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Python Script extracting data from a JSON file

Extract Nested Data From Complex JSON

Never manually walk through complex JSON objects again by using this function.

Compile Frontend JavaScript with Babel and Gulp

Compile Frontend JavaScript with Babel and Gulp

Using ECMAScript functions on the frontend the quick and dirty way.

Creating an AMI with HashiCorp Packer

Creating an AMI with HashiCorp Packer

HashiCorp's version control for infrastructure.

Abstract depiction of a Flask application.

Configuring Your Flask App

Best practices on configuring Flask. Use different configs for different environments and keep sensitive values out of your source code.

Reading and Writing to CSVs in Python

Reading and Writing to CSVs in Python

Read information from existing CSVs or write/modify your own. Keep your script lightweight by leveraging Python's built-in I/O and CSV libraries.

Using Random Forests for Feature Selection with Categorical Features

Using Random Forests for Feature Selection with Categorical Features

Python helper functions for adding feature importance, and displaying them as a single variable.

Tuning Random Forests Hyperparameters: min_samples_leaf

Tuning Random Forests Hyperparameters: min_samples_leaf

Tune the min_samples_leaf parameter in for a Random Forests classifier in scikit-learn in Python

The Art of Routing in Flask

The Art of Routing in Flask

Empower your Flask application to grow dynamically with intelligent routes and well-structured views.

Create an Iterative List in Excel Without Any Real Coding

Create an Iterative List in Excel Without Any Real Coding

Roll On Through: This isn't standard programming... THIS IS EXCEL! We get creative in Excel by making FOR loops without using VBA.

So You've Fucked up your Python Path

So You've Fucked up your Python Path

A timeless hazing ritual for new Python devs, and how to fix it.