s Twitch stream, I added Mitogen to my Ansible deploy, and it dramatically improved how fast I could deploy to my site.

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Building SaaS in January

This month on the Building SaaS with Python and Django stream, we covered completing a 3rd party integration, creating admin dashboards, and how to make automation tools to speed up tedious manual tasks. The stream is on Wednesdays at 9pm ET on Twitch.

#Python #Django #honcho #Vagrant #Docker

Local web development vs Vagrant vs Docker: What’s right for you?

Web development is full of tools that claim to help you develop your perfect application. What’s the right tool? Let’s explore options like Docker, Vagrant, and honcho to see which tool can work for you on your next (or current) web app.