tdhopper
Re:Python 3.14.0rc1
on Tuesday July 22, 2025 @08:40PM (#44654570)
Syntax highlighting in the REPL is a great upgrade
Why isn't packaging part of Python core development?
Re:The uv build back end is now stable
on Thursday July 03, 2025 @09:45AM (#44455032)
I'm not sure you'll get official documentation beyond the PPUG (https://packaging.python.org/en/latest/) which, for reasons, doesn't even mention uv.
For the last year or so, I've been trying to provide an alternative guide that stays abreast the best options and provides simple guides: https://pydevtools.com/.
Re:Fun with uv and PEP 723
on Tuesday June 24, 2025 @08:38PM (#44372580)
Re:Fun with uv and PEP 723
on Tuesday June 24, 2025 @04:41PM (#44370798)
I write an ebook on Python Developer tooling. I've attempted to address some of the weaknesses in the official documentation.
How to migrate from requirements.txt: https://pydevtools.com/handbook/how-to/migrate-requirements.... How to change the Python version of a uv project: https://pydevtools.com/handbook/how-to/how-to-change-the-pyt...
Let me know if there are other topics I can hit that would be helpful!
Re:Teaching Claude to Teach Claude to Play Chess
on Thursday March 20, 2025 @11:14AM (#43424522)
This is amazing
Re:Writing a Math Textbook with Claude with Professor Robert Ghrist
on Monday January 20, 2025 @07:52AM (#42768192)
I interviewed Professor Robert Ghrist from the University of Pennsylvania about how he created a beautiful new linear algebra book for AI students with Claude LLM in just 55 days
Writing a Math Textbook with Claude with Professor Robert Ghrist
Re:Ask HN: Did you encounter any leap year bugs today?
on Thursday February 29, 2024 @03:44PM (#39554787)
My sister is staying in a hotel and all the keycards stopped working.
Re:Python Packaging, One Year Later: A Look Back at 2023 in Python Pac...
on Tuesday January 16, 2024 @11:26AM (#39015136)
> Fast is good, I guess, but what does this say about Python?
I don't buy this complaint (?) about Ruff. The broader point is that Python is _so good_ that people are willing to learn Rust to make the Python experience even better.
Re:Show HN: My Failure Resume
on Thursday March 16, 2023 @11:59AM (#35183677)
I do this: https://tdhopper.com/rejected