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Crafting a Python MP3 Metadata InspectorAudio files carry hidden information beyond the sound itself. Songs store the performer's name, album title, year of release, track number, genre, and…
Building a Python script that generates pronounceable passwordsStrong passwords are essential but often unwieldy. Australians juggling accounts from Sydney to Perth regularly forget long strings of random characters.…
Building a Python utility to merge CSV files with different schemasI created this utility after running into a familiar data problem: several CSV files represented the same kind of records, but none used quite the same column…
Verifying file integrity with Python's hashlib after transferWhen a software package travels from a developer's laptop in Berlin to a CI runner in Sydney, the bytes that arrive are not guaranteed to match the bytes that…
Building a Python memory monitor for real-time system insightsWorking on servers out here in the sunburnt country often means dealing with kit that has to handle everything from a sweltering Perth data centre to a chilly…
Building a Python TCP Proxy for Network DebuggingA small TCP proxy can make opaque network behaviour easier to observe. It sits between a client and destination server, forwards bytes in both directions,…
Building a Flexible Python Plugin SystemA plugin system lets a Python application grow without placing every feature inside its core package. Third-party developers can add exporters, authentication…
Building a Python Tool to Enumerate and Test Default Credentials on Network DevicesNetwork appliances often arrive with factory usernames, temporary passwords, or vendor-defined access patterns that remain unchanged after installation. A…
A Python script for compressed MySQL backupsA reliable database backup does not need to be a large platform or a complicated orchestration system. For a small Linux server, a short Python program can…
Understanding Roulette With 38 Numbers For Australian PlayersRoulette with 38 numbers refers to the American wheel, which contains the numbers 1 through 36 plus a single zero and a double zero. That extra green pocket…