Weeknotes: 2 December to 6 December 2024
Web Server Gateway Interface use, Flask basics, diversity in sources, and inclusive companies walking the walk

What I have found gripping
Diversifying one’s sources of learning is wonderful
WSGI is an acronym for Web Server Gateway Interface
This line of code in Python will initialize a Flask web app
app = Flask(__name__)The Flask class handles all the web requests, routing and responses
The Pylint error message Missing function or method docstring means that a docstring (short for a document string) needs to be added to the function. Once a docstring is included, the error disappears. See the example below:
def print_python_version(): """Function printing python version.""" print(sys.version)
What I have read
Quickstart, Flask documentation
12 Ways to See if a Company is Actually Inclusive, Lucy Georgiades
Un an d’accessibilité numérique, Sonia Prévost
Offboarding : 3 mauvais exemples et comment les éviter, Hey team
What I have watched
What is Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)? Marina Danilevsky (IBM)
Featured quote
An inclusive workplace has strategies in place to ensure a diverse and inclusive workforce feel valued and supported. This often translates to higher retention rates, as employees are more likely to stick around when they feel included and appreciated. — Lucy Georgiades
Further reading and resources
In English
What are AI agents? Maya Murad (IBM)
Business survival, inclusive tech teams, "Marmite energy" & essential wellness with Abadesi Osunsade, Coffee & Oysters: The London Biz Babe Podcast
In French
Accessibilité et éco-conception, Bertrand Keller
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