Learn Python by creating a Voice app!

NOTE This is a two-part tutorial: Friday evening is installation, and Saturday all day is the workshop.

Plivo (http://www.plivo.com/) is graciously hosting PyLadies SF to learn Python through building a voice and texting application!

By building a Plivo application (hosted on Heroku (http://heroku.com)), you will:

Learn python basics, including types, containers, functions, iterators and generators Learn how to create a web application in Python (using flask) Use the Plivo package to learn how to make outbound telephone calls Create an Interactive Voice Response application. IVR is used to interact with humans on a telephone, for example: When someone calls a number, you can ask for the option of selecting a language preference. 'Press 1 for English, Press 2 for Spanish' and then depending on the input you can control the flow of the call. Learn how to create a conferencing app which will let you connect multiple users using Python and Plivo Friday April 5th, 6pm - 8pm Installation fest Saturday April 6th, 9:30am - 4pm Plivo Workshop NOTE If you do not have any of the following already installed and functional, you must come to Friday’s installation fest. If you can not make it, please contact me directly to help set you up.

NOTE This event is for women and friends. Men are welcome to join as a PyLady's +1.

A HUGE thank you to Plivo (http://www.plivo.com/) for hosting us, leading the tutorial, and providing us with food & drink for both days!