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2,000+ Builds Later, and We Still Can't Guess Right2,000+ Builds Later, and We Still Can't Guess Right

2,000+ Builds Later, and We Still Can't Guess Right

Estimating the time, effort, and cost of custom software development is inherently uncertain—just like planning a cross-country road trip without knowing every twist, turn, or unexpected detour along the way.

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March 4, 2025
Django CMS vs PloneDjango CMS vs Plone
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October 31, 2016

Django CMS vs Plone

At Six Feet Up, we have extensive experience with both Plone and Django CMS. In this post, I am exploring when you might want to use Django CMS and when Plone might be a better fit...

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Write Better Programs with pytestWrite Better Programs with pytest
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September 26, 2016

Write Better Programs with pytest

Getting a set of fast running tests can dramatically speed up the development process as well as ensure developers don't introduce regressions...

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High Availability (HA), Load Balancing & FailoverHigh Availability (HA), Load Balancing & Failover
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September 16, 2016

High Availability (HA), Load Balancing & Failover

Keeping websites and web applications up and running can be critical. It is best to look at all options very closely before choosing one...

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Native Backup Solutions vs SnapshotsNative Backup Solutions vs Snapshots
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September 7, 2016

Native Backup Solutions vs Snapshots

Backups are a necessity, whether they are done via the database's native backup technology, a snapshot, or dumping to tape. Here's the difference between some common solutions, and tips on how to get started...

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A More Flexible and Intuitive Python-Based LDAP LibraryA More Flexible and Intuitive Python-Based LDAP Library
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August 30, 2016

A More Flexible and Intuitive Python-Based LDAP Library

A new, pure Python LDAP library is out and easier to work with…

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Mighty MicrobitsMighty Microbits
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August 19, 2016

Mighty Microbits

Microbits, powered by MicroPython, are exciting pieces of hardware with endless possibilities...

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Managing complex Bacula configurations with YAML, Jinja and PythonManaging complex Bacula configurations with YAML, Jinja and Python
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August 12, 2016

Managing complex Bacula configurations with YAML, Jinja and Python

How to make sure all servers are backed up, and do so in a way to avoid a performance hit…

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Repeatable Development Environment with VagrantRepeatable Development Environment with Vagrant
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August 8, 2016

Repeatable Development Environment with Vagrant

Vagrant is a tool to get developers set up quickly and easily on a project. It makes sure the virtual machine includes all the dependencies as they should be, and allows developers to use their own editing tools as they work on a project...

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How AWS Lambda Simplifies Software DevelopmentHow AWS Lambda Simplifies Software Development
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July 29, 2016

How AWS Lambda Simplifies Software Development

Lambda is Amazon Web Services' server-less infrastructure. It makes it possible to run small tasks that respond to various kinds of events without actually running any servers...

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