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django :: Http404 handling

Posted on December 17, 2009 by admin

Just like “everyone” else I’ve written a custom CMS (Content Management System) that we use internally. One can discuss the merits of writing your own vs. using something like Plone, but given a boss who sometimes wants it “just so” … Continue reading →

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django :: implementing reCAPTCHA in 5 easy steps

Posted on November 13, 2009 by admin

It turns out reCAPTCHA is very easy to implement 🙂 Step #1: install the Python client: [sourcecode language=”ps”] easy_install recaptcha-client [/sourcecode] Step #2: obtain public and private keys here: http://recaptcha.net/whyrecaptcha.html. Step #3: Then create a small helper module, mycaptcha.py, for … Continue reading →

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emacs :: autocompletion and code-commenting

Posted on June 14, 2007 by admin

I’m a believing member in the church of emacs, and in honor of the new release I went looking for solutions to a couple of outstanding issues I’ve had with my emacs installation. Today’s first emacs find is M-; which, … Continue reading →

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OpenID

Posted on May 19, 2007 by admin

I was checking out a number of 37signals’ webapps today (Highrise, Basecamp, and a few others… well worth a look). When I discovered I could sign in with OpenID. After a little googling and watching an excellent screencast over at … Continue reading →

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