Category Archives: Python

OCPython, anyone?

Posted on December 5, 2008 by Russell Finn

As dynamic scripting languages become more widely used, many developers are interested in using them to write “native” Mac OS X software, rather than having to learn Objective-C (which, of course, is a dynamic language in its own right). And … Continue reading →

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Ruby vs. Python (take 147)

Posted on July 25, 2006 by Russell Finn

Tim Bray, a new student of Ruby, admires it for its readability, and compares it to Python: In theory, Python ought to do better, lacking all those silly end statements cluttering up the screen. But in practice, when I look … Continue reading →

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PyWikit

Posted on June 22, 2006 by Russell Finn

In response to a challenge in the Mac forum at Ars Technica, I’ve banged out a quick service that adds “Search With Wikipedia” to your Services menu (right below “Search With Google”). It’s called PyWikit because (a) somebody suggested “Wikit” … Continue reading →

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