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January 2024

23-01-2024
solhsa.com - tutorials

solhsa.com - tutorials

Source: solhsa.com
Notes:

A visual and simple explanation of the calculations for easing. I am not sure but I think some of this is over complicated. I mean I don't know that we need so many variations. In any event, it is much easier to follow because they pull out the bit that is needed.

Tags: easing servo servo-easing formulas calculations
19-01-2024
Essay | Why Americans Have Lost Faith in the Value of College

Essay | Why Americans Have Lost Faith in the Value of College

Source: wsj.com

Three generations of ‘college for all’ in the U.S. has left most families looking for alternatives.

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"One result of this transactional attitude has been a sharp increase in cheating. College is one of the few products whose consumers try to get as little out of it as possible, because its market value is tied to the credential, not to the education that it is meant to represent, says Bryan…

Tags: college university credentials education higher-education
16-01-2024
A 3-Question Checklist for Better Course Design

A 3-Question Checklist for Better Course Design

Source: hbsp.harvard.edu

Only when educators are clear on what students should gain by the end of the term can they design effective courses to get them there. Ask yourself these three simple questions when designing your next course to ensure it resonates with students.

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I found this article a good review and reminder about course design and teaching.

Tags: teaching how-to course-design higher-education
10-01-2024
Top Python libraries of 2023

Top Python libraries of 2023

Source: tryolabs.com

Exploring the expansive universe of Python libraries in 2023, our curated selection goes beyond the usual suspects to uncover hidden gems and innovative tools. Dive in!

Notes:

Nice list of libraries. Heavily weighted towards AI and data science.

Tags: python ai package python-package library datascience

December 2023

31-12-2023
Configuration in Python Applications: No Magic, Just Necessary Practice

Configuration in Python Applications: No Magic, Just Necessary Practice

Source: robertrode.com

During the development of Python applications, I've continually asked myself how and when variables should be passed and initialized for the application's configuration. I want to be able to easily override the configuration for tests, for example, to use a local database for testing. But what exactly is application configuration, and why is it needed? The website a ...

Tags: python tips how-to config configuration
30-12-2023
Static Site Generators

Static Site Generators

Source: fullstackpython.com

A static site generator combines a markup language with a templating engine to produce HTML files. Learn more on Full Stack Python.

Notes:

Even though I love Nanoc, I continue my forced conversion to Python and am looking for something as nice and simple as Nanoc. Let's see!

Tags: static-site-generator nanoc blog wordpress python