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aras-p / preprocessor_fun.h
Last active April 28, 2024 15:25
Things to commit just before leaving your job
// Just before switching jobs:
// Add one of these.
// Preferably into the same commit where you do a large merge.
//
// This started as a tweet with a joke of "C++ pro-tip: #define private public",
// and then it quickly escalated into more and more evil suggestions.
// I've tried to capture interesting suggestions here.
//
// Contributors: @r2d2rigo, @joeldevahl, @msinilo, @_Humus_,
// @YuriyODonnell, @rygorous, @cmuratori, @mike_acton, @grumpygiant,

Build your own private, encrypted, open-source Dropbox-esque sync folder

Prerequisites:

  • One or more clients running a UNIX-like OS. Examples are given for Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, although all software components are available for other platforms as well (e.g. OS X). YMMV
  • A cheap Ubuntu 12.04 VPS with storage. I recommend Backupsy, they offer 250GB storage for $5/month. Ask Google for coupon codes.

Software components used:

  • Unison for file synchronization
  • EncFS for folder encryption
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mahmoudimus / python-monkey-patch-built-ins.py
Created February 4, 2010 22:20
pythonic monkey patching built-in types
# found this from Armin R. on Twitter, what a beautiful gem ;)
import ctypes
from types import DictProxyType, MethodType
# figure out side of _Py_ssize_t
if hasattr(ctypes.pythonapi, 'Py_InitModule4_64'):
_Py_ssize_t = ctypes.c_int64
else:
_Py_ssize_t = ctypes.c_int