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Mapping Python to Databases

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June 11, 2008
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Essential SQLAlchemy introduces a high-level open-source code library that makes it easier for Python programmers to access relational databases such as Oracle, DB2, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQLite. SQLAlchemy has become increasingly popular since its release, but it still lacks good documentation. This practical book fills the gap, and because a developer wrote it, you get an objective look at SQLAlchemy's tools rather than an advocate's description of all the "cool" features. Learn more.  

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June 10, 2008
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We're talking today with Benjamin Mako-Hill; he has his fingers in so many pies I'm just going to read his bio off the OSCON Website. 

Does Enterprise Development Have to be Painful, part three

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June 10, 2008
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chromatic explores how to build, bundle, and deploy an application with SAP NetWeaver Composition Environment and evaluates the whole process for creating and deploying applications in the enterprise. 

Slackware 12.1 - The Newest Version of the Oldest Surviving Linux Distribution

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June 8, 2008
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Slackware has a well earned reputation for reliability, stability, and performance. It may also be the least user friendly major Linux distribution on the planet short of building Linux From Scratch. 

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Brian Aker's Vision for a Livable Design, Looking at MySQL as OSCON Approaches

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June 2, 2008
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With me today is Brian Aker, Director of Technology for MySQL. Brian is the author of Running Weblogs w/ Slash. He's also leading a tutorial at O'Reilly's Open Source Convention, July 21-25, in Portland, Oregon... 

Get the Most Out of Your Brain

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June 2, 2008
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Your Brain: The Missing Manual is a practical look at how to get the most out of your brain — not just how the brain works, but how you can use it more effectively. What makes this book different than the average self-help guide is that it's grounded in current neuroscience. You get a quick tour of several aspects of the brain, complete with useful advice you can apply to everyday situations. Learn more.

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June 2, 2008
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This summer, O'Reilly Media announces the creation of the Flex 3 Cookbook Cook-Off to celebrate the recent publication of Flex 3 Cookbook: Code-Recipes, Tips, and Tricks for RIA Developers (see this book on O'Reilly or on Amazon), written by Josh... 

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