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Python InformixDB version 2.5 released

pythonfan — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 10:56:00 +0200

I am pleased to announce a new release of InformixDB, the Python module for developing Informix applications in Python. Changes since the last release include:

Compatibility with CSDK 3.00
Ability to manually interrupt or automatically time out SQL execution
Proper binding of boolean parameters in WHERE clauses
Make version information about server and client available
Various bug fixes

Download and more information on SourceForge.

Python Corner: Filling In The Blanks

pythonfan — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 21:51:59 +0200

After three months, I've finally made the time for another installment of my Python Corner blog. The current edition discusses how to execute queries with variable parameters. Head on over to informixdb.connect to read the article.

Enjoy!

Pythonfan aka Carsten Haese.

Python Corner: The Power of Generators, Part Two

pythonfan — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 05:18:09 +0200

Due to technical difficulties with making Drupal display my code examples correctly, I haved moved the Python Corner to blogspot, at least temporarily.

Python Corner: The Power of Generators, Part One

pythonfan — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 04:28:17 +0100

In this inaugural edition of the Python corner, I'd like to show you the powerful concept of generators. This is part one, in which I'll give you a hopefully gentle introduction of the general idea and explain why generators are particularly useful in the context of database applications.

Coming soon: Python corner

pythonfan — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 23:03:28 +0100

Dear Reader:

Please allow me to introduce myself. In real life, I am Carsten Haese, and my "pythonfan" moniker is a clear indication of my favorite programming language. I am also the current maintainer of the InformixDB module that allows you to develop Informix applications in Python.