PyLadies Pune - Chapter 1

PyLadies aims to provide a friendly support network for women and a bridge to the larger Python world. Anyone with an interest in Python is encouraged to participate!

The first chapter of PyLadies is coming to Pune this weekend(24 Jan, 2015).

Agenda:

10:00 am - 'Introduction to PyLadies' by Anisha Narang

10:30 am - 'Why we love Python' by Ramakrishna Reddy
Abstract ::- Simplicity- Industry- Careers- Innovation

12:00 noon - 'Fun with Python' by Praveen Kumar and Chandan Kumar

Abstract:-- From Basics to Data structure in python (using python interpter)- Methods, Class and modules- How to use modules.- Accessing web API's (Git, IMDB) using requests module.

1.30 pm - Lunch Break

2.30 to 4:00 pm - continued 'Fun with Python'

We are looking forward to a great participation by all the ladies!

Kindly RSVP if you are planning to attend the event.

Register here -> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1j9qeLR81tF8ajJlso8iZ_KQaaFWn7K0zFXXCl7aiT5Q/viewform

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Requirements:
[for Session 'Fun with Python'(in case the participants wish to code along)]

The attendees should have a beginner level programming skills in any language.

1. A laptop with python 2.7 installed.
- Linux machine/virtual machine (preferred).
- https://www.python.org/download/releases/2.7/

- Install IPython

http://ipython.org/install.html

2. Text editor like vim/sublime text installed.
http://www.sublimetext.com/ )

4. Installation guide:
1. http://docs.python-guide.org/en/latest/starting/install/osx/

2. http://docs.python-guide.org/en/latest/starting/install/win/

3. http://docs.python-guide.org/en/latest/starting/install/linux/

5. Install pip:

On Fedora: sudo yum install python-pip

On Ubuntu: sudo apt-get install python-pip

On Windows: https://pip.pypa.io/en/latest/installing.html

6. Install requests module on fedora:

$ sudo pip install requests