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An oral history of Bank Python
The strange world of Python, as used by big investment banks
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Async Python is not faster
Async Python is slower than "sync" Python under a realistic benchmark. A bigger worry is that async frameworks go a bit wobbly under load.
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Agent memory as a file format
Memoryfields - a vastly simpler way to do agent memory
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Dependency cooldowns turn you into a free-rider
Against dependency cooldowns as a response to supply chain attacks
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The Troublesome Active Record Pattern
How inappropriate data access patterns massively slow down programs and how the same problems arise with RESTful APIs.
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Applying Mypy to real-world projects
Some hints and tips for getting started with Mypy and introducing it to existing projects