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== What it is == |
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Workshop 1 alums: |
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* sign up for the [http://www.meetup.com/python-182/ May 8 Project Night with IndyPy] |
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* A few of the (many) resources to continue learning: |
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* The official Python tutorial: http://docs.python.org/tutorial/ |
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* Think Python: http://openbookproject.net/thinkcs/python/english2e/ |
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* Learn Python the Hard Way: http://learnpythonthehardway.org |
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* Learn Python with games: http://inventwithpython.com/chapters/ |
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* Udacity's Python class: http://www.udacity.com/overview/Course/cs101/CourseRev/apr2012 |
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== What it is == |
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The first Indianapolis Python Workshop will run Friday evening and Saturday, April 13-14, 2012 at the [http://www.wyndham.com/hotels/INDAP/main.wnt Wyndam Indianapolis West Hotel] alongside [http://www.indianalinux.org/cms/ Indiana LinuxFest]. |
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== Sign up == |
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Sign up for the workshop at the [http://www.meetup.com/python-182/events/53792112/ IndyPy Meetup page] - and don't forget to register for |
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[http://indianalinux.org| Indiana LinuxFest]. [http://blog.melchua.com/contact/ Contact Mel] with any questions! |
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<gallery caption="Photos from the [[Boston Python Workshop|Boston event]] that inspired this Indianapolis workshop" widths="300px" heights="200px" perrow="4"> |
<gallery caption="Photos from the [[Boston Python Workshop|Boston event]] that inspired this Indianapolis workshop" widths="300px" heights="200px" perrow="4"> |
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never know which of your friends just needs a nudge to try it until you give her |
never know which of your friends just needs a nudge to try it until you give her |
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that nudge. |
that nudge. |
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The [Indianapolis Python Workshop 1 | First Indianapolis Python Workshop] took place April 13-14 at Indiana LinuxFest. Thanks to |
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* [http://python.org/psf Python Software Foundation] for generous sponsorship |
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* [http://fewerhassles.com Fewer Hassles] for generous sponsorship |
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* [http://indianalinux.org Indiana LinuxFest] for providing the locale |
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* [http://directemployersfoundation.org/ DirectEmployers] for supplies and equipment |
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== Upcoming events == |
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We're catching our breath before setting a target date for the second Indianapolis Python Workshop. Want to get involved in the next workshop, as a participant, volunteer, and/or sponsor? Sign up to [http://www.meetup.com/python-182/ IndyPy] and watch for announcements, or contact us at <mpw-staff at lists.openhatch.org>. |
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==Why are we doing this?== |
==Why are we doing this?== |
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[http://python.org/about Python] is the name of the computer language that you'll learn to program in. It's a great programming language for beginners because it's easy to understand and use, yet it's also widely used for huge projects and serious professional work - it's a language you'll never outgrow. |
[http://python.org/about Python] is the name of the computer language that you'll learn to program in. It's a great programming language for beginners because it's easy to understand and use, yet it's also widely used for huge projects and serious professional work - it's a language you'll never outgrow. |
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==Get involved== |
==Get involved== |
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