From hiteshkataria76 at gmail.com  Mon May  1 08:01:01 2017
From: hiteshkataria76 at gmail.com (hiteshkataria76 at gmail.com)
Date: Mon, 1 May 2017 08:01:01 -0400
Subject: [TriPython] Fwd: Python training for development staff
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Hello Ken,
You may want to check this out. 
https://www.meetup.com/The-Iron-Yard-Durham/events/239131054/

I don?t have any personal experience with this company, just came across it on the meetup website. 
Looks like ?The Iron Yard? is a professional training company. So it fits what you are looking for. I did not find specific course details for Python on their website. 

Hope this helps. 

Best Regards,
Hitesh. 

Sent from Mail for Windows 10

From: Leslie Sox
Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2017 10:03 PM
To: Triangle (North Carolina) Python Users Group (formerly TriZPUG)
Subject: Re: [TriPython] Fwd: Python training for development staff

NC State has CSC 111 - Intro to Computing: Python most likely a 16 week
course. I just searched the course catalog. You can take classes without
registering for a degree through DELTA, distance and lifelong learning.

I learned Python through the graduate course GIS 540: Geospatial
Programming Fundamentals. The course is designed for ArcPy functions in
ESRI ArcGIS. I later used Python to automate 3D point cloud conversions in
GRASS GIS in another course. I know it's not the right answer you were
looking for.

My suggestion would to buy a book that has example projects. My friend who
is a research scientist has an earlier version of this book from O'reilly,
Learning Python, 5th Edition.
http://shop.oreilly.com/product/0636920028154.do

Myself, I prefer books other than O'reilly that have projects and code
samples that you can follow along with that build as you go through the
chapters.

What type of software applications is your team developing? General
software inquiries really bug me. People never want to disclose what the
product they are working on is. It could be anything from working on a car,
to a satellite or Wall Street stock trading application.

Regards,

Leslie John Sox
Computer Science and Engineering
Raleigh, NC
(919) 931-5644
leslie.sox at gmail.com




On Sat, Apr 29, 2017 at 8:01 AM, Ken MacKenzie <ken at mack-z.com> wrote:

>    ====resending from the right address for this list====
>
>    So I work for an organization that for the most part majority of the
>    developers have spent the past year working only in a proprietary form
>    of basic from the vendor of our main tool set.
>
>    So in comes a new VP and he is wanting to get people up to speed
>    technology the industry actually uses. And this in conjunction with the
>    future of the vendor we use being very much in the air most likely her
>    asked me the question about training more of the developers, a class or
>    where to send them for example to learn python.
>
>    I really don't know what to say as I basically taught myself python
>    years ago and use it in hobbyist fashion.** However now I am working on
> a
>    bunch of new pieces for the office in python.** Data conversion
> utilities
>    and some REST microservices for enhancing business user data access into
>    PowerBI or some angular 2 front ends.
>
>    Anyway long story short, can anyone recommend a good local to Raleigh
>    python training class to send a group of developers.** Or a trainer who
>    would come in to train the group on site.
>
> _______________________________________________
> TriZPUG mailing list
> TriZPUG at python.org
> https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/trizpug
> http://tripython.org is the Triangle Python Users Group
>
>

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   Hello Ken,

   You may want to check this out.

   [1]https://www.meetup.com/The-Iron-Yard-Durham/events/239131054/



   I don't have any personal experience with this company, just came across
   it on the meetup website.

   Looks like "The Iron Yard" is a professional training company. So it fits
   what you are looking for. I did not find specific course details for
   Python on their website.



   Hope this helps.



   Best Regards,

   Hitesh.



   Sent from [2]Mail for Windows 10



   From: [3]Leslie Sox
   Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2017 10:03 PM
   To: [4]Triangle (North Carolina) Python Users Group (formerly TriZPUG)
   Subject: Re: [TriPython] Fwd: Python training for development staff



   NC State has CSC 111 - Intro to Computing: Python most likely a 16 week

   course. I just searched the course catalog. You can take classes without

   registering for a degree through DELTA, distance and lifelong learning.



   I learned Python through the graduate course GIS 540: Geospatial

   Programming Fundamentals. The course is designed for ArcPy functions in

   ESRI ArcGIS. I later used Python to automate 3D point cloud conversions in

   GRASS GIS in another course. I know it's not the right answer you were

   looking for.



   My suggestion would to buy a book that has example projects. My friend who

   is a research scientist has an earlier version of this book from O'reilly,

   Learning Python, 5th Edition.

   http://shop.oreilly.com/product/0636920028154.do



   Myself, I prefer books other than O'reilly that have projects and code

   samples that you can follow along with that build as you go through the

   chapters.



   What type of software applications is your team developing? General

   software inquiries really bug me. People never want to disclose what the

   product they are working on is. It could be anything from working on a
   car,

   to a satellite or Wall Street stock trading application.



   Regards,



   Leslie John Sox

   Computer Science and Engineering

   Raleigh, NC

   (919) 931-5644

   leslie.sox at gmail.com









   On Sat, Apr 29, 2017 at 8:01 AM, Ken MacKenzie <ken at mack-z.com> wrote:



   >    ====resending from the right address for this list====

   >

   >    So I work for an organization that for the most part majority of the

   >    developers have spent the past year working only in a proprietary
   form

   >    of basic from the vendor of our main tool set.

   >

   >    So in comes a new VP and he is wanting to get people up to speed

   >    technology the industry actually uses. And this in conjunction with
   the

   >    future of the vendor we use being very much in the air most likely
   her

   >    asked me the question about training more of the developers, a class
   or

   >    where to send them for example to learn python.

   >

   >    I really don't know what to say as I basically taught myself python

   >    years ago and use it in hobbyist fashion.** However now I am working
   on

   > a

   >    bunch of new pieces for the office in python.** Data conversion

   > utilities

   >    and some REST microservices for enhancing business user data access
   into

   >    PowerBI or some angular 2 front ends.

   >

   >    Anyway long story short, can anyone recommend a good local to Raleigh

   >    python training class to send a group of developers.** Or a trainer
   who

   >    would come in to train the group on site.

   >

   > _______________________________________________

   > TriZPUG mailing list

   > TriZPUG at python.org

   > https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/trizpug

   > http://tripython.org is the Triangle Python Users Group

   >

   >



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From aikimark at aol.com  Mon May  1 07:56:48 2017
From: aikimark at aol.com (Mark Hutchinson)
Date: Mon, 1 May 2017 07:56:48 -0400
Subject: [TriPython] Fwd: Python training for development staff (Ken M)
Message-ID: <15bc3dec670-5aa1-2157b@webstg-m02.mail.aol.com>

Ken


What language(s) does/do your staff use?  Maybe it would be more efficient to do a transition class than a from-scratch class.


Mark
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   Ken
   What language(s) does/do your staff use?  Maybe it would be more efficient
   to do a transition class than a from-scratch class.
   Mark

From cbc at unc.edu  Mon May  1 08:06:54 2017
From: cbc at unc.edu (Calloway, Chris)
Date: Mon, 1 May 2017 12:06:54 +0000
Subject: [TriPython] Comments following last night's presentation.
In-Reply-To: <c1552fe0-2491-e6d7-c3a2-28d4d6db966a@gmail.com>
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Message-ID: <FFC6BBCC-2047-4178-AB43-ED0F895292C5@unc.edu>

We are grateful for your presentation, Bob. Thank you.

-- 
Sincerely,
 
Chris Calloway
Applications Analyst
University of North Carolina
Renaissance Computing Institute
(919) 599-3530
 

On 4/28/17, 4:13 PM, "TriZPUG on behalf of bob gailer" <trizpug-bounces+cbc=unc.edu at python.org on behalf of bgailer at gmail.com> wrote:

    I was very pleased with the meeting and the positive reception given by 
    the attendees.
    
    The room was packed. Every seat was filled. There was lots of expression 
    of appreciation for my presentation.
    
    Thank you Chris for accepting my talk proposal and the work you did to 
    help get me set up and comfortable.
    
    Thanks to Cole Dickens of RENSI for excellent tech support in getting 
    the video the way I wanted it.
    
    I am glad to answer questions and help in other ways. I realized after 
    the fact that I did not give my contact information, so here it is:
    
    Bob Gailer
    mailto: bgailer at gmail.com
    phone: 919-636-4239
    
    Chris mentioned my marimba ensemble. Here is a video of a similar 
    ensemble playing the same music we do: it is based primarily on the 
    native music of Zimbabwe. My group unfortunately does not have any good 
    videos. We are seeking new players; if your interest is sparked, or you 
    know someone who might be a candidate, let me know. Or else just enjoy 
    the music.
    
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPlGxAFS66k
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From cbc at unc.edu  Mon May  1 08:23:23 2017
From: cbc at unc.edu (Calloway, Chris)
Date: Mon, 1 May 2017 12:23:23 +0000
Subject: [TriPython] Reminder: Raleigh Project Night
Message-ID: <6F9327D1-53E5-43F5-847A-C35CB42FE280@unc.edu>

http://tripython.org/Members/sgambino/may-17-rpn/

When: Tuesday May 2, 6-9pm
Where: WebAssign/Cengage,
               NCSU Centennial Campus,
               1791 Varsity Drive, Suite 200
               Raleigh
What: Raleigh Project Night meets on first Tuesdays. Have a project you want to show off, share, seek help with, or just get some work done surrounded by like minded Python lovers? Join us for our monthly project night and do just that! Don't have something to work on? Just need some help with Python? Show up and enjoy the energy, sprint on an open source project, find something interesting to contribute to or be inspired by! The setting is informal and there is no schedule, so don't worry if you show up past the start time. Whether you are a Python newbie needing help or have an open source project you want to share, come hang out and hack. Plenty of free after hours parking is available in the upper level of the deck behind WebAssign (turn through the median just before the intersection of Varsity and Main Campus Drives). If the door is locked, call the number posted on the door. Bring your laptop.

-- 
Sincerely,
 
Chris Calloway
Applications Analyst
University of North Carolina
Renaissance Computing Institute
(919) 599-3530
 


From cbc at unc.edu  Mon May  1 08:33:00 2017
From: cbc at unc.edu (Calloway, Chris)
Date: Mon, 1 May 2017 12:33:00 +0000
Subject: [TriPython] TriPython May 2017 Meeting: Python Microservices
Message-ID: <D4CFEC12-FE4B-40A9-A75B-6F7EC8AE1147@unc.edu>

Stacy Morse will be speaking at the May meeting on one the hottest topics, microservices. Don?t miss it!

http://tripython.org/Members/sgambino/may-17-mtg/

When: Thursday, May 25, 7-9pm
Where: WebAssign/Cengage
               NCSU Centennial Campus
               1791 Varsity Drive, Suite 200
               Raleigh
What: Stacy Morse will discuss what they are and how she migrated an element of a traditional web app and made it into several microservices. Stacy loves Python, photography, and LEDs. Plenty of free after hours parking is available in the upper level of the deck behind WebAssign (turn through the median just before the intersection of Varsity and Main Campus Drives). If the door is locked, call the number posted on the door. An after-meeting location for food and beverage will be decided at the meeting (usually BaDa Wings at Mission Valley).

-- 
Sincerely,
 
Chris Calloway
Applications Analyst
University of North Carolina
Renaissance Computing Institute
(919) 599-3530
 


From cbc at unc.edu  Mon May  1 08:01:52 2017
From: cbc at unc.edu (Calloway, Chris)
Date: Mon, 1 May 2017 12:01:52 +0000
Subject: [TriPython] Python training for development staff
In-Reply-To: <20170429115800.GA28243@localhost>
References: <20170429115800.GA28243@localhost>
Message-ID: <B7C26BB4-0A3E-4A6E-9D78-12FA0C643B74@unc.edu>

The poster is not subscribed. Please copy replies to Ken.

-- 
Sincerely,
 
Chris Calloway
Applications Analyst
University of North Carolina
Renaissance Computing Institute
(919) 599-3530
 

On 4/29/17, 7:58 AM, "TriZPUG on behalf of Ken M" <trizpug-bounces+cbc=unc.edu at python.org on behalf of devilock76 at gmail.com> wrote:

    So I work for an organization that for the most part majority of the
    developers have spent the past year working only in a proprietary form
    of basic from the vendor of our main tool set.
    
    So in comes a new VP and he is wanting to get people up to speed
    technology the industry actually uses. And this in conjunction with the
    future of the vendor we use being very much in the air most likely her
    asked me the question about training more of the developers, a class or
    where to send them for example to learn python.
    
    I really don't know what to say as I basically taught myself python
    years ago and use it in hobbyist fashion.  However now I am working on a
    bunch of new pieces for the office in python.  Data conversion utilities
    and some REST microservices for enhancing business user data access into
    PowerBI or some angular 2 front ends.
    
    Anyway long story short, can anyone recommend a good local to Raleigh
    python training class to send a group of developers.  Or a trainer who
    would come in to train the group on site.
    _______________________________________________
    TriZPUG mailing list
    TriZPUG at python.org
    https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/trizpug
    http://tripython.org is the Triangle Python Users Group
    


From ken at mack-z.com  Mon May  1 09:24:21 2017
From: ken at mack-z.com (Ken MacKenzie)
Date: Mon, 1 May 2017 09:24:21 -0400
Subject: [TriPython] Fwd: Python training for development staff (Ken M)
In-Reply-To: <15bc3dec670-5aa1-2157b@webstg-m02.mail.aol.com>
References: <15bc3dec670-5aa1-2157b@webstg-m02.mail.aol.com>
Message-ID: <CAA2Opa2_jSxnWzsage=V6cgic+3LDVfpYAacDXUo9LVEJjzhvw@mail.gmail.com>

Currently they are mostly using a BASIC form of language, it is proprietary
and an extension off of unibasic.  Several have way old COBOL and C
experience.

On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 7:56 AM, Mark Hutchinson via TriZPUG <
trizpug at python.org> wrote:

>    Ken
>    What language(s) does/do your staff use?  Maybe it would be more
> efficient
>    to do a transition class than a from-scratch class.
>    Mark
>
> _______________________________________________
> TriZPUG mailing list
> TriZPUG at python.org
> https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/trizpug
> http://tripython.org is the Triangle Python Users Group
>
>
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   Currently they are mostly using a BASIC form of language, it is
   proprietary and an extension off of unibasic.** Several have way old COBOL
   and C experience.
   On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 7:56 AM, Mark Hutchinson via TriZPUG
   <[1]trizpug at python.org> wrote:

     ** **Ken
     ** **What language(s) does/do your staff use?** Maybe it would be more
     efficient
     ** **to do a transition class than a from-scratch class.
     ** **Mark
     _______________________________________________
     TriZPUG mailing list
     [2]TriZPUG at python.org
     [3]https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/trizpug
     [4]http://tripython.org is the Triangle Python Users Group

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From ken at mack-z.com  Mon May  1 09:28:32 2017
From: ken at mack-z.com (Ken MacKenzie)
Date: Mon, 1 May 2017 09:28:32 -0400
Subject: [TriPython] Fwd: Python training for development staff
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References: <20170429115800.GA28243@localhost>
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I don't think a traditional semester style will work for our org.
Condensed training is an easier sell.

So uses for python here:  Mixed windows and solaris environment with more
linux making its way in.

Some of this is in use or partial use some is on the way.

Use of selenium in python for testing an angular 1.x vendor product that we
modify.  I already built a library to make life easier for others to
translate the web app to the commands they know.

Some data conversion with sql alchemy to write to ms sql for reporting,
data source is extracts from a U2 DB.

Some installers for custom pieces built with py2exe at the moment.

More in the future some ReSTful api's, I am pushing for Falcon as the
framework.  The front end consumer I am pushing towards angular 2/4 branch.

General scripting utilities.

Ken

On Sun, Apr 30, 2017 at 10:02 PM, Leslie Sox <leslie.sox at gmail.com> wrote:

>    NC State has**CSC 111 - Intro to Computing: Python most likely a 16 week
>    course. I just searched the course catalog. You can take classes without
>    registering for a degree through DELTA, distance and lifelong
> learning.**
>    I learned Python through the graduate course GIS 540: Geospatial
>    Programming Fundamentals. The course is designed for ArcPy functions in
>    ESRI ArcGIS. I later used Python to automate 3D point cloud conversions
> in
>    GRASS GIS in another course. I know it's not the right answer you were
>    looking for.**
>    My suggestion would to buy a book that has example projects. My friend
> who
>    is a research scientist has an earlier version of this book from
> O'reilly,
>    Learning Python, 5th Edition.
>    [1]http://shop.oreilly.com/product/0636920028154.do
>    Myself, I prefer books other than O'reilly that have projects and code
>    samples that you can follow along with that build as you go through the
>    chapters. **
>    What type of software applications is your team developing? General
>    software inquiries really bug me. People never want to disclose what the
>    product they are working on is. It could be anything from working on a
>    car, to a satellite or Wall Street stock trading application.**
>    Regards,
>    Leslie John Sox
>    Computer Science and Engineering
>    Raleigh, NC
>    (919) 931-5644
>    [2]leslie.sox at gmail.com
>
>    On Sat, Apr 29, 2017 at 8:01 AM, Ken MacKenzie <[3]ken at mack-z.com>
> wrote:
>
>      ** **====resending from the right address for this list====
>
>      ** **So I work for an organization that for the most part majority of
>      the
>      ** **developers have spent the past year working only in a proprietary
>      form
>      ** **of basic from the vendor of our main tool set.
>
>      ** **So in comes a new VP and he is wanting to get people up to speed
>      ** **technology the industry actually uses. And this in conjunction
> with
>      the
>      ** **future of the vendor we use being very much in the air most
> likely
>      her
>      ** **asked me the question about training more of the developers, a
>      class or
>      ** **where to send them for example to learn python.
>
>      ** **I really don't know what to say as I basically taught myself
> python
>      ** **years ago and use it in hobbyist fashion.** However now I am
>      working on a
>      ** **bunch of new pieces for the office in python.** Data conversion
>      utilities
>      ** **and some REST microservices for enhancing business user data
> access
>      into
>      ** **PowerBI or some angular 2 front ends.
>
>      ** **Anyway long story short, can anyone recommend a good local to
>      Raleigh
>      ** **python training class to send a group of developers.** Or a
> trainer
>      who
>      ** **would come in to train the group on site.
>
>      _______________________________________________
>      TriZPUG mailing list
>      [4]TriZPUG at python.org
>      [5]https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/trizpug
>      [6]http://tripython.org is the Triangle Python Users Group
>
> References
>
>    Visible links
>    1. http://shop.oreilly.com/product/0636920028154.do
>    2. mailto:leslie.sox at gmail.com
>    3. mailto:ken at mack-z.com
>    4. mailto:TriZPUG at python.org
>    5. https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/trizpug
>    6. http://tripython.org/
>
> _______________________________________________
> TriZPUG mailing list
> TriZPUG at python.org
> https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/trizpug
> http://tripython.org is the Triangle Python Users Group
>
>
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   I don't think a traditional semester style will work for our org.**
   Condensed training is an easier sell.
   So uses for python here: **Mixed windows and solaris environment with more
   linux making its way in.
   Some of this is in use or partial use some is on the way.
   Use of selenium in python for testing an angular 1.x vendor product that
   we modify.** I already built a library to make life easier for others to
   translate the web app to the commands they know.
   Some data conversion with sql alchemy to write to ms sql for reporting,
   data source is extracts from a U2 DB.
   Some installers for custom pieces built with py2exe at the moment.
   More in the future some ReSTful api's, I am pushing for Falcon as the
   framework.** The front end consumer I am pushing towards angular 2/4
   branch.
   General scripting utilities.
   Ken
   On Sun, Apr 30, 2017 at 10:02 PM, Leslie Sox <[1]leslie.sox at gmail.com>
   wrote:

     ** **NC State has**CSC 111 - Intro to Computing: Python most likely a 16
     week
     ** **course. I just searched the course catalog. You can take classes
     without
     ** **registering for a degree through DELTA, distance and lifelong
     learning.**
     ** **I learned Python through the graduate course GIS 540: Geospatial
     ** **Programming Fundamentals. The course is designed for ArcPy
     functions in
     ** **ESRI ArcGIS. I later used Python to automate 3D point cloud
     conversions in
     ** **GRASS GIS in another course. I know it's not the right answer you
     were
     ** **looking for.**
     ** **My suggestion would to buy a book that has example projects. My
     friend who
     ** **is a research scientist has an earlier version of this book from
     O'reilly,
     ** **Learning Python, 5th Edition.
     ** **[1][2]http://shop.oreilly.com/product/0636920028154.do
     ** **Myself, I prefer books other than O'reilly that have projects and
     code
     ** **samples that you can follow along with that build as you go through
     the
     ** **chapters. **
     ** **What type of software applications is your team developing? General
     ** **software inquiries really bug me. People never want to disclose
     what the
     ** **product they are working on is. It could be anything from working
     on a
     ** **car, to a satellite or Wall Street stock trading application.**
     ** **Regards,
     ** **Leslie John Sox
     ** **Computer Science and Engineering
     ** **Raleigh, NC
     ** **[3](919) 931-5644
     ** **[2][4]leslie.sox at gmail.com

     ** **On Sat, Apr 29, 2017 at 8:01 AM, Ken MacKenzie
     <[3][5]ken at mack-z.com> wrote:

     ** ** **** **====resending from the right address for this list====

     ** ** **** **So I work for an organization that for the most part
     majority of
     ** ** **the
     ** ** **** **developers have spent the past year working only in a
     proprietary
     ** ** **form
     ** ** **** **of basic from the vendor of our main tool set.

     ** ** **** **So in comes a new VP and he is wanting to get people up to
     speed
     ** ** **** **technology the industry actually uses. And this in
     conjunction with
     ** ** **the
     ** ** **** **future of the vendor we use being very much in the air most
     likely
     ** ** **her
     ** ** **** **asked me the question about training more of the
     developers, a
     ** ** **class or
     ** ** **** **where to send them for example to learn python.

     ** ** **** **I really don't know what to say as I basically taught
     myself python
     ** ** **** **years ago and use it in hobbyist fashion.** However now I
     am
     ** ** **working on a
     ** ** **** **bunch of new pieces for the office in python.** Data
     conversion
     ** ** **utilities
     ** ** **** **and some REST microservices for enhancing business user
     data access
     ** ** **into
     ** ** **** **PowerBI or some angular 2 front ends.

     ** ** **** **Anyway long story short, can anyone recommend a good local
     to
     ** ** **Raleigh
     ** ** **** **python training class to send a group of developers.** Or a
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From tobias at caktusgroup.com  Mon May  1 09:48:04 2017
From: tobias at caktusgroup.com (Tobias McNulty)
Date: Mon, 1 May 2017 09:48:04 -0400
Subject: [TriPython] Fwd: Python training for development staff
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On Sun, Apr 30, 2017 at 10:15 AM, Ken M <ken at mack-z.com> wrote:

> Unfortunately our organization does not move fast enough to take
> advantage of that sale.  Also I know there are a group of our
> programmers that will only like a training where they are in the room
> with the trainer, be it on site or they go to a facility.  I can only
> appreciate in part that if some of them are trying to do an online class
> at their desk someone will try to derail them from the class bringing
> things to their door.
>

My company (Caktus) occasionally offers custom Python/Django trainings,
either on-site or in our downtown Durham office. Some members of this list
attended the Django Fundamentals Bootcamp we offered a few years back.

I saw you just mentioned Falcon in a more recent email, but if Django might
work for the REST microservices you need (e.g., via Django REST Framework
<http://www.django-rest-framework.org/> or TastyPie
<https://django-tastypie.readthedocs.io/en/latest/>), email me off-list or
drop us a note: https://www.caktusgroup.com/contact/

Tobias



*Tobias McNulty*Chief Executive Officer

tobias at caktusgroup.com
www.caktusgroup.com
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   On Sun, Apr 30, 2017 at 10:15 AM, Ken M <[1]ken at mack-z.com> wrote:

     Unfortunately our organization does not move fast enough to take
     advantage of that sale.** Also I know there are a group of our
     programmers that will only like a training where they are in the room
     with the trainer, be it on site or they go to a facility.** I can only
     appreciate in part that if some of them are trying to do an online class
     at their desk someone will try to derail them from the class bringing
     things to their door.

   My company (Caktus) occasionally offers custom Python/Django trainings,
   either on-site or in our downtown Durham office. Some members of this list
   attended the Django Fundamentals Bootcamp we offered a few years back.
   I saw you just mentioned Falcon in a more recent email, but if Django
   might work for the REST microservices you need (e.g., via [2]Django REST
   Framework or [3]TastyPie), email me off-list or drop us a
   note:**[4]https://www.caktusgroup.com/contact/
   Tobias

   Tobias McNulty
   Chief Executive Officer

   [5]tobias at caktusgroup.com

   [6]www.caktusgroup.com**
   **

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From cbc at unc.edu  Mon May  1 09:37:46 2017
From: cbc at unc.edu (Calloway, Chris)
Date: Mon, 1 May 2017 13:37:46 +0000
Subject: [TriPython] Fwd: Python training for development staff
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This resource covers everything I?ve ever known about. These trainings are worldwide. But some of the trainers will come to you:

https://wiki.python.org/moin/PythonTraining

These two well regarded companies provide on-site training (not cheap):

https://www.enthought.com/services/training/

https://www.continuum.io/training

Finally, kind of the last word in training, including Python, but mostly for software engineering is:

https://software-carpentry.org/

Software Carpentry is all open source training. If you contact them, they will set you up with an on-site trainger.

My highest recommendation is for Enthought. They have been doing this since forever. They are the host of the annual SciPy Conference, which is beyond fantastic.

-- 
Sincerely,
 
Chris Calloway
Applications Analyst
University of North Carolina
Renaissance Computing Institute
(919) 599-3530
 

On 4/29/17, 8:01 AM, "TriZPUG on behalf of Ken MacKenzie" <trizpug-bounces+cbc=unc.edu at python.org on behalf of ken at mack-z.com> wrote:

    ====resending from the right address for this list====
    
    So I work for an organization that for the most part majority of the
    developers have spent the past year working only in a proprietary form
    of basic from the vendor of our main tool set.
    
    So in comes a new VP and he is wanting to get people up to speed
    technology the industry actually uses. And this in conjunction with the
    future of the vendor we use being very much in the air most likely her
    asked me the question about training more of the developers, a class or
    where to send them for example to learn python.
    
    I really don't know what to say as I basically taught myself python
    years ago and use it in hobbyist fashion.  However now I am working on a
    bunch of new pieces for the office in python.  Data conversion utilities
    and some REST microservices for enhancing business user data access into
    PowerBI or some angular 2 front ends.
    
    Anyway long story short, can anyone recommend a good local to Raleigh
    python training class to send a group of developers.  Or a trainer who
    would come in to train the group on site.
    


From aikimark at aol.com  Mon May  1 10:00:41 2017
From: aikimark at aol.com (Mark Hutchinson)
Date: Mon, 1 May 2017 10:00:41 -0400
Subject: [TriPython] Python training for development staff (Ken M)
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Ken


Although I have strong VB skills and moderate Python skills, I don't have any ready material from which to teach a VB-to-Python transition class.  I will keep an open eye on this.


You might benefit from some lunch-and-learn sessions.  In such sessions, you would present a problem and work through the solution in UniBasic.  Then you present a Python solution to the same problem and explain the code.  The idea is to show the power and readability of Python, especially the data structures and powerful functions.  Over time, the UniBasic developers will grow to appreciate Python.  At that point, you have a staff that is eager to learn about Python because they see benefit for their work environment.


You will probably need to import some libraries, so you should start thinking about some problems that become simple using one of the imported libraries.

Mark

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   Ken
   Although I have strong VB skills and moderate Python skills, I don't have
   any ready material from which to teach a VB-to-Python transition class.  I
   will keep an open eye on this.
   You might benefit from some lunch-and-learn sessions.  In such sessions,
   you would present a problem and work through the solution in UniBasic.
    Then you present a Python solution to the same problem and explain the
   code.  The idea is to show the power and readability of Python, especially
   the data structures and powerful functions.  Over time, the UniBasic
   developers will grow to appreciate Python.  At that point, you have a
   staff that is eager to learn about Python because they see benefit for
   their work environment.
   You will probably need to import some libraries, so you should start
   thinking about some problems that become simple using one of the imported
   libraries.

   Mark

From cbc at unc.edu  Mon May  1 08:02:57 2017
From: cbc at unc.edu (Calloway, Chris)
Date: Mon, 1 May 2017 12:02:57 +0000
Subject: [TriPython] Fwd: Python training for development staff
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This version is from the subscribed address. Replies may go to this list.

-- 
Sincerely,
 
Chris Calloway
Applications Analyst
University of North Carolina
Renaissance Computing Institute
(919) 599-3530
 

On 4/29/17, 8:01 AM, "TriZPUG on behalf of Ken MacKenzie" <trizpug-bounces+cbc=unc.edu at python.org on behalf of ken at mack-z.com> wrote:

    ====resending from the right address for this list====
    
    So I work for an organization that for the most part majority of the
    developers have spent the past year working only in a proprietary form
    of basic from the vendor of our main tool set.
    
    So in comes a new VP and he is wanting to get people up to speed
    technology the industry actually uses. And this in conjunction with the
    future of the vendor we use being very much in the air most likely her
    asked me the question about training more of the developers, a class or
    where to send them for example to learn python.
    
    I really don't know what to say as I basically taught myself python
    years ago and use it in hobbyist fashion.  However now I am working on a
    bunch of new pieces for the office in python.  Data conversion utilities
    and some REST microservices for enhancing business user data access into
    PowerBI or some angular 2 front ends.
    
    Anyway long story short, can anyone recommend a good local to Raleigh
    python training class to send a group of developers.  Or a trainer who
    would come in to train the group on site.
    


From bryan.fogleman at gmail.com  Mon May  1 13:09:55 2017
From: bryan.fogleman at gmail.com (Bryan Fogleman)
Date: Mon, 1 May 2017 13:09:55 -0400
Subject: [TriPython] Python training for development staff
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Hello,

PyCon:
     https://us.pycon.org/2017/schedule/tutorials/

If I recall correctly, Chris Calloway used to do the Python Boot Camps 
at PyCon and I thought some occasional commercial options (possibly with 
Joel)...  Maybe Chris would consider such?

SixFeetUp used to do Python training but they might have moved on to be 
web focused or Plone/Django focused.  You could check with Calvin.
http://www.sixfeetup.com/support/trainings
Appears that they might refer Python to this group:
https://www.elevenfifty.org/courses/#1490033782370-c58d8e58-ae95


A single on site course...  Given the description your wrote about your 
team, I wonder if that is enough or some online resource/mentoring would 
be helpful.  For Example: Google search pops up this ad which offers 
several courses and a bootcamp.
http://www.thetrainingadvisors.com/training/programming/python?gclid=COH_-aOQz9MCFdxWDQodmg8BHw

I've been told that this company is a really good resource for online 
coding skills but do not have any first hand knowledge.
https://teamtreehouse.com/


I understand that UDacity is having success in bringing people up to 
valued skills levels that are actually specified by a company's desired 
skills criteria.
https://www.udacity.com/



FYI:
Talked to a professor out of Michigan a couple of months ago who teaches 
Python via Coursera.  They have about 1.5 million registered students 
but the actual completion rate is staggeringly low.  Think that is 
fairly common scenario in "online" moocs as totally different kind of 
discipline.



Good luck!
Would you mind posting back to the group what option you select and your 
"feedback" on how it went?

Cheers

Bryan



On 4/29/17 7:58 AM, Ken M wrote:
> So I work for an organization that for the most part majority of the
> developers have spent the past year working only in a proprietary form
> of basic from the vendor of our main tool set.
>
> So in comes a new VP and he is wanting to get people up to speed
> technology the industry actually uses. And this in conjunction with the
> future of the vendor we use being very much in the air most likely her
> asked me the question about training more of the developers, a class or
> where to send them for example to learn python.
>
> I really don't know what to say as I basically taught myself python
> years ago and use it in hobbyist fashion.  However now I am working on a
> bunch of new pieces for the office in python.  Data conversion utilities
> and some REST microservices for enhancing business user data access into
> PowerBI or some angular 2 front ends.
>
> Anyway long story short, can anyone recommend a good local to Raleigh
> python training class to send a group of developers.  Or a trainer who
> would come in to train the group on site.
> _______________________________________________
> TriZPUG mailing list
> TriZPUG at python.org
> https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/trizpug
> http://tripython.org  is the Triangle Python Users Group

-------------- next part --------------
   Hello,

   PyCon:
       [1]https://us.pycon.org/2017/schedule/tutorials/

   If I recall correctly, Chris Calloway used to do the Python Boot Camps at
   PyCon and I thought some occasional commercial options (possibly with
   Joel)...  Maybe Chris would consider such?

   SixFeetUp used to do Python training but they might have moved on to be
   web focused or Plone/Django focused.  You could check with Calvin.
       [2]http://www.sixfeetup.com/support/trainings
   Appears that they might refer Python to this group:
       [3]https://www.elevenfifty.org/courses/#1490033782370-c58d8e58-ae95

   A single on site course...  Given the description your wrote about your
   team, I wonder if that is enough or some online resource/mentoring would
   be helpful.  For Example: Google search pops up this ad which offers
   several courses and a bootcamp.

   [4]http://www.thetrainingadvisors.com/training/programming/python?gclid=COH_-aOQz9MCFdxWDQodmg8BHw

   I've been told that this company is a really good resource for online
   coding skills but do not have any first hand knowledge.
       [5]https://teamtreehouse.com/

   I understand that UDacity is having success in bringing people up to
   valued skills levels that are actually specified by a company's desired
   skills criteria.
       [6]https://www.udacity.com/

   FYI:
   Talked to a professor out of Michigan a couple of months ago who teaches
   Python via Coursera.  They have about 1.5 million registered students but
   the actual completion rate is staggeringly low.  Think that is fairly
   common scenario in "online" moocs as totally different kind of
   discipline.

   Good luck!
   Would you mind posting back to the group what option you select and your
   "feedback" on how it went?

   Cheers

   Bryan

   On 4/29/17 7:58 AM, Ken M wrote:

 So I work for an organization that for the most part majority of the
 developers have spent the past year working only in a proprietary form
 of basic from the vendor of our main tool set.

 So in comes a new VP and he is wanting to get people up to speed
 technology the industry actually uses. And this in conjunction with the
 future of the vendor we use being very much in the air most likely her
 asked me the question about training more of the developers, a class or
 where to send them for example to learn python.

 I really don't know what to say as I basically taught myself python
 years ago and use it in hobbyist fashion.  However now I am working on a
 bunch of new pieces for the office in python.  Data conversion utilities
 and some REST microservices for enhancing business user data access into
 PowerBI or some angular 2 front ends.

 Anyway long story short, can anyone recommend a good local to Raleigh
 python training class to send a group of developers.  Or a trainer who
 would come in to train the group on site.
 _______________________________________________
 TriZPUG mailing list
 [7]TriZPUG at python.org
 [8]https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/trizpug
 [9]http://tripython.org is the Triangle Python Users Group

References

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   3. https://www.elevenfifty.org/courses/#1490033782370-c58d8e58-ae95
   4. http://www.thetrainingadvisors.com/training/programming/python?gclid=COH_-aOQz9MCFdxWDQodmg8BHw
   5. https://teamtreehouse.com/
   6. https://www.udacity.com/
   7. mailto:TriZPUG at python.org
   8. https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/trizpug
   9. http://tripython.org/

From cbc at unc.edu  Mon May  1 13:34:33 2017
From: cbc at unc.edu (Calloway, Chris)
Date: Mon, 1 May 2017 17:34:33 +0000
Subject: [TriPython] Python training for development staff
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Inline below.

-- 
Sincerely,
 
Chris Calloway
Applications Analyst
University of North Carolina
Renaissance Computing Institute
(919) 599-3530
 

On 5/1/17, 1:09 PM, "TriZPUG on behalf of Bryan Fogleman" <trizpug-bounces+cbc=unc.edu at python.org on behalf of bryan.fogleman at gmail.com> wrote:
    If I recall correctly, Chris Calloway used to do the Python Boot Camps 
    at PyCon and I thought some occasional commercial options (possibly with 
    Joel)...  Maybe Chris would consider such?
    
Thanks for the mention, Bryan. But I?m out of that business.

    SixFeetUp used to do Python training but they might have moved on to be 
    web focused or Plone/Django focused.  You could check with Calvin.
    http://www.sixfeetup.com/support/trainings
    Appears that they might refer Python to this group:
    https://www.elevenfifty.org/courses/#1490033782370-c58d8e58-ae95
    
Calvin and SixFeetUp are top flight. Highly recommended.

    


From leslie.sox at gmail.com  Mon May  1 17:38:29 2017
From: leslie.sox at gmail.com (Leslie Sox)
Date: Mon, 1 May 2017 17:38:29 -0400
Subject: [TriPython] Fwd: Python training for development staff
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Thanks for the details on your applications. I worked in telecom and we had
Sun Solaris workstations all over our labs and in our cubicles. We
downsized from 500 down to about 100 people in 2001 and had lots of
workstations and monitors left over. It was Solaris 7 or 8 very old. My
first degree iwas in electronics and electro-optics.

I worked with system architects who designed networking protocols on FPGA's
and used Python to run scripts to boot up motherboards. The FPGAs would be
made into networking chips once proven. It was all ITU telecom standards
based. Lots of work in hex and ascii data conversion. The guys I assisted
and took over lab maintenance and firmware updates had Masters in Computer
Networking degrees from NC State, one is now a CTO. The networking devices
ran Monte Vista embedded Linux on a 32MB flash eeprom. It was great having
all those UNIX machines, you just just use a wget command in a developers
account to get the latest firmware.I also took a graduate course in
database structures and web mapping in 2013 mostly using middleware and
PostgreSQL.

Looks like you want to use Python for testing web applications that are
using MS SQL based for storage. Chef is great for setting up custom test
environments and uses the concept of recipes that can be updated and rolled
out or back in updates. What you're doing is not to difficult but sounds
like you need to document lots of it first and then develop a test plan. We
were lucky in telecom that we had a whole department that did feasibility
studies first before a project ever got started and a whole PM department
that developed tools for tracking progress. We designed the software and
hardware from scratch. We went through Agile, Scrum and lunch and learns. I
also worked with seven contract electrical engineers from India for 5
years. We always started with specifications and memory maps and
architecture documents. If you're concerned about data types Python is
pretty agnostic and needs less defined variables.

I found this free resource from OSCON that is based on Django

Test-Driven Development with Pythonry Percival
http://chimera.labs.oreilly.com/books/1234000000754/index.html

Regards,

Leslie John Sox
Computer Science and Engineering
Raleigh, NC
(919) 931-5644
leslie.sox at gmail.com




On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 9:28 AM, Ken MacKenzie <ken at mack-z.com> wrote:

>    I don't think a traditional semester style will work for our org.**
>    Condensed training is an easier sell.
>    So uses for python here: **Mixed windows and solaris environment with
> more
>    linux making its way in.
>    Some of this is in use or partial use some is on the way.
>    Use of selenium in python for testing an angular 1.x vendor product that
>    we modify.** I already built a library to make life easier for others to
>    translate the web app to the commands they know.
>    Some data conversion with sql alchemy to write to ms sql for reporting,
>    data source is extracts from a U2 DB.
>    Some installers for custom pieces built with py2exe at the moment.
>    More in the future some ReSTful api's, I am pushing for Falcon as the
>    framework.** The front end consumer I am pushing towards angular 2/4
>    branch.
>    General scripting utilities.
>    Ken
>    On Sun, Apr 30, 2017 at 10:02 PM, Leslie Sox <[1]leslie.sox at gmail.com>
>    wrote:
>
>      ** **NC State has**CSC 111 - Intro to Computing: Python most likely a
> 16
>      week
>      ** **course. I just searched the course catalog. You can take classes
>      without
>      ** **registering for a degree through DELTA, distance and lifelong
>      learning.**
>      ** **I learned Python through the graduate course GIS 540: Geospatial
>      ** **Programming Fundamentals. The course is designed for ArcPy
>      functions in
>      ** **ESRI ArcGIS. I later used Python to automate 3D point cloud
>      conversions in
>      ** **GRASS GIS in another course. I know it's not the right answer you
>      were
>      ** **looking for.**
>      ** **My suggestion would to buy a book that has example projects. My
>      friend who
>      ** **is a research scientist has an earlier version of this book from
>      O'reilly,
>      ** **Learning Python, 5th Edition.
>      ** **[1][2]http://shop.oreilly.com/product/0636920028154.do
>      ** **Myself, I prefer books other than O'reilly that have projects and
>      code
>      ** **samples that you can follow along with that build as you go
> through
>      the
>      ** **chapters. **
>      ** **What type of software applications is your team developing?
> General
>      ** **software inquiries really bug me. People never want to disclose
>      what the
>      ** **product they are working on is. It could be anything from working
>      on a
>      ** **car, to a satellite or Wall Street stock trading application.**
>      ** **Regards,
>      ** **Leslie John Sox
>      ** **Computer Science and Engineering
>      ** **Raleigh, NC
>      ** **[3](919) 931-5644
>      ** **[2][4]leslie.sox at gmail.com
>
>      ** **On Sat, Apr 29, 2017 at 8:01 AM, Ken MacKenzie
>      <[3][5]ken at mack-z.com> wrote:
>
>      ** ** **** **====resending from the right address for this list====
>
>      ** ** **** **So I work for an organization that for the most part
>      majority of
>      ** ** **the
>      ** ** **** **developers have spent the past year working only in a
>      proprietary
>      ** ** **form
>      ** ** **** **of basic from the vendor of our main tool set.
>
>      ** ** **** **So in comes a new VP and he is wanting to get people up
> to
>      speed
>      ** ** **** **technology the industry actually uses. And this in
>      conjunction with
>      ** ** **the
>      ** ** **** **future of the vendor we use being very much in the air
> most
>      likely
>      ** ** **her
>      ** ** **** **asked me the question about training more of the
>      developers, a
>      ** ** **class or
>      ** ** **** **where to send them for example to learn python.
>
>      ** ** **** **I really don't know what to say as I basically taught
>      myself python
>      ** ** **** **years ago and use it in hobbyist fashion.** However now I
>      am
>      ** ** **working on a
>      ** ** **** **bunch of new pieces for the office in python.** Data
>      conversion
>      ** ** **utilities
>      ** ** **** **and some REST microservices for enhancing business user
>      data access
>      ** ** **into
>      ** ** **** **PowerBI or some angular 2 front ends.
>
>      ** ** **** **Anyway long story short, can anyone recommend a good
> local
>      to
>      ** ** **Raleigh
>      ** ** **** **python training class to send a group of developers.**
> Or a
>      trainer
>      ** ** **who
>      ** ** **** **would come in to train the group on site.
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   Thanks for the details on your applications. I worked in telecom and we
   had Sun Solaris workstations all over our labs and in our cubicles. We
   downsized from 500 down to about 100 people in 2001 and had lots of
   workstations and monitors left over. It was Solaris 7 or 8 very old. My
   first degree iwas in electronics and electro-optics.
   I worked with system architects who designed networking protocols on
   FPGA's and used Python to run scripts to boot up motherboards. The FPGAs
   would be made into networking chips once proven. It was all ITU telecom
   standards based. Lots of work in hex and ascii data conversion. The guys I
   assisted and took over lab maintenance and firmware updates had Masters in
   Computer Networking degrees from NC State, one is now a CTO. The
   networking devices ran Monte Vista embedded Linux on a 32MB flash eeprom.
   It was great having all those UNIX machines, you just just use a wget
   command in a developers account to get the latest firmware.I also took a
   graduate course in database structures and web mapping in 2013 mostly
   using middleware and PostgreSQL. **
   Looks like you want to use Python for testing web applications that are
   using MS SQL based for storage. Chef is great for setting up custom test
   environments and uses the concept of recipes that can be updated and
   rolled out or back in updates. What you're doing is not to difficult but
   sounds like you need to document lots of it first and then develop a test
   plan. We were lucky in telecom that we had a whole department that did
   feasibility studies first before a project ever got started and a whole PM
   department that developed tools for tracking progress. We designed the
   software and hardware from scratch. We went through Agile, Scrum and lunch
   and learns. I also worked with seven contract electrical engineers from
   India for 5 years. We always started with specifications and memory maps
   and architecture documents. If you're concerned about data types Python is
   pretty agnostic and needs less defined variables.
   I found this free resource from OSCON that is based on Django
   Test-Driven Development with Pythonry**Percival
   [1]http://chimera.labs.oreilly.com/books/1234000000754/index.html****
   Regards,
   Leslie John Sox
   Computer Science and Engineering
   Raleigh, NC
   (919) 931-5644
   [2]leslie.sox at gmail.com

   On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 9:28 AM, Ken MacKenzie <[3]ken at mack-z.com> wrote:

     ** **I don't think a traditional semester style will work for our org.**
     ** **Condensed training is an easier sell.
     ** **So uses for python here: **Mixed windows and solaris environment
     with more
     ** **linux making its way in.
     ** **Some of this is in use or partial use some is on the way.
     ** **Use of selenium in python for testing an angular 1.x vendor product
     that
     ** **we modify.** I already built a library to make life easier for
     others to
     ** **translate the web app to the commands they know.
     ** **Some data conversion with sql alchemy to write to ms sql for
     reporting,
     ** **data source is extracts from a U2 DB.
     ** **Some installers for custom pieces built with py2exe at the moment.
     ** **More in the future some ReSTful api's, I am pushing for Falcon as
     the
     ** **framework.** The front end consumer I am pushing towards angular
     2/4
     ** **branch.
     ** **General scripting utilities.
     ** **Ken
     ** **On Sun, Apr 30, 2017 at 10:02 PM, Leslie Sox
     <[1][4]leslie.sox at gmail.com>
     ** **wrote:

     ** ** **** **NC State has**CSC 111 - Intro to Computing: Python most
     likely a 16
     ** ** **week
     ** ** **** **course. I just searched the course catalog. You can take
     classes
     ** ** **without
     ** ** **** **registering for a degree through DELTA, distance and
     lifelong
     ** ** **learning.**
     ** ** **** **I learned Python through the graduate course GIS 540:
     Geospatial
     ** ** **** **Programming Fundamentals. The course is designed for ArcPy
     ** ** **functions in
     ** ** **** **ESRI ArcGIS. I later used Python to automate 3D point cloud
     ** ** **conversions in
     ** ** **** **GRASS GIS in another course. I know it's not the right
     answer you
     ** ** **were
     ** ** **** **looking for.**
     ** ** **** **My suggestion would to buy a book that has example
     projects. My
     ** ** **friend who
     ** ** **** **is a research scientist has an earlier version of this book
     from
     ** ** **O'reilly,
     ** ** **** **Learning Python, 5th Edition.
     ** ** **** **[1][2][5]http://shop.oreilly.com/product/0636920028154.do
     ** ** **** **Myself, I prefer books other than O'reilly that have
     projects and
     ** ** **code
     ** ** **** **samples that you can follow along with that build as you go
     through
     ** ** **the
     ** ** **** **chapters. **
     ** ** **** **What type of software applications is your team developing?
     General
     ** ** **** **software inquiries really bug me. People never want to
     disclose
     ** ** **what the
     ** ** **** **product they are working on is. It could be anything from
     working
     ** ** **on a
     ** ** **** **car, to a satellite or Wall Street stock trading
     application.**
     ** ** **** **Regards,
     ** ** **** **Leslie John Sox
     ** ** **** **Computer Science and Engineering
     ** ** **** **Raleigh, NC
     ** ** **** **[3][6](919) 931-5644
     ** ** **** **[2][4][7]leslie.sox at gmail.com

     ** ** **** **On Sat, Apr 29, 2017 at 8:01 AM, Ken MacKenzie
     ** ** **<[3][5][8]ken at mack-z.com> wrote:

     ** ** **** ** **** **====resending from the right address for this
     list====

     ** ** **** ** **** **So I work for an organization that for the most
     part
     ** ** **majority of
     ** ** **** ** **the
     ** ** **** ** **** **developers have spent the past year working only in
     a
     ** ** **proprietary
     ** ** **** ** **form
     ** ** **** ** **** **of basic from the vendor of our main tool set.

     ** ** **** ** **** **So in comes a new VP and he is wanting to get
     people up to
     ** ** **speed
     ** ** **** ** **** **technology the industry actually uses. And this in
     ** ** **conjunction with
     ** ** **** ** **the
     ** ** **** ** **** **future of the vendor we use being very much in the
     air most
     ** ** **likely
     ** ** **** ** **her
     ** ** **** ** **** **asked me the question about training more of the
     ** ** **developers, a
     ** ** **** ** **class or
     ** ** **** ** **** **where to send them for example to learn python.

     ** ** **** ** **** **I really don't know what to say as I basically
     taught
     ** ** **myself python
     ** ** **** ** **** **years ago and use it in hobbyist fashion.** However
     now I
     ** ** **am
     ** ** **** ** **working on a
     ** ** **** ** **** **bunch of new pieces for the office in python.**
     Data
     ** ** **conversion
     ** ** **** ** **utilities
     ** ** **** ** **** **and some REST microservices for enhancing business
     user
     ** ** **data access
     ** ** **** ** **into
     ** ** **** ** **** **PowerBI or some angular 2 front ends.

     ** ** **** ** **** **Anyway long story short, can anyone recommend a
     good local
     ** ** **to
     ** ** **** ** **Raleigh
     ** ** **** ** **** **python training class to send a group of
     developers.** Or a
     ** ** **trainer
     ** ** **** ** **who
     ** ** **** ** **** **would come in to train the group on site.

     ** ** **** ** **_______________________________________________
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     **[5][7][10]https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/trizpug
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From scott at hallcomm-inc.com  Tue May  2 09:04:35 2017
From: scott at hallcomm-inc.com (Scott G. Hall)
Date: Tue, 2 May 2017 09:04:35 -0400
Subject: [TriPython] Fwd: Python training for development staff
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On 04/30/2017 10:15 AM, Ken M wrote:
> Unfortunately our organization does not move fast enough to take
> advantage of that sale.

For the benefit of all those on this list, that problem is easily resolved:
$10 Udemy Coupon and Free Courses - $10 Udemy Coupon:
http://www.10udemycoupon.com/

>   Also I know there are a group of our
> programmers that will only like a training where they are in the room
> with the trainer, be it on site or they go to a facility.  I can only
> appreciate in part that if some of them are trying to do an online class
> at their desk someone will try to derail them from the class bringing
> things to their door.

This is not uncommon.  One way around this is to use a conference room and bring
up the course on the big screen -- you can pause the session in the middle if
need be by one of the participants.  Then when that session is done, you can
discuss what was just gone over and interact in the room.

> Nothing against your suggestion because it is a good one.  I just know
> the culture and nature of some of the staff.  It is hard enough for me
> to get because none of them over the years have cared to keep themselves
> current in case they need to find a job and consider it the jobs
> responsibility to train them not their own.  That and every language I
> have learned since college has been a matter of give me the manual and I
> will figure it out.  Most of my coworkers seem to not be of that type.

The warning is on the wall: I work at an old-time big company with lots of
inertia.  Many folks are experiencing "Resource Actions" and loose their job,
while new folks are being hired who are "malleable" and current.  It came up at
lunch yesterday the question: why are they hiring if they are laying off
people?  Several of the folks have not utilized their free training hours in
years ...

> Ken
>
> On Sat, Apr 29, 2017 at 09:11:22PM -0400, Scott G. Hall wrote:
>> I very much would recommend UDemy.  A bunch of people I work with needed
>> to be cross-trained to python, and are taking their course "/Complete
>> Python Bootcamp: Go from zero to hero in Python/" by Jose Portilla.
>> [...]
>>
>> Check into the link: https://www.udemy.com/complete-python-bootcamp/
>>

-- 
Scott G. Hall
Chief Engineer/Owner
Hall Communications
Raleigh, NC, USA
ph. 919-624-5973
Scott at HallComm-Inc.Com


From ginnyghezzo at gmail.com  Tue May  2 16:45:26 2017
From: ginnyghezzo at gmail.com (Ginny Ghezzo)
Date: Tue, 2 May 2017 16:45:26 -0400
Subject: [TriPython] PyData Triangle Meetup - Wednesday May 3 at 6pm at
 Maxpoint
Message-ID: <CAPocBecBp5ruBZ2uq6_+e63Fam1c3pVGU6mq=3F5Kfhv3R-VwQ@mail.gmail.com>

Quick reminder that the PyData Triangle 2Q Meetup is scheduled for
tomorrow, Wednesday May 3 at 6pm at Maxpoint. I would be great to have
you'all join us.

Please sign up at the meetup so Maxpoint can plan for dinner -
https://www.meetup.com/PyData-Triangle/events/237368704/

Cheers,
Ginny
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   Quick reminder that the PyData Triangle 2Q Meetup is scheduled for
   tomorrow, Wednesday May 3 at 6pm at Maxpoint. I would be great to have
   you'all join us.**
   Please sign up at the meetup so Maxpoint can plan for dinner
   -**[1]https://www.meetup.com/PyData-Triangle/events/237368704/
   Cheers,**
   Ginny**

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From cbc at unc.edu  Wed May  3 11:01:25 2017
From: cbc at unc.edu (Calloway, Chris)
Date: Wed, 3 May 2017 15:01:25 +0000
Subject: [TriPython] Deep Learning RTP joins TriPython Chapel Hill Project
 Night
Message-ID: <CAB945CD-0AE2-466C-81CE-989F28EBDF35@unc.edu>

The Deep Learning RTP meetup is going to start bringing one of their study nights to TriPython Chapel Hill Project Nights at RENCI starting next week:

https://www.meetup.com/Deep-Learning-RTP/events/239665148/

People interested in deep learning with Python will be able to meet as a subgroup within the project night. The DL group is working together through ?Practical Deep Learning For Coders? from fast.ai as the focus of their study group.

http://www.fast.ai/

All TriPythoneers who desire to participate of who are just curious are encouraged to join in. The DLRTP group uses mostly Python, and so it seemed like a good fit as DLRTP were wanting to have a Chapel Hill location for their study nights. Thanks to Kelly and Stephen for asking!

If DL is not your thing, project night continues unchanged. Help for those new to Python, those beginning Python, and those with Python project questions, as well as simply sharing something you are doing with Python will continue as before. I view this development as very natural and synergistic and the sort of thing I would hope TriPython project nights would encourage.

If you are into RSVP with meetups, you may RSVP to either meetup announcement or both.

-- 
Sincerely,
 
Chris Calloway
Applications Analyst
University of North Carolina
Renaissance Computing Institute
(919) 599-3530
 


From cbc at unc.edu  Wed May  3 13:42:05 2017
From: cbc at unc.edu (Calloway, Chris)
Date: Wed, 3 May 2017 17:42:05 +0000
Subject: [TriPython] AnacondaCon Videos and Slides
Message-ID: <ADD03CA4-F860-4535-BA41-3D70C4DF04BE@unc.edu>

https://anacondacon17.io/recap/

-- 
Sincerely,
 
Chris Calloway
Applications Analyst
University of North Carolina
Renaissance Computing Institute
(919) 599-3530
 


From bbtim at crone.us  Thu May  4 21:41:44 2017
From: bbtim at crone.us (Tim Crone)
Date: Thu, 4 May 2017 21:41:44 -0400
Subject: [TriPython] Python training for development staff
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On Sat, Apr 29, 2017 at 7:58 AM, Ken M <devilock76 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Anyway long story short, can anyone recommend a good local to Raleigh
> python training class to send a group of developers.  Or a trainer who
> would come in to train the group on site.

I don't know the cost, but my employer recently brought in a Python
professor from Durham Tech.  DTCC worked with us to come up with a
targeted curriculum, staggered courses, and syllabus that - at least
on paper - focused on the stuff we wanted to teach.  I was only
involved in the course design discussions so I'm not sure how the
business agreement was reached, or with whom - however the DTCC people
did not act like onsite training was unusual for them.

Anyway if you've not already found something you might try contacting
the extension offices of Wake/Durham/Orange Tech, and perhaps
NCSU/UNC/Duke.  I will say I was very impressed by the first professor
we interviewed, there are lots of great folks in academia in this area
- some of whom will have a lot of free time at the end of the month!

Best of luck,
Tim

From ginnyghezzo at gmail.com  Sun May  7 20:57:40 2017
From: ginnyghezzo at gmail.com (Ginny Ghezzo)
Date: Sun, 7 May 2017 20:57:40 -0400
Subject: [TriPython] PyLadies RDU - May 17 at Genesys
Message-ID: <CAPocBedVZyXv0CyxNxYucJ9CW4iTZ1pxsHvqf8TbjWMmNPtMHQ@mail.gmail.com>

All,
PyLadies RDU will be meeting on Wednesday May 17 at 6pm at Genesys to
discuss Web Frameworks in Python. Anyone is welcome. Please spread the
word. Register in the meetup so we know how much dinner to get -
https://www.meetup.com/pyladies-rdu/events/238441158/

Also, I can use a few more experts on Pyramid, Flask, Django and other web
frameworks to join the discussion. If you want to help with the
presentation please contact me (Ginny)

Thanks,
Ginny
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   All,**
   PyLadies RDU will be meeting on Wednesday May 17 at 6pm at Genesys to
   discuss Web Frameworks in Python. Anyone is welcome. Please spread the
   word. Register in the meetup so we know how much dinner to get
   -**[1]https://www.meetup.com/pyladies-rdu/events/238441158/**
   Also, I can use a few more experts on Pyramid, Flask, Django and other web
   frameworks to join the discussion. If you want to help with the
   presentation please contact me (Ginny)**
   Thanks,**
   Ginny**

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From dana at theironyard.com  Tue May  9 11:41:08 2017
From: dana at theironyard.com (Dana Calder)
Date: Tue, 9 May 2017 11:41:08 -0400
Subject: [TriPython] Iron Yard Python Presentations - Thursday, May 18th
Message-ID: <CAMqK9kFW5sbJe0tHNYY6Z4Sdx=YR_Z++S_0DuL2S3zbcrADjvw@mail.gmail.com>

Hello,

Please join The Iron Yard <https://www.linkedin.com/edu/school/197005/>
Raleigh and Durham next Thursday, May 18th at The Red Hat Annex at 6:30 PM
to view final projects from UI Designers, Java Developers, and Python
developers. Networking and food afterwards to discuss potential job
opportunities for these talented grads! You won't want to miss this! Link
to gain a free ticket. http://bit.ly/2pvBatl

Thanks!

*Dana Calder*
Campus Director | Durham
334 Blackwell Street, Suite B001
919-806-9594
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   Hello,
   Please join [1]The Iron Yard Raleigh and Durham next Thursday, May 18th at
   The Red Hat Annex at 6:30 PM to view final projects from UI Designers,
   Java Developers, and Python developers. Networking and food afterwards to
   discuss potential job opportunities for these talented grads! You won't
   want to miss this! Link to gain a free ticket. [2]http://bit.ly/2pvBatl
   Thanks!
   Dana Calder
   Campus Director | Durham
   334 Blackwell Street, Suite B001
   [3]919-806-9594

References

   Visible links
   1. https://www.linkedin.com/edu/school/197005/
   2. http://bit.ly/2pvBatl
   3. file:///tmp/tel:919-806-9594

From cbc at unc.edu  Tue May  9 10:22:35 2017
From: cbc at unc.edu (Calloway, Chris)
Date: Tue, 9 May 2017 14:22:35 +0000
Subject: [TriPython] Reminder: Chapel Hill Project Night
Message-ID: <9CA44A42-B3D7-4B6B-98AF-FEE4850EABDD@unc.edu>

TriPython and Triangle Deep Learning will be having a joint second Wednesday project night tomorrow at RENCI. Pizza will be provided.

http://tripython.org/Members/cbc/may-17-chpn

When: Wednesday, May 10, 6-9pm
Where: Renaissance Computing Institute (RENCI)
               Biltmore Conference Room, 5th Floor Europa Center
               100 Europa Drive, Suite 590
               Chapel Hill
What: Chapel Hill Project Night meets on second Wednesdays. Have a project you want to show off, share, seek help with, or just get some work done surrounded by like minded Python lovers? Join us for our monthly project night and do just that! Don't have something to work on? Just need some help with Python? Show up and enjoy the energy, sprint on an open source project, find something interesting to contribute to or be inspired by! The setting is informal and there is no schedule, so don't worry if you show up past the start time. Whether you are a Python newbie needing help or have an open source project you want to share, come hang out and hack. Plenty of free after hours parking is available in the RENCI parking deck. Bring your laptop.

-- 
Sincerely,
 
Chris Calloway
Applications Analyst
University of North Carolina
Renaissance Computing Institute
(919) 599-3530
 


From cbc at unc.edu  Thu May 11 08:03:40 2017
From: cbc at unc.edu (Calloway, Chris)
Date: Thu, 11 May 2017 12:03:40 +0000
Subject: [TriPython] Summer Speakers Wanted
Message-ID: <DA7D1E46-04B5-434B-9736-7843F2A919CD@unc.edu>

If you would like to be a featured speaker at the TriPyhton meetings in June at Caktus, July at RENCI, or Auguest at WebAssign, please speak up on this list with a talk title, short description, and brief bio.

If you have enjoyed participating in TriPython, please consider this. And thanks to our many past speakers.

-- 
Sincerely,
 
Chris Calloway
Applications Analyst
University of North Carolina
Renaissance Computing Institute
(919) 599-3530
 


From jeremyhwllc at gmail.com  Thu May 11 15:58:28 2017
From: jeremyhwllc at gmail.com (Jeremy Davis)
Date: Thu, 11 May 2017 15:58:28 -0400
Subject: [TriPython] TriLUG TONIGHT! Home Brew Lab
Message-ID: <CACSroP2UMtxbrsC9owSjVzC3CDukVz08CYvvpf8Vb3svAhFcEg@mail.gmail.com>

TriPython,

You are invited to the TriLUG meeting tonight 7-9 at the RTP Frontier for
free pizza, free drinks, and free software!

Tonight you will learn how you can create your very own lab for both
testing and learning new platforms using freely available software. Mike
Canada will share with everyone a way that you can have your very own test
lab at home for little to no money. With this project, you can brew your
own lab at home or work with only one "server" allowing you to test many
OSes and networking configurations.

Home Brew Lab full details:
http://trilug.org/2017-05-11/home-brew-lab

Also..Speaking of brew..Free Beer 430-630 at the exact same location!
Happy Hour @ The Frontier (not affiliated with TriLUG)
http://www.rtp.org/event/happy-hour-1/

See you there!!

Jeremy Davis
TriLUG PR
-------------- next part --------------
   TriPython,
   You are invited to the TriLUG meeting tonight 7-9 at the RTP Frontier for
   free pizza, free drinks, and free software!

   Tonight you will learn how you can create your very own lab for both
   testing and learning new platforms using freely available software. Mike
   Canada will share with everyone a way that you can have your very own test
   lab at home for little to no money. With this project, you can brew your
   own lab at home or work with only one "server" allowing you to test many
   OSes and networking configurations.

   Home Brew Lab full details:
   [1]http://trilug.org/2017-05-11/home-brew-lab

   Also..Speaking of brew..Free Beer 430-630 at the exact same location!
   Happy Hour @ The Frontier (not affiliated with TriLUG)
   [2]http://www.rtp.org/event/happy-hour-1/

   See you there!!

   Jeremy Davis
   TriLUG PR

References

   Visible links
   1. http://trilug.org/2017-05-11/home-brew-lab
   2. http://www.rtp.org/event/happy-hour-1/

From ken at mack-z.com  Fri May 12 22:18:25 2017
From: ken at mack-z.com (Ken M)
Date: Fri, 12 May 2017 22:18:25 -0400
Subject: [TriPython] deploying to azure app service
Message-ID: <20170513021825.GA458@localhost>

Does anyone on this list have any experience with this.

Now granted I am falling outside the templates MS provides by trying to
do this with a falcon app.  I just can't seem to get anything to work
right deploying to azure app services.  I am pretty sure I am doing it
all wrong and since documentation for MS/Azure when it comes to python
and visual studio is a bit hit or miss I would really like to find
someone who has done this before.

A mention I am not even trying to do anything fancy and found a git-repo
to clone that was basically a hello world falcon app as a template to
deploy to azure.  I have been trying to do the deployment through team
services and VS, and well now just manually cloned the git repo into the
app service.

If I had my choice I would not be using this system of doing things.
But I am trying to proof some concepts of easy buttons for other
developers to make life easier.

I am beginning to think with how annoying this is teaching them to use
emacs and gunicorn on an ubuntu server would actually be easier...

Ken


From aikimark at aol.com  Sat May 13 16:00:42 2017
From: aikimark at aol.com (Mark Hutchinson)
Date: Sat, 13 May 2017 16:00:42 -0400
Subject: [TriPython] Python on Azure
In-Reply-To: <mailman.3.1494691202.23327.trizpug@python.org>
References: <mailman.3.1494691202.23327.trizpug@python.org>
Message-ID: <15c03661a99-c03-a18@webjasstg-vab45.srv.aolmail.net>


Ken


Look to the local .Net community.  From early reports, setting up Python might not be easy or stable.  This is especially true of microservices.  The TriNUG meetup has different SIGs, usually one happening each week.  There is another Data Science SIG hosted by the SQL Server meetup (TriPASS).


Jamie Dixon tried to do it for a presentation last month, but the Python environment didn't cooperate with his efforts.


Mark
-------------- next part --------------
   Ken
   Look to the local .Net community.  From early reports, setting up Python
   might not be easy or stable.  This is especially true of microservices.
    The TriNUG meetup has different SIGs, usually one happening each week.
    There is another Data Science SIG hosted by the SQL Server meetup
   (TriPASS).
   Jamie Dixon tried to do it for a presentation last month, but the Python
   environment didn't cooperate with his efforts.
   Mark

From ken at mack-z.com  Sat May 13 17:49:22 2017
From: ken at mack-z.com (Ken M)
Date: Sat, 13 May 2017 17:49:22 -0400
Subject: [TriPython] Python on Azure
In-Reply-To: <15c03661a99-c03-a18@webjasstg-vab45.srv.aolmail.net>
References: <mailman.3.1494691202.23327.trizpug@python.org>
 <15c03661a99-c03-a18@webjasstg-vab45.srv.aolmail.net>
Message-ID: <20170513214922.GA21769@localhost>

I will look into that.  Part of me is wondering though with all I hear
is the juice worth the squeeze.

The main reason for looking at azure:

1.  sql server PAAS - I gotta admit so far that is a pretty slick setup
2.  the overall structure of an azure setup will be an easy transition
for our current network architecture staff which already is versed in
windows setups and in particular active directory
3.  Ok for an azure feature I think is slick is the setup of virtual
developer labs.

But at the end of the day I can spin up an ubuntu server instance and
deploy a microservice using falcon and sqlalchemy to hit a sqlserver db
in under an hour and, from scratch.  So far I have spent so much time on
this and the main incentive was hey I can teach the other developers to
just click this button or that button in visual studio or team services.
I liked the idea of the app instances for horizontal scaling on demand
without too much work.  But nothing we are talking about at this stage
has heavy load demands.

Out of curiosity is AWS deployment for python api's simpler?

Ken

On Sat, May 13, 2017 at 04:00:42PM -0400, Mark Hutchinson via TriZPUG wrote:
>    Ken
>    Look to the local .Net community.  From early reports, setting up Python
>    might not be easy or stable.  This is especially true of microservices.
>     The TriNUG meetup has different SIGs, usually one happening each week.
>     There is another Data Science SIG hosted by the SQL Server meetup
>    (TriPASS).
>    Jamie Dixon tried to do it for a presentation last month, but the Python
>    environment didn't cooperate with his efforts.
>    Mark

> _______________________________________________
> TriZPUG mailing list
> TriZPUG at python.org
> https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/trizpug
> http://tripython.org is the Triangle Python Users Group

From scottghall1 at gmail.com  Fri May 12 15:59:09 2017
From: scottghall1 at gmail.com (Scott Hall)
Date: Fri, 12 May 2017 15:59:09 -0400
Subject: [TriPython] Electronics Soldering Workshop June 10
Message-ID: <CALOtY4PeNcFiC=b-sNJ2m85jwhx7rH=5XXcrOFuNWU1gFR2NmA@mail.gmail.com>

Have you been wanting to finish that electronic project you started a while
back? Or have been meaning to learn to solder electronics but haven't
gotten to it yet? How about wanting to solder surface mount parts, or learn
how to use a rework station?
[image: Inline image 1]

*Announcing a Soldering Workshop at Splat*Space Saturday, Jun. 10, 2017, at
11:00pm ? 5:00pm (3 sessions of 2 hours each)*

*All levels welcome to attend*
Attendees can participate in a Learn to Solder Class or work on an existing
project alongside other solderers.  We invite folks working on robotics, RC
planes, trains, automobiles and boats, scale modeling, ham radio, anyone
who has an interest to learn a little electronic soldering.  Even if you
just want to improve your technique, or ask questions of other
participants.

*There will be 3 levels taught:*
? Beginner ? all through-hole parts, minimal rework,
? Intermediate ? through-hole parts with anti-static, large inductors and
other special-handling parts added, more rework
? Advanced ? surface-mount and mixed parts, reflow, special techniques

*Three possible sessions available, 3-levels each: (RSVP desired)*
? 11:00 am ? 1:00 pm, limited to 20 persons
? 1:00 pm ? 3:00 pm, limited to 20 persons
? 3:00 pm ? 5:00 pm, limited to 20 persons

* The workshop is free, and open to all*
Persons of all ages, gender and ability are welcome.  On-site instruction
will be given in English, but video instruction in other languages will be
made available.  Minors younger than 18 need to be accompanied by an adult
18 or older, and it is recommended that one should be at least 7 years old.

This event is is dedicated to a harassment-free experience, regardless of
gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, physical
appearance, body size, race, religion, country of origin, or age.
Harassment in any form of participants or visitors to Splat*Space,
including but not limited to explicit derogatory language, imagery or
actions, will not be tolerated and may result in expulsion from the
facilities.

Splat*Space has a lot of resources available for participants.  You do not
need to be a member of Splat*Space to participate, and there will be no
charge for attending.  For directions to Splat*Space see:
http://splatspace.org/location/
*Please bring pre-purchased kits or projects*
You are asked to please purchase learn-to-solder electronics ahead of
time.  Some of ones vetted by the organizer include:

Chaney Electronics:
http://www.electronickitsbychaneyelectronics.com/products.asp?dept=13

   - 3-Part Deluxe Through-Hole Learn Solder Kit, C6491,  beginner,
   $10.25
   http://www.electronickitsbychaneyelectronics.com/prodinfo.asp?number=C6491


   - 2-Part Universal Surface-Mount Learn Solder Kit, C6758,
   intermediate,  $7.95

   http://www.electronickitsbychaneyelectronics.com/prodinfo.asp?number=C6758


   - 4 kits in 1 Bundle A,  C6880,  beginner,  $16.75

   http://www.electronickitsbychaneyelectronics.com/prodinfo.asp?number=C6880


   - 4 kits in 1 Bundle B,  C6881,  beginner,  $16.25

   http://www.electronickitsbychaneyelectronics.com/prodinfo.asp?number=C6881


   - 4 kits in 1 Bundle C,  C6934,  beginner,  $16.50

   http://www.electronickitsbychaneyelectronics.com/prodinfo.asp?number=C6934


   - 4 kits in 1 Bundle E,  C6994,  beginner,  $18.15

   http://www.electronickitsbychaneyelectronics.com/prodinfo.asp?number=C6994

Elenco @ Amazon Smile:

   - Practical Soldering Project Kit, SP-1A,  beginner,  $10.50
   https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002LUAL6

Solder Training:  https://www.soldertraining.com/collections/kits
  ? some of these same kits are also available from Solder Tools:

http://www.soldertools.net/categories/Solder-Training-Kits/Mixed-Technology/

   - Standard Through-Hole Training Kit (2 Trainees), SST-K1-PT,
   intermediate,  $26.95

   https://www.soldertraining.com/products/standard-through-hole-technology-solder-training-kit


   - Standard Surface Mount Training Kit (1 Trainee), SST-SMT, advanced,
   $26.95

   https://www.soldertraining.com/products/standard-surface-mount-technology-solder-training-kit


   - J-STD-001 Rev. E Certification Kit (2 Trainees), SST-J001-K1,
   advanced,  $30.00
   https://www.soldertraining.com/products/j-std-001-certification-kit


   - IPC Rework and Repair Training Kit (2 Trainees), SST-7711-PLK1,
   advanced,  $41.60

   https://www.soldertraining.com/products/ipc-7711-7721-rework-and-repair-training-kit

Other companies selling electronics kits for learning how to solder (mostly
Velleman kits):

    Sparkfun:  https://www.sparkfun.com/search/results?term=solder+kits
    Adafruit:  https://www.adafruit.com/category/203?q=learn%20to%20solder&
    Rocket Department Learn to Solder Kits:
http://learntosolderkit.com/products/
                                       and:
https://squareup.com/store/rocketdept/
    MadLab:  http://www.madlab.org/kits/ (see also Velleman Store Direct)
    Apogee Kits:
http://www.apogeekits.com/beginner-electronic-kits/beginner.htm

http://www.apogeekits.com/electronic-kits-intermediate/intermediate.htm

http://www.apogeekits.com/advanced-electronic-kits/advanced.htm
    Jameco:  http://www.jameco.com/c/Electronic-Kits-Projects.html
    MCM Electronics/Newark:
http://electronics.mcmelectronics.com/search?w=Electronic%20Kits
    Velleman Store Direct:  https://www.vellemanstore.com/en/

The organizer does have a several beginner's level kits available for those
who forget or are unable to purchase them ahead of time.  They tend to run
about $15 each, a few simple ones are $10, and are on a first-come
first-served basis at the time of the event.  Splat*Space has a small
selection of Velleman kits available as well.


*Please bring your own tools, if you have them *

If you already have your own tools, please bring what you can.  Especially
if you have any advanced soldering tools.

   - Solder Station (preferred) or Solder Iron with stand and sponge, small
   tip
   - Diagonal Wire Cutters
   - Needlenose Pliers

*optional:  (will be provided if you don't have your own, sharing limited
quantities)*

   - Safety Eyewear
   - Lead-Tin Electronics Rosin-core Solder (no lead-free please)
   - Desoldering Braid
   - Something to hold your work (like a small vice or 3rd-hand)
   - Soldering Probe or Pick
   - Tip conditioner
   - Solder Sucker
   - Solder Flux (pen or paste)
   - Solder Paste

If you don't have the budget to own your own tools and supplies, we have
miscellaneous electronics components, a number soldering stations and tools
for public use, and the talent to teach each other!

*Questions?*
Contact Scott Hall if you have any questions:

-- 
Scott G. Hall
Raleigh, NC, USA
scottghall1 at gmail.com
ph: 919-624-5973
-------------- next part --------------
   Have you been wanting to finish that electronic project you started a
   while back? Or have been meaning to learn to solder electronics but
   haven't gotten to it yet? How about wanting to solder surface mount parts,
   or learn how to use a rework station?
   [1]Inline image 1

   Announcing a Soldering Workshop at Splat*Space Saturday, Jun. 10, 2017, at
   11:00pm *** 5:00pm (3 sessions of 2 hours each)

   All levels welcome to attend
   Attendees can participate in a Learn to Solder Class or work on an
   existing project alongside other solderers.** We invite folks working on
   robotics, RC planes, trains, automobiles and boats, scale modeling, ham
   radio, anyone who has an interest to learn a little electronic
   soldering.** Even if you just want to improve your technique, or ask
   questions of other participants.

   There will be 3 levels taught:
   *****Beginner *** all through-hole parts, minimal rework,
   *****Intermediate *** through-hole parts with anti-static, large inductors
   and other special-handling parts added, more rework
   *****Advanced *** surface-mount and mixed parts, reflow, special
   techniques

   Three possible sessions available, 3-levels each: (RSVP desired)
   *****11:00 am *** 1:00 pm, limited to 20 persons
   *****1:00 pm *** 3:00 pm, limited to 20 persons
   *****3:00 pm *** 5:00 pm, limited to 20 persons
   The workshop is free, and open to all
   Persons of all ages, gender and ability are welcome.** On-site instruction
   will be given in English, but video instruction in other languages will be
   made available.** Minors younger than 18 need to be accompanied by an
   adult 18 or older, and it is recommended that one should be at least 7
   years old.

   This event is is dedicated to a harassment-free experience, regardless of
   gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, physical
   appearance, body size, race, religion, country of origin, or age.
   Harassment in any form of participants or visitors to Splat*Space,
   including but not limited to explicit derogatory language, imagery or
   actions, will not be tolerated and may result in expulsion from the
   facilities.

   Splat*Space has a lot of resources available for participants.** You do
   not need to be a member of Splat*Space to participate, and there will be
   no charge for attending.** For directions to Splat*Space see:
   [2]http://splatspace.org/location/

   Please bring pre-purchased kits or projects
   You are asked to please purchase learn-to-solder electronics ahead of
   time.** Some of ones vetted by the organizer include:

   Chaney Electronics:
   [3]http://www.electronickitsbychaneyelectronics.com/products.asp?dept=13

     * 3-Part Deluxe Through-Hole Learn Solder Kit, C6491,** beginner,**
       $10.25**
       [4]http://www.electronickitsbychaneyelectronics.com/prodinfo.asp?number=C6491

     * 2-Part Universal Surface-Mount Learn Solder Kit, C6758,**
       intermediate,** $7.95
       [5]http://www.electronickitsbychaneyelectronics.com/prodinfo.asp?number=C6758

     * 4 kits in 1 Bundle A,** C6880,** beginner,** $16.75
       [6]http://www.electronickitsbychaneyelectronics.com/prodinfo.asp?number=C6880

     * 4 kits in 1 Bundle B,** C6881,** beginner,** $16.25
       [7]http://www.electronickitsbychaneyelectronics.com/prodinfo.asp?number=C6881

     * 4 kits in 1 Bundle C,** C6934,** beginner,** $16.50
       [8]http://www.electronickitsbychaneyelectronics.com/prodinfo.asp?number=C6934

     * 4 kits in 1 Bundle E,** C6994,** beginner,** $18.15
       [9]http://www.electronickitsbychaneyelectronics.com/prodinfo.asp?number=C6994

   Elenco @ Amazon Smile:

     * Practical Soldering Project Kit, SP-1A,** beginner,** $10.50
       [10]https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002LUAL6

   Solder Training:** [11]https://www.soldertraining.com/collections/kits
   ** *** some of these same kits are also available from Solder Tools:
   **
   [12]http://www.soldertools.net/categories/Solder-Training-Kits/Mixed-Technology/

     * Standard Through-Hole Training Kit (2 Trainees), SST-K1-PT,**
       intermediate,** $26.95
       [13]https://www.soldertraining.com/products/standard-through-hole-technology-solder-training-kit

     * Standard Surface Mount Training Kit (1 Trainee), SST-SMT, advanced,**
       $26.95
       [14]https://www.soldertraining.com/products/standard-surface-mount-technology-solder-training-kit

     * J-STD-001 Rev. E Certification Kit (2 Trainees), SST-J001-K1,
       advanced,** $30.00
       [15]https://www.soldertraining.com/products/j-std-001-certification-kit

     * IPC Rework and Repair Training Kit (2 Trainees), SST-7711-PLK1,**
       advanced,** $41.60
       [16]https://www.soldertraining.com/products/ipc-7711-7721-rework-and-repair-training-kit

   Other companies selling electronics kits for learning how to solder
   (mostly Velleman kits):

   ****** Sparkfun:**
   [17]https://www.sparkfun.com/search/results?term=solder+kits
   ****** Adafruit:**
   [18]https://www.adafruit.com/category/203?q=learn%20to%20solder&
   ****** Rocket Department Learn to Solder Kits:
   [19]http://learntosolderkit.com/products/
   ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **** and:**
   [20]https://squareup.com/store/rocketdept/
   ****** MadLab:** [21]http://www.madlab.org/kits/ (see also Velleman Store
   Direct)
   ****** Apogee Kits:**
   [22]http://www.apogeekits.com/beginner-electronic-kits/beginner.htm
   ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **
   [23]http://www.apogeekits.com/electronic-kits-intermediate/intermediate.htm
   ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** **
   [24]http://www.apogeekits.com/advanced-electronic-kits/advanced.htm
   ****** Jameco:** [25]http://www.jameco.com/c/Electronic-Kits-Projects.html
   ****** MCM Electronics/Newark:
   [26]http://electronics.mcmelectronics.com/search?w=Electronic%20Kits
   ****** Velleman Store Direct:** [27]https://www.vellemanstore.com/en/

   The organizer does have a several beginner's level kits available for
   those who forget or are unable to purchase them ahead of time.** They tend
   to run about $15 each, a few simple ones are $10, and are on a first-come
   first-served basis at the time of the event.** Splat*Space has a small
   selection of Velleman kits available as well.

   Please bring your own tools, if you have them

   If you already have your own tools, please bring what you can.**
   Especially if you have any advanced soldering tools.

     * Solder Station (preferred) or Solder Iron with stand and sponge, small
       tip
     * Diagonal Wire Cutters
     * Needlenose Pliers

   optional:** (will be provided if you don't have your own, sharing limited
   quantities)

     * Safety Eyewear
     * Lead-Tin Electronics Rosin-core Solder (no lead-free please)
     * Desoldering Braid
     * Something to hold your work (like a small vice or 3rd-hand)
     * Soldering Probe or Pick
     * Tip conditioner
     * Solder Sucker
     * Solder Flux (pen or paste)
     * Solder Paste

   If you don't have the budget to own your own tools and supplies, we have
   miscellaneous electronics components, a number soldering stations and
   tools for public use, and the talent to teach each other!

   Questions?
   Contact Scott Hall if you have any questions:

   --
   Scott G. Hall
   Raleigh, NC, USA
   [28]scottghall1 at gmail.com
   ph: 919-624-5973

References

   Visible links
   2. http://splatspace.org/location/
   3. http://www.electronickitsbychaneyelectronics.com/products.asp?dept=13
   4. http://www.electronickitsbychaneyelectronics.com/prodinfo.asp?number=C6491
   5. http://www.electronickitsbychaneyelectronics.com/prodinfo.asp?number=C6758
   6. http://www.electronickitsbychaneyelectronics.com/prodinfo.asp?number=C6880
   7. http://www.electronickitsbychaneyelectronics.com/prodinfo.asp?number=C6881
   8. http://www.electronickitsbychaneyelectronics.com/prodinfo.asp?number=C6934
   9. http://www.electronickitsbychaneyelectronics.com/prodinfo.asp?number=C6994
  10. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002LUAL6
  11. https://www.soldertraining.com/collections/kits
  12. http://www.soldertools.net/categories/Solder-Training-Kits/Mixed-Technology/
  13. https://www.soldertraining.com/products/standard-through-hole-technology-solder-training-kit
  14. https://www.soldertraining.com/products/standard-surface-mount-technology-solder-training-kit
  15. https://www.soldertraining.com/products/j-std-001-certification-kit
  16. https://www.soldertraining.com/products/ipc-7711-7721-rework-and-repair-training-kit
  17. https://www.sparkfun.com/search/results?term=solder+kits
  18. https://www.adafruit.com/category/203?q=learn%20to%20solder&
  19. http://learntosolderkit.com/products/
  20. https://squareup.com/store/rocketdept/
  21. http://www.madlab.org/kits/
  22. http://www.apogeekits.com/beginner-electronic-kits/beginner.htm
  23. http://www.apogeekits.com/electronic-kits-intermediate/intermediate.htm
  24. http://www.apogeekits.com/advanced-electronic-kits/advanced.htm
  25. http://www.jameco.com/c/Electronic-Kits-Projects.html
  26. http://electronics.mcmelectronics.com/search?w=Electronic%20Kits
  27. https://www.vellemanstore.com/en/
  28. mailto:scottghall1 at gmail.com

From cbc at unc.edu  Mon May 15 14:40:23 2017
From: cbc at unc.edu (Calloway, Chris)
Date: Mon, 15 May 2017 18:40:23 +0000
Subject: [TriPython] Reminder: Durham Project Night Tonight
Message-ID: <AB080D5A-7740-4D79-A7B3-7488915B856C@unc.edu>

Caktus will be hosting project night tonight in Durham. Bring your laptop.

http://tripython.org/Members/markdlavin/may-17-dpn

When: Monday, May 15, 2017, 6-9pm
Where: Caktus Group Tech Space
               108 Morris St.
               Durham
What: Have a project you want to show off, share, seek help with, or just get some work done surrounded by like minded Python lovers? Join us for our monthly project night and do just that! Don't have something to work on? Just need some help with Python? Show up and enjoy the energy, sprint on an open source project, find something interesting to contribute to or be inspired! The setting is informal and there is no schedule, so don't worry if you show up past the start time. Whether you are a Python newbie needing help or have an open source project you want to share, come hang out and hack. Park in the municipal deck on the other side of the Arts Council across W. Morgan St. The entrance to the Caktus Tech Space is on Morris St. Bring your laptop.

-- 
Sincerely,
 
Chris Calloway
Applications Analyst
University of North Carolina
Renaissance Computing Institute
(919) 599-3530
 


From omaciel at ogmaciel.com  Wed May 17 17:01:43 2017
From: omaciel at ogmaciel.com (Og Maciel)
Date: Wed, 17 May 2017 17:01:43 -0400
Subject: [TriPython] Summer Speakers Wanted
In-Reply-To: <DA7D1E46-04B5-434B-9736-7843F2A919CD@unc.edu>
References: <DA7D1E46-04B5-434B-9736-7843F2A919CD@unc.edu>
Message-ID: <8A766453-56DC-491C-8FEF-40C11F3E321D@ogmaciel.com>

Hi Chris,

I?m interested in an opportunity to speak about Quality Engineering in July at RENCI.

Title
------
Just What Is A Quality Engineer?

Description
---------------
A great plurality of companies today, who deal with the delivery of software or providing software services should have a team responsible for checking the quality of their products before they get into their customers? hands. This team, far too often, is comprised of a single person, usually labeled with the term ?QA?, and is responsible for making sure that all known issues with the product are verified and that some level of testing is performed before it can be ?shipped? to customers. Not everyone really knows what happens during this phase, but it is well-known that someone, somehow, installs, configures and ?tests? all the facets and features of a product before it ?goes out the door?.

The stereotype is that somewhere in the building where you work, there is at least one person, ?not suitable? to be a developer, who is relegated to pushing buttons and clicking elements on web ui elements to make sure that things work as advertised. These are the ?button pushers?. If you have some of this species inhabiting your work environment, good for you. But if you really want to deliver quality with your products, then what you need is a Quality Engineer, a rare hybrid species that merges software development, forensics, DEVOPS and creativity skills into a super being.

Bio
??
Og Maciel is a Senior Manager of Quality Engineering for the Red Hat Satellite team. He has spent the last 5+ years building a team of Black Belt Quality Engineers responsible for the automation of complex systems and delivering quality products through the use of continuous delivery of processes. He is also a Podcaster, a Dad, and an Avid Reader.
--
Og Maciel - GPG Keys: CD03D583
omaciel at ogmaciel.com
https://omaciel.github.io


From cbc at unc.edu  Wed May 17 17:31:03 2017
From: cbc at unc.edu (Calloway, Chris)
Date: Wed, 17 May 2017 21:31:03 +0000
Subject: [TriPython] Summer Speakers Wanted
In-Reply-To: <8A766453-56DC-491C-8FEF-40C11F3E321D@ogmaciel.com>
References: <DA7D1E46-04B5-434B-9736-7843F2A919CD@unc.edu>
 <8A766453-56DC-491C-8FEF-40C11F3E321D@ogmaciel.com>
Message-ID: <035E1548-E666-45A6-9C3C-EAD4B02EE128@unc.edu>

(BCC this to Og as he posted from an unsubscribed address. Og, you are subscribed with your gnome.org address.)

Og, thank you very much for volunteering. How long would you like to present? Any duration from 30 to 90 minutes is possible.

-- 
Sincerely,
 
Chris Calloway
Applications Analyst
University of North Carolina
Renaissance Computing Institute
(919) 599-3530
 

On 5/17/17, 5:01 PM, "TriZPUG on behalf of Og Maciel" <trizpug-bounces+cbc=unc.edu at python.org on behalf of omaciel at ogmaciel.com> wrote:

    Hi Chris,
    
    I?m interested in an opportunity to speak about Quality Engineering in July at RENCI.
    
    Title
    ------
    Just What Is A Quality Engineer?
    
    Description
    ---------------
    A great plurality of companies today, who deal with the delivery of software or providing software services should have a team responsible for checking the quality of their products before they get into their customers? hands. This team, far too often, is comprised of a single person, usually labeled with the term ?QA?, and is responsible for making sure that all known issues with the product are verified and that some level of testing is performed before it can be ?shipped? to customers. Not everyone really knows what happens during this phase, but it is well-known that someone, somehow, installs, configures and ?tests? all the facets and features of a product before it ?goes out the door?.
    
    The stereotype is that somewhere in the building where you work, there is at least one person, ?not suitable? to be a developer, who is relegated to pushing buttons and clicking elements on web ui elements to make sure that things work as advertised. These are the ?button pushers?. If you have some of this species inhabiting your work environment, good for you. But if you really want to deliver quality with your products, then what you need is a Quality Engineer, a rare hybrid species that merges software development, forensics, DEVOPS and creativity skills into a super being.
    
    Bio
    ??
    Og Maciel is a Senior Manager of Quality Engineering for the Red Hat Satellite team. He has spent the last 5+ years building a team of Black Belt Quality Engineers responsible for the automation of complex systems and delivering quality products through the use of continuous delivery of processes. He is also a Podcaster, a Dad, and an Avid Reader.
    --
    Og Maciel - GPG Keys: CD03D583
    omaciel at ogmaciel.com
    https://omaciel.github.io
    
    _______________________________________________
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    TriZPUG at python.org
    https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/trizpug
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From omaciel at ogmaciel.com  Wed May 17 20:44:05 2017
From: omaciel at ogmaciel.com (Og Maciel)
Date: Wed, 17 May 2017 20:44:05 -0400
Subject: [TriPython] Summer Speakers Wanted
In-Reply-To: <035E1548-E666-45A6-9C3C-EAD4B02EE128@unc.edu>
References: <DA7D1E46-04B5-434B-9736-7843F2A919CD@unc.edu>
 <8A766453-56DC-491C-8FEF-40C11F3E321D@ogmaciel.com>
 <035E1548-E666-45A6-9C3C-EAD4B02EE128@unc.edu>
Message-ID: <87FF3095-B18F-4D93-BB8A-E9A6F51F048A@ogmaciel.com>

> On May 17, 2017, at 5:31 PM, Calloway, Chris <cbc at unc.edu> wrote:
> 
> Og, thank you very much for volunteering. How long would you like to present? Any duration from 30 to 90 minutes is possible.

Thanks Chris! I think 45m should be enough to allow for some Q & A.
--
Og Maciel - GPG Keys: CD03D583
omaciel at ogmaciel.com
https://omaciel.github.io


From jeremyhwllc at gmail.com  Thu May 18 13:54:24 2017
From: jeremyhwllc at gmail.com (Jeremy Davis)
Date: Thu, 18 May 2017 13:54:24 -0400
Subject: [TriPython] Join us tonight 7-9pm for TriLUG Hack Night!
Message-ID: <CACSroP0JfJQ-bXgfoRsAKZHBbXDNB9yDgveLeU8hstfWXJCT9A@mail.gmail.com>

Join us tonight 7-9pm for TriLUG Hack Night! We are meeting at Caktus Group
located Downtown Durham.

Hack Night will be led by Mike Canada who recently presented on how to set
up your own home brew lab. Tonight you will set up your own virtual testing
environment!

PARKING: Park in the municipal deck on the other side of the Arts Council
across W. Morgan St. The entrance to the Caktus Tech Space is on Morris St.

FULL MEETING DETAILS: https://trilug.org/2017-05-18/hack-night-home-brew-lab

Jeremy Davis
TriLUG PR
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   Join us tonight 7-9pm for TriLUG Hack Night! We are meeting at Caktus
   Group located Downtown Durham.
   Hack Night will be led by Mike Canada who recently presented on how to set
   up your own home brew lab. Tonight you will set up your own virtual
   testing environment!
   PARKING: Park in the municipal deck on the other side of the Arts Council
   across W. Morgan St. The entrance to the Caktus Tech Space is on Morris
   St.
   FULL MEETING DETAILS:
   [1]https://trilug.org/2017-05-18/hack-night-home-brew-lab
   Jeremy Davis
   TriLUG PR

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From ballegre at gmail.com  Fri May 19 09:48:42 2017
From: ballegre at gmail.com (Bob Allegretti)
Date: Fri, 19 May 2017 09:48:42 -0400
Subject: [TriPython] Summer Speakers Wanted
In-Reply-To: <87FF3095-B18F-4D93-BB8A-E9A6F51F048A@ogmaciel.com>
References: <DA7D1E46-04B5-434B-9736-7843F2A919CD@unc.edu>
 <8A766453-56DC-491C-8FEF-40C11F3E321D@ogmaciel.com>
 <035E1548-E666-45A6-9C3C-EAD4B02EE128@unc.edu>
 <87FF3095-B18F-4D93-BB8A-E9A6F51F048A@ogmaciel.com>
Message-ID: <CAABCZaBCoDizpuvcPg1dSqF7JwDaK60k+X5xED3WLCiCB+AEaA@mail.gmail.com>

Great topic and consistent with my experiences as well. I recently went
through a stint of unemployment and it amazes me how many jobs require
"skills" using specific testing and development tools. Essentially, "do you
have experience pushing THESE buttons? Experience pushing THOSE buttons are
of no use to us." Crazy...

On Wed, May 17, 2017 at 8:44 PM, Og Maciel <omaciel at ogmaciel.com> wrote:

> > On May 17, 2017, at 5:31 PM, Calloway, Chris <cbc at unc.edu> wrote:
> >
> > Og, thank you very much for volunteering. How long would you like to
> present? Any duration from 30 to 90 minutes is possible.
>
> Thanks Chris! I think 45m should be enough to allow for some Q & A.
> --
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> omaciel at ogmaciel.com
> https://omaciel.github.io
>
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   Great topic and consistent with my experiences as well. I recently went
   through a stint of unemployment and it amazes me how many jobs require
   "skills" using specific testing and development tools. Essentially, "do
   you have experience pushing THESE buttons? Experience pushing THOSE
   buttons are of no use to us." Crazy...
   On Wed, May 17, 2017 at 8:44 PM, Og Maciel <[1]omaciel at ogmaciel.com>
   wrote:

     > On May 17, 2017, at 5:31 PM, Calloway, Chris <[2]cbc at unc.edu> wrote:
     >
     > Og, thank you very much for volunteering. How long would you like to
     present? Any duration from 30 to 90 minutes is possible.

     Thanks Chris! I think 45m should be enough to allow for some Q & A.
     --
     Og Maciel - GPG Keys: CD03D583
     [3]omaciel at ogmaciel.com
     [4]https://omaciel.github.io

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     [5]TriZPUG at python.org
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   5. mailto:TriZPUG at python.org
   6. https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/trizpug
   7. http://tripython.org/

From omaciel at ogmaciel.com  Fri May 19 11:33:51 2017
From: omaciel at ogmaciel.com (Og Maciel)
Date: Fri, 19 May 2017 11:33:51 -0400
Subject: [TriPython] Summer Speakers Wanted
In-Reply-To: <CAABCZaBCoDizpuvcPg1dSqF7JwDaK60k+X5xED3WLCiCB+AEaA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <DA7D1E46-04B5-434B-9736-7843F2A919CD@unc.edu>
 <8A766453-56DC-491C-8FEF-40C11F3E321D@ogmaciel.com>
 <035E1548-E666-45A6-9C3C-EAD4B02EE128@unc.edu>
 <87FF3095-B18F-4D93-BB8A-E9A6F51F048A@ogmaciel.com>
 <CAABCZaBCoDizpuvcPg1dSqF7JwDaK60k+X5xED3WLCiCB+AEaA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <70B4A721-4F6A-4525-9F67-4495AE73A864@ogmaciel.com>

> On May 19, 2017, at 9:48 AM, Bob Allegretti <ballegre at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>   Great topic and consistent with my experiences as well. I recently went
>   through a stint of unemployment and it amazes me how many jobs require
>   "skills" using specific testing and development tools. Essentially, "do
>   you have experience pushing THESE buttons? Experience pushing THOSE
>   buttons are of no use to us." Crazy?

Thank you, this is great feedback! :)
--
Og Maciel - GPG Keys: CD03D583
omaciel at ogmaciel.com
https://omaciel.github.io


From cbc at unc.edu  Tue May 23 15:35:09 2017
From: cbc at unc.edu (Calloway, Chris)
Date: Tue, 23 May 2017 19:35:09 +0000
Subject: [TriPython] Reminder: TriPython May 2017 Meeting: Python
 Microservices
Message-ID: <54EBB150-177A-459C-9875-4A2A93B25C87@unc.edu>

A much anticipated talk on Thursday which looks like it will be very well attended.

Our videographer won?t be able to make it to this meeting, however. So if you would like to video record it yourself, even if just with a cell phone, that would be much appreciated.

http://tripython.org/Members/sgambino/may-17-mtg/

When: Thursday May 25, 7-9pm
Where: WebAssign
               NCSU Centennial Campus
               1791 Varsity Drive, Suite 200
               Raleigh
What: Stacy Morse will discuss what they are and how she migrated an element of a traditional web app and made it into several microservices. Stacy loves Python, photography, and LEDs. Plenty of free after hours parking is available in the upper level of the deck behind WebAssign (turn through the median just before the intersection of Varsity and Main Campus Drives). If the door is locked, call the number posted on the door. An after-meeting location for food and beverage will be decided at the meeting (usually BaDa Wings at Mission Valley).

-- 
Sincerely,
 
Chris Calloway
Applications Analyst
University of North Carolina
Renaissance Computing Institute
(919) 599-3530
 


From cbc at unc.edu  Wed May 24 16:32:47 2017
From: cbc at unc.edu (Calloway, Chris)
Date: Wed, 24 May 2017 20:32:47 +0000
Subject: [TriPython] Python in a Nutshell
Message-ID: <1E22D3AA-C840-4AD5-9611-0AC271581118@unc.edu>

Python in a Nutshell, just came out in an updated 3rd edition:

https://www.amazon.com/Python-Nutshell-Desktop-Quick-Reference/dp/144939292X/

This is the first update in 11 years. I owe most everything I know to this book. Meaty. Technical.

-- 
Sincerely,
 
Chris Calloway
Applications Analyst
University of North Carolina
Renaissance Computing Institute
(919) 599-3530
 


From cbc at unc.edu  Tue May 30 16:07:28 2017
From: cbc at unc.edu (Calloway, Chris)
Date: Tue, 30 May 2017 20:07:28 +0000
Subject: [TriPython] TriPython June 2017 Meeting: HoneyPy
Message-ID: <4E15A355-72AE-4309-870E-B63D49AAA065@unc.edu>

http://tripython.org/Members/cbc/june-17-mtg

When: Thursday, June 22, 7pm
Where: Caktus Group, 108 Morris St., Durham
What: This meeting will provide a light introduction to honeypots and their benefits, and highlight two projects HoneyPy and HoneyDB. Operating honeypot sensors on your internal network is a simple way to make your network ?noisy? and can trip up malicious actors that have already penetrated your network. Also, leveraging data from honeypot sensors on the Internet can be a useful source of threat information. Are you leveraging honeypots in your organization? If not, why not? Adoption of these tools is likely about having simple easy to use interfaces and integrations into existing tools used by an organization. The speaker is Phillip Maddux, a Senior Solutions Engineer at Signal Sciences. Phillip has over 10 years of experience in information security, with the majority of that time focused on application security in the financial services sector. In his spare moments Philip converting ideas to code and committing them to Github. Extemporaneous "lightning talks" of 5-10 minute duration are also welcome and don't need to be pre-announced. Park in the municipal deck on the other side of the Arts Council across W. Morgan St. The meeting will be followed by our usual after-meeting at a nearby tavern for food and beverage. Come join us for a fun and informative evening.

-- 
Sincerely,
 
Chris Calloway
Applications Analyst
University of North Carolina
Renaissance Computing Institute
(919) 599-3530
 


From cbc at unc.edu  Tue May 30 16:48:51 2017
From: cbc at unc.edu (Calloway, Chris)
Date: Tue, 30 May 2017 20:48:51 +0000
Subject: [TriPython] Send Stacy Morse to PyCon Australia
Message-ID: <AA93E064-22F7-412B-B323-A6598B518D7E@unc.edu>

Stacy Morse, who gave the presentation on Python Microservices at the TriPython meeting last week, has had a talk accepted by PyCon Australia. Congratulations, Stacy! Her talk is entitled "Code Reviews Using Art Critique Principals.?

Stacy needs some help covering her travel expenses. Her partner Josh Johnson has set up a gofundme campaign:

https://www.gofundme.com/help-stacy-go-to-pycon-australia

Please consider chipping in. Every little bit helps. If every member of TriPython gives $3 each, we?d have it covered.

-- 
Sincerely,
 
Chris Calloway
Applications Analyst
University of North Carolina
Renaissance Computing Institute
(919) 599-3530
 


From stacymorse at gmail.com  Wed May 31 12:53:44 2017
From: stacymorse at gmail.com (Stacy Morse)
Date: Wed, 31 May 2017 12:53:44 -0400
Subject: [TriPython] Send Stacy Morse to PyCon Australia
In-Reply-To: <AA93E064-22F7-412B-B323-A6598B518D7E@unc.edu>
References: <AA93E064-22F7-412B-B323-A6598B518D7E@unc.edu>
Message-ID: <BBCB96E2-AD89-48A2-A1A5-0E92607D6B3E@gmail.com>

Thank you for sharing this with the group. I really appreciate it. I did not expect my talk to be accepted. 

I'm planning to give a lightening talk preview of "Code Reviews Using Art Critique Principles" 

-Stacy Morse



Sent from my iPhone
> On May 30, 2017, at 4:48 PM, Calloway, Chris <cbc at unc.edu> wrote:
> 
> Stacy Morse, who gave the presentation on Python Microservices at the TriPython meeting last week, has had a talk accepted by PyCon Australia. Congratulations, Stacy! Her talk is entitled "Code Reviews Using Art Critique Principals.?
> 
> Stacy needs some help covering her travel expenses. Her partner Josh Johnson has set up a gofundme campaign:
> 
> https://www.gofundme.com/help-stacy-go-to-pycon-australia
> 
> Please consider chipping in. Every little bit helps. If every member of TriPython gives $3 each, we?d have it covered.
> 
> -- 
> Sincerely,
> 
> Chris Calloway
> Applications Analyst
> University of North Carolina
> Renaissance Computing Institute
> (919) 599-3530
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
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