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kennethreitz [1] has done a fantastic job with responder [2]. Highly recommend taking a look. A familiar HTTP Service Framework for Python. References: [1]: https://github.com/kennethreitz [2]: https://github.com/kennethreitz/responder
cheatsheets [1] by rstacruz [2] is a game-changer in its space. Excited to see how it evolves. Cheatsheets for web development - devhints.io References: [1]: https://github.com/rstacruz/cheatsheets [2]: https://github.com/rstacruz
If you’re into interesting projects, don’t miss out on awesome-vscode [1], created by viatsko [2]. 🎨 A curated list of delightful VS Code packages and resources. References: [1]: https://github.com/viatsko/awesome-vscode [2]: https://github.com/viatsko
psp_hourly_rates [1] by rwhitt2049 [2] is a game-changer in its space. Excited to see how it evolves. My local power company offers market based electricity rates that vary by hour. This is an analysis to determine if it could save me money. https://www.powersmartpricing.org/ References: [1]: https://github.com/rwhitt2049/psp_hourly_rates [2]: https://github.com/rwhitt2049
Looking for inspiration? mdx [1] by mdx-js [2]. Markdown for the component era References: [1]: https://github.com/mdx-js/mdx [2]: https://github.com/mdx-js
Just starred pyperclip [1] by asweigart [2]. It’s an exciting project with a lot to offer. Python module for cross-platform clipboard functions. References: [1]: https://github.com/asweigart/pyperclip [2]: https://github.com/asweigart
Check out tomerfiliba [1] and their project plumbum [2]. Plumbum: Shell Combinators References: [1]: https://github.com/tomerfiliba [2]: https://github.com/tomerfiliba/plumbum
decaporg [1] has done a fantastic job with decap-cms [2]. Highly recommend taking a look. A Git [3]-based CMS for Static Site Generators References: [1]: https://github.com/decaporg [2]: https://github.com/decaporg/decap-cms [3]: /glossary/git/
The work on sharp [1] by lovell [2]. High performance Node.js image processing, the fastest module to resize JPEG, PNG, WebP, AVIF and TIFF images. Uses the libvips library. References: [1]: https://github.com/lovell/sharp [2]: https://github.com/lovell
I like benfred’s [1] project py-spy [2]. Sampling profiler for Python programs References: [1]: https://github.com/benfred [2]: https://github.com/benfred/py-spy
adereth [1] has done a fantastic job with dactyl-keyboard [2]. Highly recommend taking a look. Parameterized ergonomic keyboard References: [1]: https://github.com/adereth [2]: https://github.com/adereth/dactyl-keyboard
Check out kitao [1] and their project pyxel [2]. A retro game engine for Python References: [1]: https://github.com/kitao [2]: https://github.com/kitao/pyxel
I recently discovered lazygit [1] by jesseduffield [2], and it’s truly impressive. simple terminal UI for git [3] commands References: [1]: https://github.com/jesseduffield/lazygit [2]: https://github.com/jesseduffield [3]: /glossary/git/
I’m impressed by gatsby [1] from gatsbyjs [2]. The best React-based framework with performance, scalability and security built in. References: [1]: https://github.com/gatsbyjs/gatsby [2]: https://github.com/gatsbyjs
I recently discovered cheat.sh [1] by chubin [2], and it’s truly impressive. the only cheat sheet you need References: [1]: https://github.com/chubin/cheat.sh [2]: https://github.com/chubin
The work on PacVim [1] by jmoon018 [2]. No description available. References: [1]: https://github.com/jmoon018/PacVim [2]: https://github.com/jmoon018
Just starred python-guide [1] by realpython [2]. It’s an exciting project with a lot to offer. Python best practices guidebook, written for humans. References: [1]: https://github.com/realpython/python-guide [2]: https://github.com/realpython
Check out Choices-js [1] and their project Choices [2]. A vanilla JS customisable select box/text input plugin ⚡️ References: [1]: https://github.com/Choices-js [2]: https://github.com/Choices-js/Choices
I recently discovered Vanilla-DataTables [1] by Mobius1 [2], and it’s truly impressive. A lightweight, dependency-free javascript HTML [3] table plugin References: [1]: https://github.com/Mobius1/Vanilla-DataTables [2]: https://github.com/Mobius1 [3]: /html/
I came across vim-table-mode [1] from dhruvasagar [2], and it’s packed with great features and ideas. VIM Table Mode for instant table creation. References: [1]: https://github.com/dhruvasagar/vim-table-mode [2]: https://github.com/dhruvasagar