Personal Website for Will Deanhttps://williambdean.github.io/ https://github.com/williambdean/williambdean.github.ioen Sun, 24 May 2026 15:55:18 -0000 Sun, 24 May 2026 15:55:18 -0000 1440 MkDocs RSS plugin - v1.19.0 images/social-banner.png https://williambdean.github.io/ Config Files Development Python Tired of re-importing the same modules every time you open IPython? Here's how I use project-level startup scripts to jump straight into analysis. https://williambdean.github.io/blog/posts/2026/ipython-startup-scripts/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:07:32 +0000 Will Deanhttps://williambdean.github.io/blog/posts/2026/ipython-startup-scripts/#__commentshttps://williambdean.github.io/blog/posts/2026/ipython-startup-scripts/ Python Standard Library A look at the pathlib module in the Python standard library and how it can be used to work with files and paths in a more intuitive and object-oriented way. https://williambdean.github.io/blog/posts/2022/pathlib/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 02:55:12 +0000 Will Deanhttps://williambdean.github.io/blog/posts/2022/pathlib/#__commentshttps://williambdean.github.io/blog/posts/2022/pathlib/ Config Files Python Learn how to use Pydantic to create structured, validated, and reusable configuration files for your Python projects. https://williambdean.github.io/blog/posts/2022/pydantic-configs/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 02:55:12 +0000 Will Deanhttps://williambdean.github.io/blog/posts/2022/pydantic-configs/#__commentshttps://williambdean.github.io/blog/posts/2022/pydantic-configs/ Documentation Python A guide to setting up a personal website using MkDocs, mkdocs-material, and GitHub Pages, including configuration and deployment details. https://williambdean.github.io/blog/posts/2022/site-setup/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 02:55:12 +0000 Will Deanhttps://williambdean.github.io/blog/posts/2022/site-setup/#__commentshttps://williambdean.github.io/blog/posts/2022/site-setup/ Bayesian Statistics Python An introduction to conjugate priors in Bayesian statistics, explaining what they are, why they are useful, and how they can be applied to data analysis problems. https://williambdean.github.io/blog/posts/2023/conjugate-priors/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 02:55:12 +0000 Will Deanhttps://williambdean.github.io/blog/posts/2023/conjugate-priors/#__commentshttps://williambdean.github.io/blog/posts/2023/conjugate-priors/ Design Patterns Marketing PyMC Python Learn how the Strategy design pattern was applied in `pymc-marketing` to create a flexible solution for various Marketing Mix Model (MMM) saturation and adstock functions. https://williambdean.github.io/blog/posts/2024/pymc-marketing-strategy-pattern/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 02:55:12 +0000 Will Deanhttps://williambdean.github.io/blog/posts/2024/pymc-marketing-strategy-pattern/#__commentshttps://williambdean.github.io/blog/posts/2024/pymc-marketing-strategy-pattern/ Python Testing Discover how the `--pdb` flag in pytest can be a game-changer for debugging Python tests, allowing you to drop into a debugger when a test fails. https://williambdean.github.io/blog/posts/2025/pytest-debugging/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 02:55:12 +0000 Will Deanhttps://williambdean.github.io/blog/posts/2025/pytest-debugging/#__commentshttps://williambdean.github.io/blog/posts/2025/pytest-debugging/ Data Analysis Development Docker A step-by-step guide on how to work interactively within a Docker container, while still using your local machine for editing files. https://williambdean.github.io/blog/posts/2023/docker-container/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 02:37:04 +0000 Will Deanhttps://williambdean.github.io/blog/posts/2023/docker-container/#__commentshttps://williambdean.github.io/blog/posts/2023/docker-container/ Data Analysis Pandas Python Learn how to extend Pandas DataFrames with custom accessors to add new functionality and promote more readable and organized code. https://williambdean.github.io/blog/posts/2023/extending-pandas/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 02:37:04 +0000 Will Deanhttps://williambdean.github.io/blog/posts/2023/extending-pandas/#__commentshttps://williambdean.github.io/blog/posts/2023/extending-pandas/ Data Analysis Design Patterns Python Explore the iteration pattern in Python, learning how to leverage generators and `__iter__`/`__next__` methods to create flexible and generalized code for processing data. https://williambdean.github.io/blog/posts/2023/iteration-pattern/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 02:37:04 +0000 Will Deanhttps://williambdean.github.io/blog/posts/2023/iteration-pattern/#__commentshttps://williambdean.github.io/blog/posts/2023/iteration-pattern/ Documentation GitHub Actions Python A guide to automating documentation generation using Marimo notebooks and GitHub Actions, providing an alternative to MkDocs for WASM-powered HTML documentation. https://williambdean.github.io/blog/posts/2025/automate-docs-with-marimo/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 02:37:04 +0000 Will Deanhttps://williambdean.github.io/blog/posts/2025/automate-docs-with-marimo/#__commentshttps://williambdean.github.io/blog/posts/2025/automate-docs-with-marimo/