Down the rabbit hole: Using Python for text searches and indexing
Overview
Practice Python text indexing in a demo, gain practical patterns, and swap ideas with peers, great for beginners to seasoned devs seeking practical tips.
Details
In this hands-on session, Rob Harrison and Monty Shepardson will walk you through a Python program that "indexes" a narrative by matching a passage from Alice in Wonderland against a curated keyword list.
Watch how the script scans the text, adapts to changes in length or composition, and tallies keyword occurrences with practical flair.
Bring your curiosity! After the demo we'll open the floor for a discussion about alternative approaches and enhancements. What opportunities will the audience bring up to make their script better?
Whether you're a coding novice or a seasoned developer, you'll pick up ideas and inspiration.
Schedule
5:45 pm - Doors Open / Social
6:30 pm - Meeting Start
7:30 pm - Wrap-up
8:00 pm - Prologue (Social in Scotts Addition)
All events are open to all skill levels. If you're just starting out, come to learn and feel free to ask questions. That's where the real learning happens. If you're a more seasoned developer, we'd love to learn from you. Despite what the Zen of Python says, there are usually more than one way to do something, so share your knowledge!
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