Intro to Programming with Python
Details
This class is aimed at absolute beginners. If you have programming experience, this may not be the class for you. If in doubt, read through the "Class Topics" section below and comment/message us if you have questions.
Class Requirements
For this class, you are not expected to have any programming experience at all, but you should be comfortable using a computer. You will need to bring a wireless-enabled laptop with Python 3 installed with you to the class. You can get Python at https://www.python.org/downloads/ . If you have trouble installing python, feel free to message Kate MacInnis.
Before you RSVP to this workshop, you must fill out a brief questionnaire (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YGjN6zanIJPVlfOb4hCMCHIo8QInlsWhH3VNaOAIK8Y/viewform?usp=send_form). If you RSVP without completing it, you will be removed from the meetup. You will have the opportunity to re-enroll, but since the class is limited in size, in order to ensure your seat in the class please complete the survey as soon as possible.
Class Description
The class begins with some basic programming ideas, then we jump into the essentials of Python. As we work our way through the material, the presentation of information will be balanced with time for structured individual practice. Towards the end of the day, we'll break into groups to tackle some more challenging exercises.
Class Topics:
• Variables
• Using functions
• Integers & Floats
• Strings
• Booleans
• Lists
• Other Sequence Types
• Dictionaries
• Input
• `if/elif/else` Statements
• `for` Loops
• `while` Loops
• Importing Modules
• Writing Functions
Audience:
Women and their friends who have no or limited programming experience. This event is welcoming and respectful of trans women. Men who want to learn Python are welcome as guests of women who are attending (please RSVP as well).
Our goal is to provide an environment in which women can develop their programming skills with confidence. You'll leave with the resources you need to continue your programming education on your own and with your fellow students. Our instructors and teaching assistants are predominantly women from the Austin programming and open source communities.
Code of Conduct:
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