Google Engineering Pracices - Some resources

Some good resources from Google:

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Code review:
https://google.github.io/eng-practices/review/reviewer/

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Google Enginerring practices:
https://google.github.io/eng-practices/

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Go Style Guide:
https://google.github.io/styleguide/go/guide.html

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Google Python Style Guide:
https://google.github.io/styleguide/pyguide.html

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Google Summer of Code Guides

https://google.github.io/gsocguides/

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AI/ML courses

AI/ML  courses

https://www.deeplearning.ai/courses

Three modes here - Short course, Course, Specialized

Interesting course I've come across: https://learn.deeplearning.ai/courses/vibe-coding-101-with-replit/

Elephanoid

I stumbled across this post:
https://x.com/Airawat/status/1902001775936405702

and thought of this:

At some point, maybe in another 10-15 years, we should be able to create a robot that resembles an elephant and can perform tasks as effectively as an elephant.
This is similar to a humanoid robot.

All the elephants can remain in their forests.
Wherever elephants are needed, we can make use of an "elephanoid" :)

pip vs pix in python

pip vs pipx: 

 

While both pip and pipx are Python package managers, pip is a general-purpose installer for libraries and apps, while pipx specializes in installing and managing Python applications in isolated environments, making them accessible as command-line tools. [1, 2, 3]

Here's a more detailed breakdown: [1, 3]

• pip (Python Package Installer): [1, 3]
  • Is a general-purpose package installer for both libraries and applications. [1, 3]
  • Installs packages into the global environment or a virtual environment, depending on the user's configuration. [1, 2, 3]
  • Primarily used by developers for managing project dependencies. [2]
  • Can install packages from PyPI (or locally). [3] 
    
• pipx (Install and Run Python Applications in Isolated Environments): [1, 2, 3]
  • Is a specialized tool for installing and managing Python applications as command-line tools. [1, 2, 3]
  • Creates isolated environments for each installed application, preventing dependency conflicts. [1, 2]
  • Installs packages from PyPI (or locally). [3]
  • Makes installed applications accessible as commands in your shell. [1]
  • Is often used by end-users who want to install and run Python-based tools without needing to manage virtual environments or Python installations themselves. [4, 5]
  • pipx relies on pip and venv internally. [3]
  • You can install pipx with pip. [3]

Key Differences and Use Cases:

Feature	pip	pipx
Purpose	General-purpose package installer	Specializes in installing and managing Python applications
Environment Isolation	Installs packages globally or in virtual environments	Creates isolated environments for each application
Target Audience	Developers managing project dependencies	End-users installing and running Python applications
Command-Line Tools	Can install libraries and apps, but doesn't focus on command-line tools	Primarily focuses on installing and managing command-line tools
Example Use Cases	Installing libraries for a Python project, managing project dependencies	Installing command-line tools like black, flake8, or poetry

In essence: [2, 3]

• Use pip when you're developing a Python project and need to install libraries and manage dependencies within a virtual environment. [2, 3]
• Use pipx when you want to install and run Python-based command-line tools as standalone applications, without worrying about virtual environments or dependency conflicts. [1, 2, 3]

Sources:

[1] https://pipx.pypa.io/

[2] https://medium.com/@martia_es/pip-vs-pipx-the-definitive-guide-to-python-package-management-a7039a5c62fa

[3] https://github.com/pypa/pipx/blob/main/docs/comparisons.md

[4] https://stackoverflow.com/questions/78229687/what-is-the-difference-between-pipx-and-using-pip-install-inside-a-virtual-envir

[5] https://software.codidact.com/posts/289427

 

 

datasets

 

Looking for interesting and wide datasets for your projects. 
 

Check here:
https://indiaai.gov.in/datasets/all

Also here: (check for models, datasets, etc.,)
https://aikosha.indiaai.gov.in/