Lucero del Alba
Lucero is a programmer and entrepreneur with a feel for Python, data science and DevOps. Raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he's a musician who loves languages (those you use to talk to people) and dancing.
Lucero's articles
Trends in Python: What’s Hot in the Hottest Language Today
By Lucero del Alba,
Lucero del Alba explains why Python is so popular, discusses current Python trends, and covers the best Python packages and tools to get acquainted with.
How to Set Up a Reverse NGINX Proxy on Alibaba Cloud
By Lucero del Alba,
Need to serve many websites from a single Linux box, optimizing resources, and automating the site launch process? Let’s get serious and set up a production-ready environment using Ubuntu, NGINX, and Docker — all of it on Alibaba Cloud.
Why Developers Should Consider WordPress.com Hosting
By Lucero del Alba,
Lucero del Alba looks at the pros and cons of WordPress.com hosting, explaining why it's a good option for web developers.
5 Ways to Get Started with Machine Learning
By Lucero del Alba,
Lucero del Alba surveys online resources and courses — both free and paid — for getting started with Machine Learning.
A Comparison of Shared and Cloud Hosting, and How to Choose
By Lucero del Alba,
Lucero del Alba explains the differences between shared and cloud hosting, with practical tips on how to decide which is the best option for you.
7 Deep Work Tips That Will Dramatically Boost Your Productivity
By Lucero del Alba,
Lucero del Alba explains how you can start changing your habits to favor deep work, so you can get more done while freeing up more time for living life.
7 Atom Add-ons for Running Code and Previewing Changes
By Lucero del Alba,
Lucero del Alba introduces 7 Atom add-ons for previewing changes in HTML, CSS, JS and Markdown, and for executing interpreted and compiled code.
How to Build an Image with the Dockerfile
By Lucero del Alba,
Lucero covers how to build an image with the Dockerfile, explaining syntax, best practices, basic tools and runtime libraries, packages and shipping.
Data Serialization Comparison: JSON, YAML, BSON, MessagePack
By Lucero del Alba,
Lucero compares the data serialization options of JSON, YAML, BSON and MessagePack, weighing up their pros and cons, ease of use and performance.
Cloud Storage: Choosing Between Drobpox, Drive, S3 and Others
By Lucero del Alba,
Lucero digs into cloud storage options, covering everything from small and very practical requirements for domestic users to the needs of businesses.