Re: [python-uk] The London Python Code Dojo is coming back next Thursday

2019-04-02 Thread S Walker
The Popular Python Dojo? S On 02/04/2019 16:45, Tim Golden wrote: Start a spin-off: The South Coast Python Code Dojo? Or maybe "The Cinque Ports Python Code Dojo" sounds a bit grander? [I'm sure there's a Monty Python reference there somewhere as well, riffing on the not-so-cinq Cinque Ports]

Re: [python-uk] Benevolent Dictator On Permanent Vacation

2018-07-12 Thread S Walker
While it's a couple of months away, perhaps a send-off at PyconUK (assuming the organisers are happy with that) would be appropriate? S On 12/07/18 18:25, Peter Inglesby wrote: Hi folks, You may already have seen that Guido is stepping back from his position as Python's BDFL, and you can read

[python-uk] London python projects meetup- Thursday 18th January

2018-01-03 Thread S Walker
A meetup for hacking on projects- you know the project I'm talking about, the one you keep having to find excuses for not working on. *smiles* https://www.meetup.com/London-Python-Project-Nights/events/tfhrdpyxcbxb/ I'm going to be looking for a venue in Central London over the next week-

Re: [python-uk] Burning desire to watch cataract surgery?

2017-10-13 Thread S Walker
Is it appropriate to roll your eyes at the roles for eyes? S On 13/10/17 17:42, David Steven-Jennings wrote: *rolls eyes* :p On 13 Oct 2017 5:37 pm, "Stestagg" <stest...@gmail.com<mailto:stest...@gmail.com>> wrote: I think I’ll keep a close eye on this thread! On Fri, 1

[python-uk] (London) Looking for venues for Python Projects Night

2017-10-04 Thread S Walker
Good morning, It's been a while since the last Projects Night, but I'd like to get them going again. Unfortunately, I'm a little short of venues at the moment. In case you don't know what it is, the projects night is intended to be a monthly event where you can go to hack on that project you've

Re: [python-uk] Reviewing third-party packages

2017-07-27 Thread S Walker
wrote: On 27 July 2017 at 15:33, S Walker <walke...@hotmail.co.uk<mailto:walke...@hotmail.co.uk>> wrote: > I suspect malicious phone-home (and other deliberately malicious security) > stuff would be very difficult to automatically test for Presumably you want to spy on outbound n

Re: [python-uk] Reviewing third-party packages

2017-07-27 Thread S Walker
I suspect malicious phone-home (and other deliberately malicious security) stuff would be very difficult to automatically test for, as you're then in a Volkswagen situation and you'll be entering into an arms race with anyone who is taking such malicious actions. For other aspects, I'm afraid

[python-uk] London projects night, Wednesday 19th April

2017-04-07 Thread S Walker
Good morning all, Anyone interested in coming and hacking on that project-that-you-are-going-to-start-soon-maybe-even-tomorrow, the next projects night is on Wednesday 19th April in London. Come along and join in! https://www.meetup.com/London-Python-Project-Nights/events/238879566/ Thanks, S

Re: [python-uk] Python Platform Developer - Counter Terrorism

2017-02-20 Thread S Walker
I'm just wondering what happens if two people with the (BOGUS AGREEMENTS) disclaimer mail each other. This inspires ideas for future dojo silliness. S On 20/02/17 09:10, Harry Percival wrote: Nice! Nicked off Cory Doctorow i think? On Sun, 19 Feb 2017, 19:59 Jonathan Hartley,

Re: [python-uk] 2 Principle Engineer roles in London up to £95k

2016-12-08 Thread S Walker
I've read comments on here supporting there being job postings as they are of use to the community (I think all of us like being able to afford to eat, right?), and I'd tend to agree with that. Maybe a better idea would be to put guidelines for job posting (e.g. not more than x frequency,

Re: [python-uk] Announcing the Yorkshire Inquisition

2016-12-07 Thread S Walker
> > On Wed, Dec 7, 2016 at 2:29 PM, Cory Benfield (Lukasa) > > wrote: > > and as we know, only Sith deal in absolutes > > > Are you absolutely sure about that? I am. Yours, Darth SW ___ python-uk

[python-uk] Build Something- London Python Project Nights

2016-09-23 Thread S Walker
(cross posted from the build something mailing list in case anyone here is interested) Good morning, The next Build Something will be next Wednesday- sorry for the late notice, just giving people a little time to recover from PyconUK! RSVP at: