Python Programming 101
When:
Monday, Oct 03, 2016 6:30p -
9:30p
Monday, Oct 03, 2016 6:30p -
9:30p
Where:
General Assembly Boston
51 Melcher Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02210
Admission:
$45
Categories:
Business, Innovation, Tech
Event website:
https://generalassemb.ly/education/python-programming-101/boston/29067
ABOUT THIS CLASS
Whether you have experience in programming or are looking to get started for the first time, getting involved in the Python community will put you on the fast track to success in a variety of data-related fields.
In this workshop, you’ll learn all about Python - including how to get started, what advantages and disadvantages Python provides as a programming language, the essentials of programming in Python, and what tools are available to analyze and work with data in Python.
By the end of our workshop, you’ll be able to define python programming fundamentals, explain the common python libraries used in data analysis, discuss how python can be applied to a data workflow, and practice applying your newfound Python skills to solve a sample real world problem.
TAKEAWAYS
• Discuss the history of Python and its use across different industries.
• Define how Python compares to other programming languages.
• Describe the benefits of a Python workflow when working with data.
• Demonstrate basic understanding of Python programming fundamentals.
• Apply Python code to solve a sample world data problem.
PREREQS & PREPARATION
Please bring a laptop to class.
