[Baypiggies] ANN: Python For Beginners, Dublin, CA

[Asim Jalis]

Python For Beginners

by Asim Jalis <http://linkedin.com/in/asimjalis>,
MetaProse.com<http://metaprose.com/>

*Do you want to write real applications in Python?*

Python is a programming language that is extremely
popular<http://www.tiobe.com/index.php/content/paperinfo/tpci/index.html>
, highly productive<http://note.tc.edu.tw/upload/2009Nov/20091109144609.pdf>,
and looks beautiful. Using Python you can generate reports, scrape data
from the web, create web applications, and turn your craziest ideas into
reality. Python is used at NetFlix, Reddit, BitTorrent, Yelp, and many
other Bay Area companies<http://www.javaworld.com/javaworld/jw-03-2013/130311-netflix-chooses-python-over-java-for-key-tasks.html>.
And they are looking for Python programmers: Craigslist lists over 400
Python jobs <http://sfbay.craigslist.org/search/jjj?query=python>.

This class will teach you Python by taking you step-by-step through the
process of creating real Python apps. The class is organized as a sequence
of instructor-led hands-on exercises. Instead of passively listening, you
will learn Python by writing actual Python code and getting it to work. You
will learn by creating real apps that are actually useful.

*By End of Class*
You will be able to use Python to create real world apps.
You will be able to write automation scripts in Python.
You will be able to generate reports with Python.
You will be able to write web scrapers that grab data off the web.
You will be able to create Python web applications and web sites.

*What You Will Get*
3 days of hands-on training.
Python source code in a zip file.
PDF ebook containing notes and exercises.
Certificate of Course Completion.
Wi-Fi and power. Make sure you bring your laptops and power cords.

*100% Satisfaction Guaranteed*
If you are not totally 100% satisfied with the class after the first day,
you will get 100% of your money back, no questions asked.

*Sign-Up*
To sign up: http://pythonbeginners.eventbrite.com <http://bit.ly/XKo7CU>
Bring one or more friends and you and your friends get 20% off. Email for
details.

*When and Where*
Topic: Python For Beginners
Dates: (3-Day Class) Sat 03/23, Sat 03/30, Sat 04/06
Time: 9 AM to 12 PM (noon)
Location: Hyatt Place, 4950 Hacienda Drive, Dublin, CA
Contact: Asim Jalis (asimjalis at gmail.com)

*About the Instructor*
Asim Jalis <http://linkedin.com/in/asimjalis> is a software engineer who
has worked at Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard and other companies for over 12
years. He has used Python at all his jobs. He has an MS in Computer Science
from the University of Virginia.

*Comments From Previous Students*
“The teacher is wonderful and I’m learning so much, and having fun
learning. Highly recommended!”—DB, San Francisco
“Thanks for a great class. I enjoyed the class and really like your
teaching style. I’m looking forward to your future classes.”—BS, San
Francisco
“Hands on programming throughout the class helped understand subject
better.”—SS, San Francisco

*What to Bring*
Laptop with Text Editor (e.g. Notepad++, TextWrangler, Sublime, Vim).
If you have a Mac it comes with Python so you don’t need to install
anything.
If you have a PC we will install Python 2.7.3 at the beginning of class.

*Prerequisites*
No programming background required.

*Course Outline*
*Day 1*
Hello World: Creating a simple Python program
Data types: Manipulating text and numbers
Functions: Reusing common code
Reports: Generating HTML reports with Python

*Day 2*
Conditions: Defining logic for decisions
Loops: Doing things repeatedly
Collections: Storing lists and tables in memory
Modules: Extending Python with 3rd party modules

*Day 3*
Objects: Keeping code organized as it grows
Web Scraping: Grabbing data from the web
Flask: Writing web sites and web applications
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