PyData Malaga - 1st Meetup

Join us for the first official PyData Malaga Meetup!
¡Únete a nosotros para el primer Meetup oficial de PyData Málaga!

The PyData community in Malaga is about to kick off with engaging talks, insightful lightning sessions, and lively networking. A massive thank you to our generous hosts, Innovation Campus for supplying the venue and the scrumptious pizza free of charge. There will be thirst-quenching refreshments available at the bar also.
La comunidad de PyData en Málaga está a punto de comenzar con charlas interesantes, sesiones relámpago reveladoras y networking animado. Un enorme agradecimiento a nuestros generosos anfitriones, Innovation Campus, por proporcionar el lugar y por la deliciosa pizza gratuita. También habrá refrescos disponibles en el bar.
Sign up to be a future speaker here: https://bit.ly/pydata-malaga-speaker
**Agenda:**

• 🚪 6:00 pm - Apertura de puertas / Doors open
• 🕡 6:30 pm - Comienzo de las charlas (¡puntuales!) / Talks commence (sharp!)

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📚 Charla principal - 25 minutos / Main 25-minute talk:

1. Harnessing the Power of Language Models: A Practical Guide to LLMs - Casey Schmid

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📚 Charlas relámpago de 5 minutos / 5-minute lightning talks:

1. Why it is a good idea to learn programming notions the sooner the better / Por qué es buena idea aprender nociones de programación cuanto antes / - Manuel Bazaga
2. Programming Actively: Unleashing Creativity and Simplicity in Coding / Programar Activa-Mente: Desatando la Creatividad y la Sencillez en la Programación /- Pedro Antonio Benito Rojano
3. Some very practical reasons to write unit tests / Algunas razones muy prácticas para escribir test unitarios / - Anna Zubova

📢 Anuncios de la comunidad / Community announcements
🤝 Networking relajado con cervezas y refrescos / Relaxed networking over beers and soft drinks

¿Interesado en compartir tus conocimientos o experiencia en este o un futuro evento? Pregunta a Frank o Anna, nuestros co-organizadores voluntarios. / Interested in sharing your knowledge or experience at this or a future event? Ask Frank or Anna, our volunteer co-organisers, or sign up here: https://bit.ly/pydata-malaga-speaker
¡Esperamos verte allí para una fantástica tarde de Python, Ciencia de Datos y camaradería! / We look forward to seeing you there for a fantastic evening of Python, Data Science, and camaraderie!

Talks / Charlas

# Harnessing the Power of Language Models: A Practical Guide to LLMs (in English)

Join Casey Schmid for an insightful 25-minute journey into the world of Large Language Models (LLMs). This talk demystifies LLMs, showcasing their real-world applications and balancing technical explanations with accessibility. Casey will highlight both the benefits and challenges of working with LLMs, and persuade you on why they are essential tools in modern tech workflows. With a live demo, offering a glimpse into the day-to-day coding alongside these transformative tools.

Lightning Talks

# 1. Why it is a good idea to learn programming notions the sooner the better - Manuel Bazaga (English)

Explore why learning programming surpasses the mere enjoyment of crosswords. We'll delve into mental stimulation, problem-solving, and relevance in the digital age. Also, discover key tools to venture into the exciting realms of ML.

# 2. Programar Activa-Mente: Desatando la Creatividad y la Sencillez en la Programación - Pedro Antonio Benito Rojano (Español)

'Programming Actively' is a fresh approach to learning coding that’s engaging and simple. Discover how programming transcends algorithms to become a medium for creativity and problem-solving. Ideal for beginners and creative minds, Pedro’s talk will unveil how code can be a canvas for your imagination.

# 3. Some very practical reasons to write unit tests - Anna Zubova (in English)

Let's remind ourselves of the subtle power of unit tests in this short talk, emphasising the practical advantages that come with incorporating them into your code.

🕖 LOGISTICS
Talks kick off at 18:30 sharp; then networking in Central Beers bar from 20:40.
If you can't make it, please un-RSVP in good time to free up your place for your fellow community members.
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📜 CODE OF CONDUCT
The PyData Code of Conduct governs this meetup (https://pydata.org/code-of-conduct/). To discuss any issues or concerns relating to the code of conduct or behaviour of anyone at the PyData meetup, please contact the PyData Malaga organisers, or you can submit a report of any potential Code of Conduct violation directly to NumFOCUS (https://numfocus.typeform.com/to/ynjGdT).