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
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•OnlineONLINE — Django app with strava auth — A Python Hands-On Session — 224
Onlinehttps://github.com/timcu/bpaml-sessions/blob/master/online/meetup224_tim_django_strava_auth.md
Previously we explored Strava REST APIs and authentication (meetup 220) and writing Django web applications (meetup 206). In this live coding session, we’ll combine the two to create from scratch a web application where users authenticate using their Strava accounts. Future sessions will expand on this project to collect Strava activity data and map or chart it. If you are a cyclist, runner, or pythonista this project could provide a basis for automating a friendly challenge amongst your Strava friends.
You’ll Learn How To:
- Create a new app in Django
- Use the allauth library to use Strava authentication
- Use templates and add styling to Django app
You will need Python (https://python.org) and an IDE such as PyCharm (https://www.jetbrains.com/pycharm/) to follow along on either Mac Windows or Linux.
I recommend you have your Strava API key in a file "strava-key.json" prior to the start of this meetup. Following the meetup 220 Google Colab notebook will assist you create this file and test it. https://colab.research.google.com/drive/1MGTukijZ45KeYparjYhj_sabB-xaQvWL
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/_ieZpyktbho
13 attendees
Past events
224
