Web Development

As an open-source enthusiast and indie entrepreneur, I’ve had extensive experience with both Rails and Django. Today, I want to share some crucial insights on optimizing Django applications for production-level performance. At Kwippy, we’ve implemented several strategies to significantly boost our Django setup’s speed. Let’s dive into these game-changing optimizations. 1. Mastering Memcached The secret to blazing-fast performance lies in strategic caching. Here’s what worked for us: Cache all logged-out pages extensively Implement heavy caching of user objects for logged-in sessions Move sessions into the memcached cloud for a noticeable speed boost 2. Rethinking Database Structure Django’s ORM is powerful but can be a double-edged sword. To optimize: ...

As an open-source enthusiast and indie developer, I’m always looking for ways to enhance web application security. Today, I’m excited to share a powerful technique for implementing HTTP authentication in Django views. This method is particularly useful for securing programmatic access to your Django applications, such as API endpoints or RSS feeds. Why HTTP Authentication? HTTP authentication provides a simple yet effective way to secure your Django views. It’s especially valuable when: ...

As an open-source enthusiast and indie entrepreneur, I’m always on the lookout for innovative tools that push the boundaries of web technology. Today, I’m excited to share my thoughts on Httpfuse, a game-changing platform for collaborative link aggregation that’s making waves in the tech community. What is Httpfuse? Httpfuse is built on a remarkably simple concept: enabling users to collectively gather and organize links. But don’t let its simplicity fool you – the power of Httpfuse lies in its robust functionality and the sheer volume of data it has accumulated. ...

Are you tired of sharing long, unwieldy URLs? Say hello to Snipper.in, my latest side project that’s here to make your life easier! Introducing Snipper.in: URL Shortening Made Simple I’m excited to announce the launch of Snipper.in, a new URL shortening service that I whipped up in a record-breaking 3 hours. Yes, you read that right – just 3 hours! Key Features: Lightning-fast shortening: Turn any long URL into a compact, shareable link. Click tracking: Monitor how many times your shortened link has been clicked. IP tracking: View the last 5 IP addresses that accessed your link. Simple REST API: Integrate Snipper.in into your own projects with ease. How It Works Let’s take a quick look at Snipper.in in action: ...

Hey fellow tech enthusiasts and Twitter aficionados! I’m excited to share my latest creation with you: Twitworth - a fun little web application that aims to answer the age-old question, “What’s my Twitter account really worth?” What is Twitworth? Twitworth is a simple yet intriguing tool that calculates your Twitter worth using a secret formula (wink wink). While it’s not a scientific measure by any means, it’s a great way to spark conversations and compare your Twitter presence with friends. ...