One of those really handy things to remember… When git “tracks” a branch, it basically sets up an entry in .git/config which tells git what to do with push and pull. For example: I had a remote branch called Task/Round3.3. I wanted to work on it locally, but have push and pull work right. So [...]
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How to checkout and track a remote git branch
Posted in Engineering, Linux, Open Source, Software, Technique, tagged git, git branch, version control on July 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Ubuntu Post-Install tips…
Posted in Linux, Open Source, Software, System Administration, Technique, tagged Ubuntu, Ubuntu Partner Repositories, Ubuntu Setup on June 14, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I received this from a friend, and thought I would post it here in case anyone would find it useful. After Installing Ubuntu, basically I do this: Go to: System -> Administration -> Software Sources -> Other Sofware, and enable partner repository. After that, we can this on a Terminal: sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get dist-upgrade sudo [...]
PostgreSQL Dump and Restore Notes
Posted in Open Source, Software, System Administration, Technique, tagged PostgreSQL, pg_dump, pg_restore, database backup on May 16, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The pg_dump and pg_restore commands provide excellent flexibility in storing a compressed dump file, and selectively restoring any part of it. I’ve found that dropping and re-creating the target database is the cleanest way to restore a dumpfile — no stray relations left to cause trouble. Unless you own all of the objects being restored, [...]
Great article on Python super, __mro__, and attributes
Posted in Engineering, Open Source, Perspective, Technique, tagged Python, Python attributes, Python super(), Python __mro__ on February 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I highly recommend reading this excellent writeup on Python super(), python __mro__, python attributes, and more. It is Copyright © 2005-2009 Shalabh Chaturvedi http://www.cafepy.com/article/python_attributes_and_methods/python_attributes_and_methods.html#method-resolution-order
A brief introduction to AppStruct
Posted in AppCove, AppStruct, Engineering, Open Source, Technique, tagged Apache, AppCove, AppStruct, mod_wsgi, Open Source, PostgreSQL, Python, Shank on November 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Have been very busy at work lately. We made the decision about a month ago to switch (most|all) new projects over to use Python 3 with Apache, mod_wsgi, and AppStruct. You may know what the first 3 are, but the 4th?? Special thanks goes to Graham Dumpleton behind mod_wsgi, and James William Pye behind Python>>Postgresql. [...]
