Thursday 9 a.m.–12:20 p.m.

Hands-on Beginning Python

matt harrison

Audience level:
Novice
Category:
Python Core (language, stdlib, etc.)

Description

Do you want to dive right into Python? This hands-on tutorial assumes some programming experience (no Python required) and walks you through the basics of the language. Through a carefully crafted series of lectures and assignments you will be thinking like a Pythonista in no time. Bring a laptop with Python (3 or 2), your favorite editor, and a desire to get your hands dirty.

Abstract

This carefully constructed course will take you from no knowledge of Python to the ability to read and write basic Python. With a unique, fast-paced combination of lecture and lab, the student will quickly cover most of the basic aspects of Python.

In addition, attendees will recieve a copy of the slides, a cheatsheet covering the material, and a copy of Treading on Python Volume 1.

This course has been given at various conferences and is meant to quickly get you off on the right path to grokking Python. Bring a laptop with Python (2 or 3) installed and a desire to learn the basics.

Student Handout

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