Rewriting Python and Django Example Tests for Explicitness
I recently spoke at DjangoMaine’s December meetup about writing spec-like tests with Python’s unittest. I am adapting the slides into an article, but in the meantime I want to apply the approach to some actual tests encountered in the wild.
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Published: 2012-01-01
Slides for Spec-like Tests in Python
I have uploaded slides for a 2011–12–12 talk at DjangoMaine.
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Published: 2011-12-12
What Should I Work On?
Help me sort out priorities on which web and software projects I should work on right now.
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Published: 2010-01-09
What Should I Write About?
Help me sort out priorities on what I should write right now.
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Published: 2010-01-06
CJ Gaconnet's Cover Letter
Here is a generic edition of my cover letter which I took pieces from to write the custom letter that landed me a full-time job.
Edit: I have removed this document in place of an up-to-date c.v.
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Published: 2010-01-03
CJ Gaconnet's Resume
I dream of doing science for a living. If you work in a lab, email me. I also take interesting freelance telecommuting/local jobs.
I would like a good excuse to visit the Pacific Northwest and New England, but if you like me then email me no matter where you’re at.
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Published: 2010-01-03
The 20 Year Plan
Initial Draft
I strive to become an intellectual giant. I must build a foundation in mathematics and computation; read classics in literature; become a polyglot; learn to draw; and learn music theory and composition. This outlines how I plan to fit all of that into a single lifetime.
It is mainly a list of books right now, but I plan to add dated milestones as I gain clarity. I welcome sage advice.
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Published: 2010-01-03
The CJ Gaconnet Manifesto
Two CJ Gaconnets exist. One lives in my mind’s eye and the other lives on Planet Earth. Inner CJ, in my mind’s eye, is a stand-up guy. He’s entirely altruistic and has exactly those characteristics he needs to succeed in his goals. Outer CJ, who exists by my actions, bears little resemblance to Inner CJ.
The two CJ Gaconnets typically ignore the other’s existence. Inner CJ wants Outer CJ to be like him, but Outer CJ remains indifferent. With each quantum of time that passes, Inner CJ and Outer CJ grow further apart. This manifesto is Inner CJ’s attempt to reach out and unite with Outer CJ. Each will sacrifice his weaknesses and develop his strengths as they reconcile their differences. If successful, the two will become indistinguishable, such as they must have existed at birth.
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Published: 2010-01-03
About CJ Gaconnet
Abbreviated
I tell you a little about my name, email address, education, and sundry opinions.
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Published: 2010-01-03
