PyLadies Dublin: Introduction to Python Workshop @ Scopely
Details
[Update] This workshop is for people who are new to programming.
We are delighted to start our first of the our workshop series with Introduction to Python.
You will learn Python through making a text-based adventure game.
Workshop content:
- Command Line
- Virtual Environment (don't be too scared of this, it's really handy, I promise) 😊
- Basic datatypes (e.g. variables)
- Basic data structures (e.g. list, dicts)
You will be able to write and execute Python scripts.
At the end, you have created a basic interactive text-based adventure game.
🙏 Thanks to following volunteers helping me faciltate:
- Andressa Valadares (also organised hosting and pizza)
- Boon Chin Look
- Lorena Seabra
- Michael Twomey
FAQ
Do I need to bring anything?
Yes, bring your laptop (and don't forget your charger).
Do I need to set up anything on my laptop?
Have access to a Command Prompt/Terminal before you do the next steps (installing uv an Python)
Windows users: Go to the Start menu or screen, and enter "Command Prompt" in the search field.
- Go to Start menu → All Programs → Accessories → Command Prompt
Mac users: Here's how to open Terminal : https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/terminal/apd5265185d-f365-44cb-8b09-71a064a42125/mac
Linux users: It will be probably under Applications → Accessories → Terminal, or Applications → System → Terminal,
Once you can access Command Prompt (Windows)/Terminal (MacOS/Linux), proceed to next steps.
Installing uv and Python
- Install uv - https://docs.astral.sh/uv/getting-started/installation/
- With uv install Python by typing the following in your terminal: "uv python install 3.14" - https://docs.astral.sh/uv/guides/install-python/
Code Editor
- Install a code editor, e.g. Visual Studio Code -- if you have your own coding editor, feel free to use it. https://code.visualstudio.com/
- 👉 Note: If you are using Visual Studio Code we recommend disabling Copilot features for the duration of this workshop:
- Go to chat.disableAIFeatures
- Check the box to disable
To re-enable later got back to the setting and uncheck the box.
- Or use another code editor of your choice, e.g. PyCharm
Do you have a Code of Conduct?
A. Yes, you can find it at dublin.pyladies.com
