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Optimizing PyGeoHash Without Touching the C
A few days after benchmarking PyGeoHash against the field, I closed most of the gap to the C++ library without writing any C. Here is how.
Benchmarking PyGeoHash: Where It Lands Against the Field
I benchmarked PyGeoHash against six Python geohash libraries with pytest-benchmark. It trails the Rust and C++ options and beats pure Python by a mile.
Rampart v0.7: Push Allowlists for Protected Branches
Rampart v0.7 adds push allowlists to branch protection configs. Specify which users, teams, and GitHub Apps can push directly to main.
The Full McGinnis Stack: An Opinionated Python Developer Setup
How to wire together ContextSwitch, python-skills, makefile-mcp, mutmut-mcp, Rampart, and the rest into a complete AI-powered Python development workflow.
uv Changed How I Think About Python Projects
After years of pip, virtualenv, poetry, and conda, uv has quietly become the only Python packaging tool I recommend. Here's why.
A Full SDLC with MCP Servers
How I use a collection of MCP servers to cover the full software development lifecycle, from task management to testing to deployment.
Rating Systems Compared: Choosing the Right Algorithm
A head-to-head comparison of Elo, Glicko, TrueSkill, DWZ, Colley Matrix and other rating systems. Know when to use each algorithm.
mutmut-mcp: Tests, CI, and Survivor Prioritization
mutmut-mcp gets 23 tests, CI, and a refresher on how to use mutation testing to systematically find gaps in your test suite.
writing-tools-mcp: Still Useful, Now With uvx
A quick update on writing-tools-mcp, the MCP server I use on every blog post for readability, keywords, and AI detection.
todolist-mcp: Dependencies, Kanban, and Where It Fits Now
todolist-mcp now has task dependencies, a kanban web UI, and CI. Plus some thoughts on how it fits alongside ContextSwitch.