Mason Egger Author
Mason is currently a Sr. Developer Advocate at DigitalOcean who specializes in cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, and Python.
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- Python
- DevOps
- SRE
- Terraform
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Developing on Microsoft Windows With the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)
Wish you had a Linux command line experience on Windows? The Windows Subsystem for Linux can give you this! Come learn about the WSL, how to install it and how to use it to develop your next idea. -
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How To Install the Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 on Microsoft Windows 10
The Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 is a tool on Microsoft Windows 10 that allows developers to run a Linux environment directly on Windows without any modifications, secondary Virtual Machine software, or dual-boot set... -
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Deploying Your Python Applications
Stuck trying to deploy your Python applications? See how you can deploy Python applications to servers, containers, and PaaS via this demo. -
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Getting Started With Python FastAPI
Have you heard about Python's lightning quick web framework FastAPI? Join us in a tech talk as we get started building apps using FastAPI and explore what the framework has to offer. -
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Building a REST API With Django REST Framework
Let's get our hands dirty and build some APIs! With a browsable API, robust authentication policies, and object serialization, the Django REST framework is a powerful toolkit that offers an amazing experience for rapi... -
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Build a Web App With Django
Let's explore Django — a powerful Python Web framework that enables rapid development, robust database management, and many built in tools that make building your app easier. -
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Dockerfile in a Django app on App Platform
Since your Dockerfile relies on local scripts you’ll most likely need to modify the current setup. You could modify your Django app… -
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How to setup Django w/ React frontend on App Platform?
Hi! So Step 5 in the tutorial shows you how to deploy your static files so that the Django admin CSS will still work. Did this step…Accepted Answer: Hi! So Step 5 in the tutorial shows you how to deploy your static files so that the Django admin CSS will still work. Did this step… -
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Getting Started With Flask
Learn how to use Flask — a Python micro web framework, to build your web applications. See how Flask handles routing, web page templating, and more. -
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Keeping Your Sites and Users Safe Using SSL
Learn the history of SSL and how it works, and watch a live demo of how to set it up. -
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How To Deploy a Django App on App Platform
Django is a powerful web framework that allows you to deploy your Python applications or websites. Django includes many features such as authentication, a custom database ORM, and an extensible plugin architecture. Dj... -
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How To Build a Discord Bot in Python on Ubuntu 20.04
In this guide, you will build a Discord bot using the Python programming language and deploy it to an Ubuntu 20.04 server. You'll be using the Discord Python library, discord.py (https://discordpy.readthedocs.io/en/la... -
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Top 10 Tips for Protecting Yourself and Your Data Online
No matter how strong your security may be, humans will be the primary attacking point. Learn how to protect yourself online, and by extension, your systems. Sharpen your awareness of social engineering techniques and ... -
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How To Build a Slackbot in Python on Ubuntu 20.04
In this tutorial you will build a Slackbot in the Python programming language. As a fun proof-of-concept that will demonstrate the power of Python and its Slack APIs, you will build a CoinBot--a Slackbot that monitors... -
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How To Deploy a Flask App Using Gunicorn to App Platform
In this tutorial we will deploy a Flask App Using Gunicorn to DigitalOcean's App Platform. -
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Utilizing Security Features in SSH
Securely manage remote systems by making use of the full set of security features SSH has to offer, including strong encryption algorithms, ssh agents, two-factor authentication, and more. -
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Command-line Your Way to PaaS Productivity With DigitalOcean App Platform
Live-coding demo using Terraform to deploy both DigitalOcean App Platform apps and traditional IaaS components that work together. -
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Top 10 Security Practices for Protecting Your Infrastructure
From firewalls, to user privileges, to access controls — this talk will not only explain the how, but also dive into the why of common security practices. -
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hfest-repo
A command line tool for setting up your repos for Hacktoberfest -
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Securing Your Droplet
Secure your Droplet from malicious actors attempting to compromise your systems. This talk will cover the foundations of securing your droplet, protecting your users, and keeping your data safe.