This text is a compilation of social media updates and links related to various programming topics, primarily focusing on Python and its applications. It includes mentions of tools and tutorials, such as using Docker for offline Python deployments, a Flask tutorial on followers, and a course on Python for research from Harvard University. The text also references discussions on Python's readability issues, the release of TensorFlow 1.5.0 with Eager execution, and a guide on transitioning from Docker Swarm to Kubernetes. Additionally, it features humorous programming wisdom comparing Java to JavaScript and highlights a blog post about classifying handwritten digits using the MNIST dataset.