The release

I've polished a few rough edges, and I'm now (somewhat) proud to release Python Web Client 0.1. It's still lacking in features, but it's got docs and an easy way to start it, and what's more, its pieces work on non-Windows platforms. I've also handicapped it a …

tl;dr

I built a preliminary version of the Socal Piggies Python Web Client. Take a look at the code and methodology, suggest features/fixes, and otherwise enjoy! There's no live demo because of a gaping security hole.

Intro

First off, I would just like to express my sincere appreciation …

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Preface …

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From Miško Hevery:

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