PyLadies Dublin: Introduction to Python Workshop @ Scopely
Details
[Update] This is a beginners programming workshop.
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
- Basic data structures
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?
- Install uv - https://docs.astral.sh/uv/getting-started/installation/
- With uv install Python - https://docs.astral.sh/uv/guides/install-python/
- 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/
- 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
