How to Test a Django TemplateView Requiring Staff Permissions
A discussion of how to test whether a Django TemplateView required staff permissions is properly structured.
Template Tests for Django TemplateView
A mixin for testing Django TemplateView class-based views to reduce having to write redundant test cases.
How to Test a Django TemplateView
An overview of tests you should consider for your Django TemplateView class view.
Test Logging in Django
An easy way to test Django logging to ensure your logs are being created as expected.
Fixing SQL ID Sequences in Postgres
How to reset the id or primary key for a particular table in a Postgres database when the sequence is throw off.
Flatpages In Django Part 2: Extending Flatpages
How to extend the Django flatpages app including a custom view to handle lookups by ID instead of URL.
Flatpages In Django Part 1: Basic Implementation
How to quickly set up Django flatpages for building generic, one-off pages like "about us," "privacy policy, "terms and conditions," and so forth.
Fast Decisions in Real Estate
My experiences with how emotions have shaped long-term decisions in commercial real estate investment.
Working With Slugs In Django
My approach to efficiently working with slugs, creating slugs at the proper stage, and using slugs for seo.
Next Article Suggestion in Django
Considerations in developing a content suggestion engine in Django.
Update Tags in Django
Considerations in building a custom admin interface for updating tag names.
Experiences with Cooling Towers
An ownership perspective in dealing with the HVAC systems you'll likely encounter in multi-level, and/or industrial real estate.
File Naming Convention Ideas
A handful of concepts I use to efficiently store and retrieve resources on our file servers.
File and Folder Concepts for Business
An approach to developing file and folder conventions allowing your business to stay organized.
A Changing Landscape in Commercial Real Estate
My observations of how narratives surrounding office commercial real estate have changed as a result of the pandemic, social changes, and the emergence of work from home.
Mistakes in Making Copies of Python Objects
The differences between deep and shallow copies in Python, mistakes common mistakes and how to correct for these errors.
Preserving Cash in Commercial Real Estate
My thoughts on managing risk in commercial real estate operations as well as approaches to conserving cash I've implemented in tough times.
Using High-Yield Savings Accounts
A demonstration of how I use high-yield savings accounts to manage spending, reserves, and investment.
Structure Your Spending to Drive Your Savings
A practical way to implement healthy spending habits that feed into your savings objectives while working with your psychology to regain control over your finances and achieve your financial goals.
Business and Real Estate
A journal of what I've found to work, as well as what didn't, on my journey as a real estate professional.
This Project
My first of many posts for this project and a short reflection of what it's all about.