Some system related picks this week.

Podcasts:

• System Smarts - New podcast focusing on all aspects of systems.

Software:

• Graphviz - Diagramming and visualization tool that uses a text-based markup. Works well for documenting system design.
• Mscgen - Message diagramming tool that uses a text-based markup. Great for documenting any system that has intercommunicating components.

Just a couple of Python related picks this week.

Podcasts:

• Talk Python To Me - Relatively new podcast all about Python. Excellent and informative!

Software Development:

• Unofficial Windows Binaries for Python Extension Packages - This site is an occasional lifesaver! Sometimes it can be tricky getting a third-party Python library running on a PC. This site provides pre-built libraries that are ready to install.

Some great podcasts covering topics related to software development:

• Ruby Rogues - The topics covered by this show are fairly broad and are applicable even if you are not a Ruby or even a web developer. For example, a recent episode discussed how to learn new skills as a developer. Conversational format; new episodes weekly.
• Coder Radio - Topics tend to be fairly non-technical and mainly revolve around recent news, mobile development and contracting. Conversational format; new …