False test coverage

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Code coverage can be misleading when code is executed but not actually tested. Here’s how to use coverage filtering to get more accurate metrics.

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Lazy sorting in Python

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Exploring lazy sorting algorithms in Python using generators. Partial quicksort beats built-in sorted(), but heapq outperforms both.

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Avatars for non-users in Django

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Generating unique SVG background patterns for non-user entities like case files, using seeded randomness for tiling patterns and color schemes.

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Using filesystem transport with Celery

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Using Kombu’s undocumented filesystem transport as a lightweight Celery broker for development, avoiding the need for RabbitMQ or Redis.

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