Discovering an Ambiguous URL with Brace Expansion
Imagine a non-technical person has sent you a URL with a long random string in it, printed on paper in a font where I and l look identical (true story). »
Using Django REST Framework Token Authentication with Python Requests
I’m a big fan of Django REST framework. It’s great for making an API that is used by unattended processes or third-parties. »
Securing Django on Heroku and Secret Key Generation
Heroku is an easy platform to host a Django app on but you should set a few things to make sure your app is secure. »
Electric Shift Web App
We're on the Octopus Go off-peak electricity tariff and often have flexibility about what day to charge the car, but is it better to plug in today or tomorrow? »
Pi-hole Update Instructions
If you’re not already using the excellent Pi-hole® to improve your network performance by blocking trackers and bad ads then it’s very easy to install. »
Huxley 2 New Updates
Huxley 2, my cross-platform .NET JSON proxy for the GB railway Live Departure Boards SOAP API, has some new updates. You can try it out now on the demo server. »
Django UUID Tips
I typically use universally unique identifiers (UUIDs), also known as globally unique identifiers (GUIDs), as the public IDs for objects in an application. »
Green Resolution 2022
A lot has changed in the last couple of years but the climate crisis hasn’t gone away. It feels like momentum is building, so hopefully we can speed up and make the changes needed quick enough. »