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 (2)
See all- ONLINE Python built-in functions - 214Link visible for attendees
Colab notebook provided: https://colab.research.google.com/drive/1WeyHkis1GsaFbKzI6LnslYCMZd2EvWBv
Today we are looking at the built-in functions that come with Python. The Python implementers have decided these functions are so important that users should be able to incorporate them in their code without importing any libraries.
We will use Google's colab environment which is free and Python doesn't even need to be installed on your computer. Challenges and solutions are provided.
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.
- ONLINE - Python lists and dictionaries - absolute beginners - 215Link visible for attendees
Based on this google colab notebook https://colab.research.google.com/drive/18dzfIiNAD5D1v7jDs_DwQF1gkpH45a3f
This event is online only https://youtu.be/SJ0wG85J3mM
This video is designed for an absolute beginner to Python. It shows how to use some of Python's built in data types for handling collections of data, with work-along exercises and solutions.
We will use Google's free Colab environment which means Python doesn't even need to be installed on your computer.
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.
