Reviews by Marc-Anthony Taylor

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An Introduction to Flask

An Introduction to Flask

First Steps in Web Development with Python

Marc-Anthony's rating: StarStarStarStarStar 5.0

On Oct 14, 2014 Marc-Anthony Taylor wrote: Simple but informative introduction
The tutorial starts off slowly but builds momentum. Full Review >

Working with Algorithms in Python

Working with Algorithms in Python

Design Strategies + Effective Data Modeling = Efficient Code

Marc-Anthony's rating: StarStarStarStarStar 5.0

On Sep 16, 2014 Marc-Anthony Taylor wrote: An enjoyable introduction to the intricacies of working with algorithms.
The first thing that came in to my head when I started the videos was that George T. Heineman seemed a little stuffy. It might seem superficial but when you are going to spend a couple of hours paying attention to someone it matters. This didn't last long; within thirty seconds that assessment replaced by his actual personality which seems warm, earnest and enthusiastic. Full Review >

Penetration Testing

Penetration Testing

A Hands-On Introduction to Hacking

Marc-Anthony's rating: StarStarStarStarStar 5.0

On Jul 14, 2014 Marc-Anthony Taylor wrote: An introduction to hacking that is a lot of fun!
It might sound silly but the first time you successfully carry out one of the exploits from the book there is, at least for me, a genuine thrill as you take control of another system albeit one that you already control and have set up for just that purpose. Full Review >

Creating Apps in Kivy

Creating Apps in Kivy

Mobile with Python

Marc-Anthony's rating: StarStarStarStarStar 5.0

On Jun 9, 2014 Marc-Anthony Taylor wrote: Creating Apps in Kivy
Creating Apps in Kivy by Dusty Phillips seems a little rougher than most guides of this kind. This is most definitely not a bad thing. Full Review >

Test-Driven Web Development with Python

Test-Driven Web Development with Python

Obey the Testing Goat: Using Django, Selenium, and JavaScript

Marc-Anthony's rating: StarStarStarStarStar 5.0

On May 9, 2014 Marc-Anthony Taylor wrote: Real-time review of Test Driven Web Development with Python
This is a real-time review so I am reviewing it as I go along and it will be updated as often as possible. Part II is now up. Full Review >

Intermediate Python Programming - No Longer for Sale

Intermediate Python Programming - No Longer for Sale

Tools and Tips for Developers

Marc-Anthony's rating: StarStarStarStarStar 5.0

On May 2, 2014 Marc-Anthony Taylor wrote: An excellent series.
The conversational tone and the fact that it hasn't been cut to perfection makes the series accessible, engaging and, most importantly, educational. Full Review >

Learning Responsive Web Design

Learning Responsive Web Design

A Beginner's Guide

Marc-Anthony's rating: StarStarStarStarStar 4.0

On Apr 21, 2014 Marc-Anthony Taylor wrote: Got more than I expected
Being an early release there was content missing and more than a few small spelling and grammar errors that will hopefully be caught by the finished product but, for me, this took nothing from the book Full Review >

Jump Start HTML5

Jump Start HTML5

Get Up to Speed With HTML5 in a Weekend

Marc-Anthony's rating: StarStarStarStarStar 4.0

On Apr 8, 2014 Marc-Anthony Taylor wrote: A nice start
I am terrible at design and have no eye whatsoever for aesthetic. I am barely allowed to dress my children. This is, at least in part, why I have always been wary of html.... That's why I thought it might not be a bad idea to review 'Jump Start HTML5' . Full Review >

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