Python Ireland December meetup

This is the year end meetup, so let your hair down and chill after a fantastic year of so many cool Python events and PyCon Ireland!

TALK 1

There will be a short 20-30 minute talk by Jakub Jarosz on "pytest & webtest"
Description:

• modularising tests
• writing fixtures and py.test plugins
• fixtures scope etc.

TALK 2

Luca Marchesotti from Beutifeye will give a short talk about "Computer vision and Machine learning in python"
Description: In this talk, we will cover the basics of Computer Vison and Machine Learning when it comes to image analysis and large-scale categorisation. We will show with practical examples how to build simple applications taking advantage of state-of-the art and open source python libraries.

TALK 3

Cian Brassil from CloudDock will be speaking about be giving a more high level overview of some areas they're working on, technical challenges they've faced, and development in a startup environment.

Finally we quickly review a case study where we have successfully used python and Computer Vision at Beautifeye.

If you also want to talk at our December meetup, email contact@python.ie if you are interested.

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Thanks to our sponsor CloudDock.

Thanks to Wayra for hosting our meetup and providing the food and beverages.

ABOUT our sponsors

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We are Telefónica’s startup accelerator and we help the best entrepreneurs to grow and build successful businesses. Our acceleration program provides everything you need to take your business to the top. Funding of up to $50,000, a workspace in our academy Ireland, access to a global network of business partners, mentors and experts, plus the opportunity to work with Telefónica businesses around the world. We know the next digital revolution can emerge from anywhere, in technology nobody has the final word. If you have a business or an idea that uses technology to solve the problems of the future, Wayra is your place to make it grow.

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