Terminal-based user interfaces (TUIs) with ease using Textual
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Rodrigo's back! Fresh from his successes at EuroPython...
Learn how to build powerful terminal-based user interfaces (TUIs) with ease using Textual - an open-source Python framework.
Throughout this tutorial, you'll learn how to use features like Textual's built-in widgets, reactive attributes, and message-passing system, to start developing a simple TODO app that runs directly in your terminal.
The plan for Introduction to Textual is that Rodrigo will explain a topic, then we'll work-shop it, rinse and repeat. Accordingly, instead of a couple of presentations, this meeting will be a stage-by-stagp mixture of taking notes from the lecture-content, and then enjoying some hands-on experimentation in the privacy of your own home/office.
This will be a (necessarily) shortened version of his written tutorial which you could either consult as-we-go, or save for use when you come to apply these ideas in-real-life!
About Rodrigo Girão Serrão:
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Rodrigo has presented to NZPUG Auckland Branch previously. He speaks frequently at various PyCons (Python Conferences) and other gatherings.
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As well as Python, he has been playing with APL, C++, and more.
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Combining programming and maths, he describes himself as a mathemagician.
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Rodrigo has always been fascinated by problem solving and that is why he picked up programming – so that he could solve more problems.
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He also loves sharing knowledge, and that is why he spends so much time writing articles in his blog, writing on Twitter, and giving workshops and courses.
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During the week, Rodrigo can be found banging his head against the wall while trying to solve a Textual bug, as he works on Textual full-time.
Some relevant links:
If you met Rodrigo the last time he joined us, you'll recall that he enjoys questions - because that's the best way to be helpful. However, please be mindful that our formal finishing-time (2030) in Auckland, corresponds to the beginning of his working-day. So, he won't be able to stay-on after the formalities.
The Auckland branch of the New Zealand Python Users Group meets twice monthly. You're very welcome to attend online or in-person (as available). Meeting location-details or URL will be sent to those who RSVP.
We are a healthy mix of Python users. Students, academics, hobbyists, industry professionals, and many completely new to Python.
The 'room' opens at 1815 (local time) with an opportunity to network with colleagues. Formal start is 1830. Aiming to finish by 2030.
We are always keen to hear suggestions for meeting-topics, and to meet with folk who'd like to present or lead - eg a brief lightning talk, a practical coaching-session, a full lecture... Help is available if you've never done such a thing before!
We follow the NZPUG Code of Conduct to create an inclusive and friendly environment.
We express thanks to, and encourage you to investigate our sponsors: Catalyst Cloud, New Zealand Open Source Society, JetBrains, and IceHouse Ventures.
You are welcome to ask questions or share problems using the comments section (below).
Terminal-based user interfaces (TUIs) with ease using Textual