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Better Python Dependency Management with pip-tools
I recently looked into whether I could use pip-tools to improve my workflow around projects' Python dependencies. My conclusion was that pip-tools would help on some projects, ... Read more
September 18, 2018 -
Caktus Embraces GDPR Compliance (and you can, too!)
If you’ve landed on this page, you’re probably here for one of two reasons: A) You’re a European firm who’s interested in hiring Caktus, in which case: Yes, we’re GDPR compliant... Read more
August 6, 2018 -
Make ALL Your Django Forms Better
Website experiences need to be consistent as much as they need to be well thought out and aesthetically pleasing. Structure, visual design, user interactions, and accessibility ... Read more
June 18, 2018
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Stories of Security (PyCon 2018 Must-See Talk Series)
This is the second post in the 2018 edition of our annual PyCon Must-See Series, which highlights the talks our staff especially loved at PyCon. While there were many great talk... Read more
June 13, 2018 -
Love Your Bugs (PyCon 2018 Must-See Talk Series)
Welcome to the 2018 edition of our annual PyCon Must-See Series, highlighting the talks our staff especially loved at PyCon. While there were many great talks, this is our team'... Read more
May 23, 2018 -
Creating Dynamic Forms with Django
What is a dynamic form and why would you want one? Usually, you know what a form is going to look like when you build it. You know how many fields it has, what types they are, a... Read more
May 7, 2018
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Oct 18 - 15, 2018
TechGirlz - Infographics: Tell Your Story with Graphics!
Caktus Group Tech Space | 108 Morris Street, Durham, NC 27701
Humans are visual creatures. Pictures help us learn, understand, and remember things better. For this reason, more and more businesses are using infographics to persuade their audience, tell a story, and display their data in a graphical way. In this workshop, students will observe that infographics are often used to ... Learn more
Tuesday
Oct 30, 2018 5:30 p.m.
Code for Durham: Civic Hacking Session
Caktus Group Tech Space | 108 Morris St., Suite 1B, Durham, NC 27701
Have fun. Do good. Co-led by CTO Colin Copeland. This evening is like a study hall for ways to improve Durham. Join technologists, designers, developers, data scientists, map makers, and activists who are working on civic technology projects. This night is for those who want to: Work on existing civic ... Learn more