| domain | lethain.com |
| summary | Here's a summary of the website content, categorized for clarity:
1. Personal Blog & Reflections (Significant Portion):
* Japan & ALT Experience: A large number of entries document the author’s experiences as an ALT (Assistant Language Teacher) in Japan, detailing daily life, observations, reflections on culture, and personal challenges. There's a strong focus on writing haiku and poetry related to their experiences. * General Reflections: The blog includes broader reflections on writing, programming, life in general, and philosophical musings.
2. Python & Web Development Projects:
* LifeFlow: A significant portion of the blog is dedicated to a project named "LifeFlow," a web application (likely built with Django) for creating and editing interactive diagrams/flowcharts. There are frequent updates on features, improvements, and the editor itself. * Processed Tower Defense: A game development project utilizing Processing.js for visual representation and logic. * BOSS Search Service: A project aiming to build a custom search service using Python and potentially BeautifulSoup, mirroring Yahoo’s BOSS system for searching recipes and other online data. * Django Extensions/Alternatives: There’s a concerted effort to replace Django’s default components with alternatives: * Jinja2: Used as a template engine replacement. * SQLAlchemy: Employed as a database ORM alternative. * Sparklines.js: Porting the Sparklines.js library to Python for data visualization.
3. Objective-C & Cocoa Development:
* PyObjC: A significant project involving wrapping Objective-C libraries and frameworks in Python, enabling Python developers to use Cocoa technologies. There are detailed explanations and code examples related to: * Creating bindings for Cocoa frameworks. * Working with NSOutlineView (for hierarchical data). * Manipulating images and UI elements.
4. Miscellaneous Technical Content:
* JavaScript & Processing.js: Several posts explore using JavaScript, specifically Processing.js, for creative coding and interactive visualizations. * CoreData: Tutorials and discussions on using CoreData (Apple’s object graph management framework) for managing data. * HTTP Requests & APIs: Posts about fetching data from APIs using Ajax requests. * Code Review & Best Practices: Articles offer advice on code review techniques and common programming pitfalls (e.g., rolling your own REST).
Overall Tone & Style:
The blog is characterized by a blend of technical detail, personal anecdotes, and a playful, slightly quirky tone. It's a documentation project alongside a personal diary and a space for experimentation with various technologies. |
| title | Irrational Exuberance |
| description | Irrational Exuberance |
| keywords | january, november, december, july, february, september, october, april, june, engineering, march, august, strategy, notes, using, python, writing |
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| created | 2025-12-20 |
| updated | 2025-12-20 |
| summarized | 2025-12-21 |
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