How to Be More Effective with Classes

Abstract:

Defining a natural hierarchy of classes in Python can be challenging. Features like multiple inheritance, metaclasses, and classmethods can make such hierarchies significantly more powerful. However, these language features are complex and easy to use incorrectly. This talk will cover the best way to put the capabilities of classes to work so you can write Python programs more effectively.

Speaker:

Brett Slatkin is the author of Effective Python (Addison-Wesley 2015). He's the engineering lead and co-founder of Google Consumer Surveys. He formerly worked on Google App Engine, the PubSubHubbub protocol, and managing Google's server fleet.

Meeting Schedule:

7:00 pm Networking and Dinner (provided by LinkedIn)

7:30 pm Presentation and Q&A

9:00 pm Event ends