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Implementing a good text-based search in a web dev application might initially seem straightforward. You just have to filter one or more fields using a raw string, right? Well, as I learned when trying to refactor an older search system, it can be a lot more complex. Like a hell of a lot more.

Ever wondered how to make a partial backup of a PostgreSQL database? How you could make use of shell environments to poke and prod at it safely? How you can then transfer said backup safely across oceans to your computer? Then look no further, the answers all lie within...

Moving development of an existing Django app from one computer to another can be a stressful experience, especially if you're not used to the various things that go on behind the scenes. In this blog post, I'll describe how I set up a new Mac to maintain an existing Django app.