Python : else clause on loop

In python, like in several other languages, break and continue statements exist to control execution flow. But when it comes to else, it is something new : for item in itemList:    if item == 'DeveloperLogBook':        print 'Item found'        break else:     print 'Item not found !' On the example

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Python : django 1.8 + Restful api + ExtJs 6

This article follows the basic steps to quickly create an application server with django and a PostgreSQL database. It will explain how to integrate ExtJs into a django project and will show some examples of templating. Install django dependencies sudo pip install django-filter djangorestframework django-rest-auth django-registration Generate views and

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Python : django 1.8 + PostgreSQL shortened tutorial

This article is a compressed version of the first 2 chapters of django official tutorial. It does not explain anything but simply goes through the basic procedures to create a application server in a short time. Installation instructions Django  sudo pip install django PostgreSQL  sudo apt-get install postgresql postgresql-client

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Use SQL Compact Server 3.5 with Windows CE 7

Background I have a .NET CF 3.5 app running on Windows CE 6 that uses SQL Server compact 3.5. I want it to run on Windows CE 7. Here is an overview of how I achieved that. Attempt 1: No modification Simply build the code with the SDK

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Introduction to LCDs technology

This article gives an overview of the LCD technologies. It is a first step for who might want to design an embedded system with a color (touch) display. How does it work An LCD is an array of Liquid Crystal segments. These segments are polarized and organized randomly when

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