Python Study Group: Introduction to Python

***Apologies for the super super late notice - Please could everyone sign-up for the event though the SkillsMatter website linked below - thank you very much! ***

PyLadies SkillsMatter (https://skillsmatter.com/meetups/9682-python-study-group-introduction-to-python)

Curious about Python, but don't know where to start? Want to learn about Python in a friendly and supportive atmosphere?

Join PyLadies London for part I of our Python Study Group series! During this evening we will be taking first steps with Python. No previous experience is necessary, but please do bring your laptop along!

Materials and installation instructions will be published here soon.

Before the workshop

Before the workshop, please pick out a text editor you like and install a version of Python on the laptop you plan to use on Monday (or if you cannot do this for some reason, please read 'Alternatives' section below)!

Python 2 or Python 3

As you may know, there are currently two supported versions of Python - Python 2 and Python 3. The core programming language is the same, but Python 3 includes some extra features which are not part of Python 2. During the workshop, we will be using Python 3.

The installation instructions for Python for various operating systems (Windows, Mac, Linux etc) are available here (https://tutorial.djangogirls.org/en/installation/#install-python). If you get stuck, please don't hesitate to post here or contact me on Meetup.

Alternatives

If you are not able to install Python 3 locally, you can use the Python 3 environment on repl.it (https://repl.it/languages/python3) , which will allow you to run Python 3 code through your web browser.

Workshop Materials

During this workshop, we will be working through the "Python 3 Basics " (https://www.gitbook.com/book/krother/python-3-basics-tutorial/details) online book by Dr. Kristian Rother