Python Bytes #418 I'm a tea pot
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Jan 27, 2025 The show opens with a heartfelt tribute to Michael Foord, a key figure in the Python community. Listeners will discover Valkey, a powerful open-source alternative to Redis. The hosts dive into 30 software development best practices, highlighting simplicity and proper code maintenance. They also discuss cautious mocking in testing and managing MIME types for web projects. Lastly, they celebrate Python's milestones while playfully discussing the quirky HTTP status code 418.
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Michael Foord's Passing
- Michael Foord, a core Python developer, recently passed away.
- He was known for his contributions to the unittest library and the mock package.
Michael Foord's Influence
- Michael Foord significantly influenced early Python and PyCon development.
- He contributed to the unittest library and created the mock package, later integrated into unittest.mock.
Remembering Michael Foord
- Guido van Rossum encouraged sharing positive memories of Michael Foord online.
- Nicholas Tollervey wrote a touching tribute, describing Foord as a "walking paradox."