This module is quite short, but useful when dealing with multiple users. It’s used to identify the user, IP, and computer. I also have a wrapper function for subprocess, but I’m not fully convinced that it belongs in there.
Most of the discussion around this module will be around readability. Fortunately, I have a post on Python Readability already written. So I’m going to continue under the assumption that you agree with me on the importance of readability.
run_application_async()
Let me know how you feel about this function. I added it because a friend of mine uses it that way, and we were working on a core repo together one time and I dont have a real reason to remove it. So I’ve now been adding it to every core library I write.
The reality is that Python does not really have a way to do true asynchronous processes. The only way is to launch separate Python apps. This is why I have kept the wrapper here. But I feel that if its worth making this function, its worth making a full wrapper for subprocess. But i have not done that. Maybe I should. Let me know in the comments if you think it’s worth while and I will put it on the list of modules we will add to our core libraries.
Other than that, I think it’s all pretty self explanatory. Let me know in the comments if you need any clarifications, or if I’m missing something, or if I’m just nuts.
Ok, see you next week.
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