D Why aren't Stella embeddings more widely used despite topping the MTEB leaderboard?

https://huggingface.co/spaces/mteb/leaderboard

I've been looking at embedding models and noticed something interesting: Stella embeddings are crushing it on the MTEB leaderboard, outperforming OpenAI's models while being way smaller (1.5B/400M params) and apache 2.0. Makes hosting them relatively cheap.

For reference, Stella-400M scores 70.11 on MTEB vs OpenAI's text-embedding-3-large 64.59. The 1.5B version scores even higher at 71.19

Yet I rarely see them mentioned in production use cases or discussions. Has anyone here used Stella embeddings in production? What's been your experience with performance, inference speed, and reliability compared to OpenAI's offerings?

Just trying to understand if there's something I'm missing about why they haven't seen wider adoption despite the impressive benchmarks.

Would love to hear your thoughts and experiences!

/r/MachineLearning
https://redd.it/1h1u814

django-fastdev 1.13 released

Django-fastdev is a collection of improvement to Django. The focus is on better error handling/messages.

New since last time I posted:

- Improved TemplateNotFound errors
- Adds a new monkey patch for Model.__repr__ to fix infinite recursion in error messages for DoesNotExist and MultipleObjectsReturned (the first is a fastdev bug and the second is a Django bug)
- Reintroduced invalid block check with fixes

https://github.com/boxed/django-fastdev/

/r/django
https://redd.it/1h1yjsi

Friday Daily Thread: r/Python Meta and Free-Talk Fridays

# Weekly Thread: Meta Discussions and Free Talk Friday 🎙️

Welcome to Free Talk Friday on /r/Python! This is the place to discuss the r/Python community (meta discussions), Python news, projects, or anything else Python-related!

## How it Works:

1. Open Mic: Share your thoughts, questions, or anything you'd like related to Python or the community.
2. Community Pulse: Discuss what you feel is working well or what could be improved in the /r/python community.
3. News & Updates: Keep up-to-date with the latest in Python and share any news you find interesting.

## Guidelines:

All topics should be related to Python or the /r/python community.
Be respectful and follow Reddit's Code of Conduct.

## Example Topics:

1. New Python Release: What do you think about the new features in Python 3.11?
2. Community Events: Any Python meetups or webinars coming up?
3. Learning Resources: Found a great Python tutorial? Share it here!
4. Job Market: How has Python impacted your career?
5. Hot Takes: Got a controversial Python opinion? Let's hear it!
6. Community Ideas: Something you'd like to see us do? tell us.

Let's keep the conversation going. Happy discussing! 🌟

/r/Python
https://redd.it/1h293f6

Creating an intranet

So I've created a flask app and I've hosted it through python anywhere. I want to learn how to create and intranet. Any resource or guidance on how I can make a web app that can only be accessed on a specific network? I know this may not be a flask specific question but that my background.

/r/flask
https://redd.it/1h21rrq

Conda kernel not found in Visual Studio Code

I'm trying to get back into machine learning. I tried six months ago, but my operating system crashed and I had to reinstall it completely, which was a bit of a shame!

The software might have had some updates since then, which is probably why I'm having trouble. I'm trying to select a kernel with Visual Studio Code, but I'm unsure if I'm doing it right. I followed the method given by VSCode, but I'm still stuck on kernel selection.

I'm happy to say that installing the extensions and creating the Conda environment went well! However, when I select the kernel, I get this message:

https://preview.redd.it/9vvywmhqon3e1.png?width=370&format=png&auto=webp&s=c7c3d0348462346cfd95dc4f4a31f7a10ce7922f

I thought I'd share the list of extensions I've installed in case it helps:

https://preview.redd.it/j2pcqllron3e1.png?width=280&format=png&auto=webp&s=979a3235f150e8bd2fccfd61c3bfca3ebba03dec

I've done a lot of research online, but sadly none of the solutions I found worked.

/r/IPython
https://redd.it/1h2fruc

What are the best cache backends available in Django?


Hey Django devs! I'm looking to optimize my web application's performance and want to dive deep into caching. What cache backends have you found most effective?



/r/django
https://redd.it/1h2dt34

Flask Assets does not detect changes to less files on save but rebuilds with changes.

Hi, my workflow would be such that flask-assets would detect any changes in my less files and automatically restart the flask server and rebuild the assets. Relatively easy frontend development.

I loaded up an older project and reinstalled dependencies to current versions and noticed this funtionaliy changing. While the static files do update on a restart of the development server, the server does not detect changes to less file. Any suggestions on what would be causing this? Running flask 3.1 and flask assets 2.1

/r/flask
https://redd.it/1h1bptd

Django templates vs React

Hi everyone, why would I use React over Django’s templating system if I have below 500k users for anything? I feel like using React is pretty overkill for most web applications even if it needs to be dynamic, unless it’s a really custom app that needs to be highly dynamic. I feel that if I really wanted some front end reactivity, I could use libraries like AlpineJS and snabbdom, and that should be enough?

FYI, I can be a big noob. Looking for what people experience and a difference in opinions and perspectives. I ask this question more to find out what others think because I feel like web development can quickly become overkill and overly complex for no reason. So I’m a proponent for keeping things simple. Please share your thoughts/experience! Would kindly appreciate it.

/r/django
https://redd.it/1h2fl3y

Web scraping linkedin , indeed like platforms

I am working on my project which fetches job applications from platforms like linkedin , indeed , etc.. and showing the output on my platform.
I just wanted to know is their any api or package which already fetches such stuff ? or i gotta build it myself ?
What are the challenges i will face while building this ?

/r/Python
https://redd.it/1h2huo4

Best library for Magic Links

I've seen there are several libraries for this (django-magiclink, django-magic-link, django-sesame, django-magicauth...)

Which one do you recommend? Or which things I should take into account when choosing?

I'm a Django beginner and I'm pretty lost here.

I want to receive payments using Stripe (Stripe Checkout probably) and send a magic link to the buyers so they can access a protected URL in my Django app. I will have several products (several protected URLs).

I don't need super advanced security or complex features. Just something simple (for me and my users).

Thanks!

/r/django
https://redd.it/1h2n22v

What are some really awesome projects/channels you have encountered so far in YouTube?

What are some really awesome projects/channels you have encountered so far in YouTube? Looking for some ideas to work on for a long time now.

Doing same automation and using same libraries, I am feeling kinda bored now. Need some fresh ideas.

/r/Python
https://redd.it/1h2quqa

MVP deployed

It doesn't function yet, it's not mobile ready, It doesn't use a database yet, I don't fully understand what I just did... but I'm learning day by day and finally got my django work visible somewhere besides my local.

The app is meant to help people track their poor spending habits. Eventually, a user will be able to add items they want, or need to buy, to the post-it note. Then each day they enter amounts spent on things like fast food or alcohol (anything they want to spend less money on) in the day boxes, and when the total surpasses one of the goal items the user will get a notification stating "You could've bought item 1" etc.

*NOTE: WAY BETTER ON PC (can't grab the note on mobile yet)

[Budge it!](http://laziestj.pythonanywhere.com)

For context, I'm a QA Engineer by day (haven't landed that dev job yet) and recently graduated with a software development degree that focused on java. I've built a stand-alone java app, an android app, and a portfolio website, but I wanted to try something new and django was suggested to me by a hiring manager.

My next steps are

- turning the days into individual objects for data entry and

/r/djangolearning
https://redd.it/1h25vnl

YTSage: A Modern YouTube Downloader with a Stunning PyQt6 Interface!

What My Project Does:
YTSage is a modern YouTube downloader designed for simplicity and functionality. With a sleek PyQt6 interface, it allows users to:
- 🎥 Download videos in various qualities with automatic audio merging.
- 🎵 Extract audio in multiple formats.
- 📝 Fetch both manual and auto-generated subnoscripts.
- ℹ️ View detailed video metadata (e.g., views, upload date, duration).
- 🖼️ Preview video thumbnails before downloading.

---

Target Audience:
YTSage is ideal for:
- Casual users who want an easy-to-use video and audio downloader.
- Developers looking for a robust yt-dlp-based tool with a clean GUI.
- Educators and content creators who need subnoscripts or metadata for their projects.

---

Comparison with Existing Alternatives:
- vs yt-dlp: While yt-dlp is powerful, it operates through the command line. YTSage simplifies the process with an intuitive graphical interface.
- vs other GUI downloaders: Many alternatives lack modern design or features like subnoscript support and metadata display. YTSage bridges this gap with its PyQt6-powered interface and advanced functionality.

---

Getting Started:
Download the pre-built executable from the Releases page – no installation required! For developers, source code and

/r/Python
https://redd.it/1h2ta56

Web Scraping Social Media Profiles X, Instagram, Tiktok, Youtube

Hi everyone!

I’ve created a noscript for scraping public social media accounts for work purposes. I’ve wrapped it up, formatted it, and created a repository for anyone who wants to use it.

# What My Project Does
The main focus of this project is to scrape data from profiles and their posts. For example:
- In my job, I’ve automated it to run daily for our social media profiles, storing the data for later analysis.
- A firend of mine wanted to download all the thumbnails of a youtube channel.

# How it works
The noscript uses Playwright to intercept requests and clean up the data. It also includes a second part that converts images to Base64 encoding, which is useful when image URLs expire or cannot be displayed directly in an HTML img tag. For YouTube, it uses the API v3, as it's straightforward to obtain an API key.

I believe the noscript is easy to use, and you can quickly adapt it to suit your needs. Be sure to check out the README for more details!

# Target Audience
This tool is for anyone who needs to scrape social media data. The code is simple enough to copy, modify, and integrate into your project.

# Comparison
I haven’t extensively

/r/Python
https://redd.it/1h2o2n5

Saturday Daily Thread: Resource Request and Sharing! Daily Thread

# Weekly Thread: Resource Request and Sharing 📚

Stumbled upon a useful Python resource? Or are you looking for a guide on a specific topic? Welcome to the Resource Request and Sharing thread!

## How it Works:

1. Request: Can't find a resource on a particular topic? Ask here!
2. Share: Found something useful? Share it with the community.
3. Review: Give or get opinions on Python resources you've used.

## Guidelines:

Please include the type of resource (e.g., book, video, article) and the topic.
Always be respectful when reviewing someone else's shared resource.

## Example Shares:

1. Book: "Fluent Python" \- Great for understanding Pythonic idioms.
2. Video: Python Data Structures \- Excellent overview of Python's built-in data structures.
3. Article: Understanding Python Decorators \- A deep dive into decorators.

## Example Requests:

1. Looking for: Video tutorials on web scraping with Python.
2. Need: Book recommendations for Python machine learning.

Share the knowledge, enrich the community. Happy learning! 🌟

/r/Python
https://redd.it/1h2zjp4

People who have styled/modified the admin page, how did that go?

In terms of difficulty, how bad was it? especially if you had to style it. and was it worth it?

/r/django
https://redd.it/1h2ybk4

Short-Circuiting in Python

Here is my article on Short-Circuiting in Python . It discusses what is short-circuiting with examples, and also discusses the different advantages of using short-circuiting.

/r/Python
https://redd.it/1h30nsp

Google OAuth, Grok Api, Cloudinary not working properly.

Basically, i have two same django projects with same files. One project is deployed in Render and other is deployed in Railway. The Google OAuth, Grok Api, Cloudinary( for handling media files) are working in Render deployed project but not in Railway deployed project. What could be the issues? I have included all the libraries and changed some of the settings, links but even then it is not working. Can anyone help me out!

/r/djangolearning
https://redd.it/1h24ukq

A tutorial on how to create Web Apps using only Python

Hey everyone! I created an hour-long tutorial on creating a Web App using only Python with Taipy, an open-source Python library. It covers visual elements, interactions, styling, multiple pages, and it touches on authentication and deployment.

Feel free to take a look here:
https://youtu.be/4F-266YnTkM?si=qGDra6c68\_jz6ZBK

/r/Python
https://redd.it/1h32v2g

Domain Driven Design in Python

Hi,

I'm recently building a hobby project backend which uses domain driven design and clean/hexagonal architecture. I'm pretty new to domain driven design, so I'm reading about it and trying to implement it. I'm using google and perplexity to get understand the concepts, clear my doubts and get different perspectives when trying to make a choice between multiple implementations. Now, I'm looking for a open-source project that makes heavy use of DDD implementing things like event sourcing, etc so I can get a better understanding of the implementation. Does anyone know any good github repos which implements Domain driven design which I can use as reference?

/r/flask
https://redd.it/1h377gf

How to host a flask app with https on home server

Im doing a learning project trying to set up a flask app with https on my home network and make it available online. Im using a asus router and set up ddns with a asus provided domain name and port forwarding. This part works with http.

How would i go about making this work with https. In the asus router settings for ddns i have generated key and cert.pem from letscencrypt (for the domain i guess?) But how can i configure the flask app to use this?

/r/flask
https://redd.it/1h10py6