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TOON: Token-Oriented Object Notation
TOON (Token-Oriented Object Notation) is a compact data format for LLMs — ~40% fewer tokens than JSON while remaining human-readable. Combines YAML indentation with CSV-style tabular layouts, with TypeScript SDKs and CLI tools.
Moldable Development
Moldable Development is a philosophy and tooling approach from the GT (Glamorous Toolkit) project — the idea that development tools should be easily moldable to fit the specific domain you're working in, rather than forcing all domains into the same generic interface.
Hypermodern Python
Claudio Jolowicz's influential multi-part guide to modern Python project setup — covering pyenv, Poetry, Nox, pre-commit, and automated testing and linting. The 2020 standard for what a well-configured Python project looks like before Ruff and uv simplified things further.
How to Make an Awesome Python Package in 2021
Anton Zhiyanov's practical guide to creating a well-structured Python package in 2021 — covering pyproject.toml, setup.cfg, versioning, testing, and publishing to PyPI. A concise alternative to piecing together the official documentation.
Modern Web Development, Part 1
Jamil Taber's 2012 post on modern web development practices — covering the emerging toolchain of Git, package managers, testing, and JavaScript frameworks that were redefining what 'professional' front-end development looked like.
A Baseline for Front-End Developers
Rebecca Murphey's 2012 benchmark post defining what a serious front-end developer should know beyond jQuery — version control, testing, build tools, and real JavaScript fundamentals. The article that forced a conversation about professional standards in frontend development.