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First Django Post

Hello, this is my first Django powered blog post.

I've attempted to create a blog a few times, switched to blogger, and now am creating a blog again. Mostly for the reason of learning Django. Plus, I like having things on my own server so when I forget exact URLs or passwords I can easily look them up. Anyway, welcome to my new Django powered weblog.

The body of these blogs are using Markdown, so I have to learn how to "mark up" my text with links, images, emphasis, etc. Of course that will be easy enough.

All of this was inspired by my love for Python. As soon as Django hit the web I started following the news and blogs. I was taking a Data Structures class, and then an Algorithms class at the University of Oregon at the time and so I wasn't able to play with it as much as I hoped.

But as soon as those classes were over I started building this website and also the website of our local home brewing club, Cascade Brewers Society, complete with login protected membership lists which are also Google mapped, event calendar, etc. The administrative backend really shines for a community website like CBS. So far it has been quick, fun, and a very pleasant experience.

During this time I'll be evaluating Django as a possible replacement for another website I run, which is Tastybrew.com, a home brewing community website. I've long wanted to rebuild Tastybrew since the codebase is over 4 years old now. There are many unused portions of the website and many parts that need some cleanup. A nice new codebase with my experience and knowledge of new techniques and tools should result in a more fun, modern, and interactive website.

Now... time to go wire up the RSS feeds and comments for this blog...