What we’re about
The free Beginners' Python support sessions are run by SkyPy.
The SkyPy project aims to introduce complete beginners to the Python programming language in the hope to increase the number of females in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) as well as strengthen the community as a whole.
We meet every Wednesday.
The first week of each month is usually an absolute beginners session, followed by other topics which may be more advanced every other Wednesday from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. We reserve the right to deny participation to anyone being disrespectful to mentors or other members.
The sessions are interactive so please bring your laptops.
All session summaries are available for review at https://github.com/anniequasar/session-summaries .
In the coming months, lessons and training will cover all the basics in order to provide beginners with the skills to take on a real-life project/ online competition.
There is a slackspace for sharing data at beginnerspython.slack.com - please email skypyprojectatgmaildotcom for an invitation to join the space.
Upcoming events
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•OnlineONLINE — Using a pre-trained machine learning model — 225
OnlineLIVE: Hands-On Machine Learning for Absolute Beginners!
Join me for a beginner-friendly live coding session where we'll use AI to identify what's in photos – no prior experience needed!What You'll Learn: We'll explore pre-trained machine learning models based on ImageNet 1k and 21k datasets and learn how to use them to automatically recognize objects, animals, and scenes in images. By the end of this session, you'll be able to upload any photo and let AI tell you what it sees!
What to Expect:- Step-by-step coding in Google Colab (free, no installation required!)
- Real-time demonstrations with actual photos
- Clear explanations designed for complete beginners
- Live Q&A – ask questions anytime during the stream!
Who Is This For? Perfect for anyone curious about machine learning and Python, even if you've never coded before. If you can click a link and follow along, you're ready for this session!
Come Learn With Us! No complex setup, no prerequisites – just bring your curiosity and questions. See you in the live chat!Instructor:
D Tim CummingsThere is a slackspace for sharing data and chatting during the streaming event at beginnerspython.slack.com - please email skypyprojectatgmaildotcom for an invitation to join the space.
Google Colab: https://colab.research.google.com/drive/12at7qFk4K5IXF5_vbtMOyQe5aTv03A9K
Youtube: https://youtu.be/cb0V4k2Ra9Y38 attendees
•OnlineONLINE — Django app using Strava API — Python Hands-On Session in PyCharm — 226
Onlinehttps://github.com/timcu/bpaml-sessions/blob/master/online/meetup226_tim_django_strava_token.md
Previously we explored Strava REST APIs (meetup 220) and writing Django web applications (meetup 206 and 224). In this live coding session, we’ll continue from 224 to create a web application where users can fetch their own data from Strava and authorise the application to collect their data even when they are not logged in.
Future sessions will expand on this project to map or chart Strava data.
If you are a cyclist, runner, or pythonista this project could provide a basis for automating a friendly challenge amongst your Strava friends.
You’ll Learn How To:
- Use the allauth library to use Strava API
- Add functionality to a Django appYou will need Python (https://python.org) and an IDE such as PyCharm (https://www.jetbrains.com/pycharm/) to follow along on either Mac Windows or Linux. I recommend you have your Strava API key in a file "strava-key.json" prior to the start of this meetup. Following the meetup 220 Google Colab notebook will assist you create this file and test it. (see below for youtube link)
Instructor: D Tim Cummings
There is a slackspace for sharing data and chatting during the streaming event at beginnerspython.slack.com - please email skypyprojectatgmaildotcom for an invitation to join the space.
Meetup 220 Youtube link https://youtu.be/UAPDR00e-2s
Meetup 226 Youtube link https://youtu.be/HqgY7XzB1-87 attendees
Past events
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