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j2d2j2d2

630 karma · joined September 9, 2010

Python, erlang and guitars!

Twitter: @j2labs

Code blog: j2labs.tumblr.com

Code: https://github.com/j2labs

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j2d2j2d2··on Facebook Acquires Beluga
Finiteloop = Bret Taylor, CTO of Facebook
j2d2j2d2··on Hunch engineering is answering questions on formspring
Some of their answers seem a little nonsensical. Python, for example, is not blazingly fast, but it is good for some things like I/O bound systems.
j2d2j2d2··on Photon: high performance PHP/Mongrel2/ZeroMQ micro framework
I have also started a framework called brubeck for using python's eventlet for coroutines for message routing / processing.

https://github.com/j2labs/brubeck

I have the proof of concept, which is more minimal as a project I'm calling mongrevent.

https://github.com/j2labs/mongrevent

Mongrevent has better documentation for how the interaction with Mongrel2 / ZeroMQ works.

j2d2j2d2··on [dead]
The NLTK Cookbook is also great.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1849513600

j2d2j2d2··on RIP Pandora, Kindle on the iPhone
If the plan is indeed to ditch the app approach, I would be very surprised. Html5 does not offer the same reliability as a native app at this time.

It could happen down the line with a solid web experience as the starting point.

j2d2j2d2··on Show HN: We made LinkedList NYC. A weekly newsletter for New York hackers.
I am stoked for this. I have met David a couple times and know he's got the right mind and attitude to do a good job.

NYC is not an easy place to navigate quickly. This newsletter will especially help hackers new to the NYC scene.

j2d2j2d2··on RIP Pandora, Kindle on the iPhone
That would destroy its portability.
j2d2j2d2··on Python 3 Wall of Shame
Interesting to see pymongo on that list.

What about other databases?

Edit: Mysql appears to be represented too

j2d2j2d2··on Firefox 4, 5, 6 and 7 to be released before the end of 2011
I agree. It suggests that version numbers are essentially meaningless when the consumer of the versioned item is only concerned with what is supported.

It almost seems reasonable to think any browser level 7 should have full HTML5 compatibility. Level 8 should have IndexDB as the built-in database.

I haven't spent a lot of time considering this idea, but I'm attracted to the stability that could be gained from having versions somewhat mapped to implementation standards.

j2d2j2d2··on When Irish Eyes Are Crying
It still has a bubble which hasn't popped. Australia is def a nation to watch.
j2d2j2d2··on VCs Are Not Your Friends
I don't understand why financial relationship has to be perceived as a negative thing. A business relationship can be excellent, just like a typical friendship.

Expectations are different, sure. There are a lot of good things that can come from it in spite of that.

It's the people involved that make it crap or awesome.

j2d2j2d2··on MongoDB vs. Clustrix: Fault Tolerance and Availability
Just alerting readers to be aware of potential bias. What you said is a fair point, but we're after the same goal.
j2d2j2d2··on MongoDB vs. Clustrix: Fault Tolerance and Availability
These posts are written by one of the Clustrix founders.
j2d2j2d2··on Apple Moves to Tighten Control of App Store
You can read them, but unless you have the dx it will be difficult. I much prefer the experience of goodreader on iPad.
j2d2j2d2··on Exit Hudson, enter Jenkins
I think it's a bit unfair to use this as the title when you're linking to an official Jenkins post.

The actual title doesn't make a swipe at Hudson.

j2d2j2d2··on The Hacker Work Ethic
Doesn't seem to work.
j2d2j2d2··on Toy Store: ORM for Riak, Redis, Cassandra, Memcached, darn near anything
I wrote something similar for Python. Not quite as robust, but on a similar path.

DictShield: https://github.com/j2labs/dictshield

j2d2j2d2··on Using Python generators for real work [pdf]
You could use eventlet or gevent for coroutines in Python.
j2d2j2d2··on Ask HN : Which opensource project for beginner python developer
I have to disagree. The IOLoop is not trivial and could lead to some major confusion.
j2d2j2d2··on Get Ruby and Rails running on Ubuntu with one command
Nothing wrong with reading the script before running it. :)
j2d2j2d2··on Facebook unpopular in Japan
Tumblr appears to be very popular over there. Instgrrm too.

Can anyone from Japan comment on these two?

j2d2j2d2··on Can Google Get Its Mojo Back?
I'd like to hear you examples and continue the conversation but I think email is more appropriate. jdennis at google's mail service
j2d2j2d2··on Hudson (OSS CI Server) to rename itself to escape Oracle's control
The Internet already has a Jenkins...

Leeeerrroooyyyy Jennnnkiiinnnsssss

j2d2j2d2··on Can Google Get Its Mojo Back?
Could you explain just what IBM did that demonstrates a return? They're certainly still profitable, but people don't fear them as a competitor.
j2d2j2d2··on Can Google Get Its Mojo Back?
No. Companies don't get their mojo back.

Edit: with the exception of when certain original members of the company come back.

j2d2j2d2··on 7-inch pocket gaming concept blows our minds six ways from Sunday
Hmm... I'm not sure how a player would walk diagonally in RPG shown in the screenshot if they've only got one thumb for two keys.

Gimme a d-pad or go home.

j2d2j2d2··on Happy Birthday to the Suit
I don't really have any disagreements with what you said, I just don't like wearing them. They're not particularly comfortable. Too hot for many occasions.

I think it's worth mentioning that while everyone looks about the same, the people that want to really show their wallets continue to do so with flashy, expensive suits. Suits are an equalizer for everyone but the top.

I don't adjust my prices with regard to the suit. The rationale behind it feels like the rationale for eating a bag of chips while you're on a diet. I don't feel like wearing a suit today so I'll discount my personal value while asking to be paid. I don't feel like being on a diet today so I'll ignore it while attempting to control my weight.

j2d2j2d2··on Happy Birthday to the Suit
I used to work for Bear Stearns. I was thinking of quitting before the crisis hit but had to stay and watch after the day our stock value dropped to $2 a share.

By the time I left I really hated working there. I tell some of the story here: http://j2labs.net/blog/2010/jan/11/economies-pools-and-piss/

Anyway, when I moved out of the apartment I had, near Wall St, I threw out my suits. I told myself I'd never take a job that required a suit. The suit felt like a hollow nod between business men that the appearance of success was to be regarded just as highly as the ability to succeed.

I'm less hostile to suits today, but I much prefer to do business with the types of people that also don't like wearing them.

j2d2j2d2··on [dead]
Whether or not it has been proven, I find the idea of people asking whether or not we have free will in a determined universe rather hilarious.
j2d2j2d2··on Merry Christmas HN
Happy Atheistmas! (not trying to troll)

Edit: What would you prefer? I'm trying to acknowledge my beliefs during this holiday season and cheer the holidays on, but I am an atheist. Perhaps silence would be better?

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