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 (1)
See all- ONLINE — 🚴 From Strava to Stunning Maps — A Python Hands-On Session — 220Link visible for attendees
https://colab.research.google.com/drive/1MGTukijZ45KeYparjYhj_sabB-xaQvWL
Want to bring your Strava data to life? In this live coding session, we’ll dive into the world of REST APIs, OAuth authentication, and data visualization — all powered by Python in Google Colab. Whether you’re a cyclist, runner, or just curious about APIs, you’ll learn practical skills to connect with Strava, pull your activity data, and map it beautifully.
You’ll Learn How To:
- Use Python’s `requests` library to talk to REST APIs.
- Work with Strava’s REST API using access tokens.
- Refresh access tokens automatically for smooth data access.
- Collect personal activity data from Strava.
- Use OAuth to get tokens with broader permissions.
- Retrieve and analyze activity details.
- Plot your activity routes on an interactive map.
No prior experience with Strava’s API is required — just a curiosity for data and a love for hands-on learning. Bring your own Strava account (free is fine), and follow along in Google Colab without installing anything locally. Make sure you have a couple of activities in your strava account.
Instructor:
D Tim CummingsThere 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.
Youtube link https://youtu.be/UAPDR00e-2s
