PyLadies Pune - Chapter 1


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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.
- A laptop with python 2.7 installed.
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Linux machine/virtual machine (preferred).
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Install IPython
http://ipython.org/install.html
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Text editor like vim/sublime text installed.
http://www.sublimetext.com/ ) -
Installation guide:
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http://docs.python-guide.org/en/latest/starting/install/osx/
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http://docs.python-guide.org/en/latest/starting/install/win/
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http://docs.python-guide.org/en/latest/starting/install/linux/
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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
- Install requests module on fedora:
$ sudo pip install requests

PyLadies Pune - Chapter 1