VPL Linux Link: Discover Open Source Software January 2025

Curious about Linux? Join the Vancouver Linux Users Group (VanLUG) for a two-hour drop-in session. Explore Linux's customization, security, and cost-saving benefits with friendly experts and professionals.

Bring your laptop and talk to VanLUG experts about what will work for you. Experience Linux firsthand and enjoy the support of a knowledgeable community.

Find us at The Vancouver Public Library, on the 9th Floor.

Technical Talk (Beginner): Mastering Regex from ^ to $ with Bash Tools and Python
Speaker: Dolan H
Description: Join this session to gain a comprehensive understanding of Regular Expressions (Regex) and their versatility in text processing. Through practical examples/demos using Bash tools and Python, you will learn how to efficiently search, extract, and manipulate data in various real-world scenarios. By the end of the session, you will be equipped with actionable skills to leverage Regex in your development and data workflows.

Presented in partnership with the Vancouver Public Library and the Vancouver Linux Users Group (VanLUG).

AGENDA:

2:00 to 2:10: Introductions and welcome from VanLUG and VPL.
Then, split into two to three groups based on interest level.

2:10 - 4:00: Linux for Everyone!
Room 1 : Beginners Technical Talk (see above)
Room 2: Intermediate Technical Talk: Detailed talk about some specific topics for more advanced users.
Room 3: Support: Have a problem, want an install? Get together with those
who can assist, with a peer-to-peer support session.