April 2024 Meetup

As the library is hosting us, please RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/multi-tasking-with-python-an-intro-to-async-programming-future-of-work-tickets-853302820707

We will continue the year with another beginner friendly talk about asynchronous programming in Python.

NOTE 1: If the Eventbrite page says "sold out", you can still just show up, as there is usually more than enough space in the room.

NOTE 2: As this takes place in the library, no food is allowed, so please consider to have dinner before the talk.

Agenda:
7:00pm Meet & Greet
7:30pm Talk

"Multi-tasking with Python: An Intro to Async Programming" by Yu Jia

Confused about how to use async and await in Python? In this talk, we will cover the basic concepts of asynchronous programming, as well as a quick overview and demo of how to use asyncio and other asynchronous libraries in Python. Lastly, broader issues around asynchronous coding in Python and a practical industrial application will be presented.

Yu Jia is an applied mathematician turned developer who is passionate about sustainable development. She began her career as a data scientist at BeeBryte before pivoting to a backend engineering role, where she builds tools to remotely control and optimise heating and cooling systems in industrial buildings. In her spare time, she likes to read, row, and hike.