Caktus Blog
Web development blog with how-to's on UX, quality assurance, project management, and more.
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How to fix factory_boy post-generation deprecation warnings
We use factory_boy for bootstrapping test data on many Python and Django projects at Caktus. Recently, we encountered a deprecation warning on an older project that had been us... Read more
February 18, 2025 -
Reflections on DjangoCon US 2024: Highlights, Takeaways, and Community Connections
DjangoCon US 2024 brought developers from around the world together for a week of learning, collaboration, and community building. Read about the Caktus team’s favorite talks, k... Read more
December 16, 2024 -
Getting Started with Dagster
Recently, Caktus has been using Tailscale to manage VPN connections between Android tablets and a central server. We wanted to report on the devices connected to the network us... Read more
December 9, 2024 -
Upgrading PostgreSQL From v11 to v15 in Your Django Application
This guide focuses on upgrading the Postgres client version of a Django application. Read more
October 23, 2023 -
Migrating a Django Project from a GPU to a Convenience Image on CircleCI
We switched several machines from Ubuntu GPU images to Convenience Images. Read more
August 22, 2023 -
Addressing the recent uptick in scam job offers on LinkedIn related to Caktus Group LLC.
🚨 Job Scam Alert! 🚨 Uncover the alarming surge in fraudulent job offers and LinkedIn scams targeting unsuspecting applicants. Discover the telltale signs of fake job postings, g... Read more
August 14, 2023
