Hands-On Python (Formerly Beginners' Study Group)

This week's talk:

Covering the 2016 Presidential Elections

Kate Stohr, data journalist,talks about covering the 2016 Presidential elections with Univision's Fusion Media Group.

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If you are struggling with the peaks and pitfalls of learning Python and/or want to collaborate on a fun Python project, we would love for you to join us at this weekly workgroup.

All levels are welcome!

If you are interested in mentoring or giving a talk/tutorial, please reach out to MFedSF or Anna.

PyLadies Code of Conduct (http://www.pyladies.com/CodeOfConduct/)

Schedule:

6:00: Check in, eat, and mingle

6:30: Talk

7:00: Hands-on Python - study or work on your project

8:00: Lights out

Some Python resources to get you started:

Beginner's Guide (https://www.python.org/about/gettingstarted/)

CodeAcademy (https://www.codecademy.com/learn/python)

Interactive Python (http://interactivepython.org/runestone/static/thinkcspy/toc.html)

Jumping into Python can be tough on your own! If you’re brand new to programming or to Python, stop by the beginner's table. Your fellow beginners will help you get started and point you to some free resources that will assist with the fundamental skills to get you started on your coding journey.

A huge thank you to Clover Health (https://www.cloverhealth.com/en/) for hosting us!

Logistics:

There is no indoor bike parking.

Clover Health is located close to the Powell Street BART/Muni. Street parking is difficult to find.

Clover Health is elevator access only. Bathrooms are gender specific with an accessible stall.

All PyPeople are welcome.

If you have any questions we have not answered, please feel free to message MFedSF or Anna.