What we’re about
The free Beginners' Python support sessions are run by SkyPy.
The SkyPy project aims to introduce complete beginners to the Python programming language in the hope to increase the number of females in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) as well as strengthen the community as a whole.
We meet every Wednesday.
The first week of each month is usually an absolute beginners session, followed by other topics which may be more advanced every other Wednesday from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. We reserve the right to deny participation to anyone being disrespectful to mentors or other members.
The sessions are interactive so please bring your laptops.
All session summaries are available for review at https://github.com/anniequasar/session-summaries .
In the coming months, lessons and training will cover all the basics in order to provide beginners with the skills to take on a real-life project/ online competition.
There is a slackspace for sharing data at beginnerspython.slack.com - please email skypyprojectatgmaildotcom for an invitation to join the space.
Upcoming events (3)
See all- ONLINE - Intro to pandas - 203Link visible for attendees
Based on this google colab notebook https://colab.research.google.com/drive/1Xg6MexDX4-7ngkIbkr2pTu9dNOjjuLvi
This event is online only https://youtu.be/hwOah3cauIc.Today we are introducing pandas and some of its features useful for data science. We will collect data from an online API and store in a DataFrame. Then we will perform filtering, converting, calculating and pivoting the data.
We will use Google's Colab environment which means Python doesn't even need to be installed on your computer. You will need a Google account, but that is free.
There is a slackspace for sharing data and chatting during the streaming event at beginnerspython.slack.com - please email skypyprojectatgmaildotcom for an invitation to join the space.
- IN-PERSON, Postgresql database, Machine Learning, with Python & PizzaThe Precinct, Fortitude Valley, QL
ONLY RSVP IF YOU ARE ATTENDING IN PERSON FOR CATERING PURPOSES.
This meetup will be in-person in the Dimbin-Mil room on level 1 at the The Precinct 315 Brunswick Street Fortitude Valley, Brisbane. Meet at the gold panda (pictured) and we will go up the stairs behind it and turn left. Key card access is required after 5pm so we will have someone waiting for you at the panda between 5:15pm and 5:45pm.
Please bring your own laptop if you would like to follow along. There will be two topics.
Tim will present the first topic "How to use a Postgresql database from Python". It will be based on a Google Colab notebook so you don't need Python or Postgresql installed on your computer. https://colab.research.google.com/drive/1myQ2KzNeczjcUp2Ej1HoGVlPUXo6WFHx
Arun will present the second topic "Machine Learning LLM" which will cover the latest and greatest developments in generative AI.
People who are new to Python can turn up early at 5:15pm and we will provide individual assistance on how to install Python on your computer or use online services such as Google Colab.
There will also be an opportunity to network with other Python and Machine Learning enthusiasts before the sessions start. Official starting time is 5:30pm but pizza will be available from 5:15pm for early arrivals. (pizza is kindly provided by Amazon Web Services).
The first topic will start at 5:45pm.
There is a slackspace for sharing data and chatting during the streaming event at beginnerspython.slack.com - please email skypyprojectatgmaildotcom for an invitation to join the space.
- ONLINE - Using Postgresql Database - 204Link visible for attendees
Based on this google colab notebook https://colab.research.google.com/drive/1myQ2KzNeczjcUp2Ej1HoGVlPUXo6WFHx
This event is online only https://youtu.be/DuQ70Yw702k.This video shows you how to connect to a Postgresql database using Python. It is a repeat of last weeks in-person session.
Databases are fast and efficient when you are working with more data than can fit in RAM at once. We will use Google's Colab environment which means neither Python nor Postgresql need to be installed on your computer. You will need a Google account.
There is a slackspace for sharing data and chatting during the streaming event at beginnerspython.slack.com - please email skypyprojectatgmaildotcom for an invitation to join the space.
