Second McGill Python workshop was a success

Last week, Mathieu Perreault and Derek Ruths gave the second McGill Python Workshop. With around 40 attendees, the event was definitely a success and you should expect another workshop soon. Derek lets us know: We showcased a number of libraries that ship with Python including support for working with SQLite …

Category: Tutorials/Workshops
12 years ago

Author Yannick

McGill Python Workshop 2 on October 20th, 2011

The second instalment of the McGill Python Workshop will be taking place on October 20th, 2011 at McGill University. The first, highly successful workshop focused on teaching the basics of the Python language. This time, instructors Prof. Derek Ruths and myself (Mathieu Perreault) will focus on teaching attendees how to …

Category: Tutorials/Workshops
12 years ago

Author Mathieu

A success! Introduction to Python for Women

Yesterday evening concluded the first ever, tremendously successful Montréal Python event exclusively for women, giving all involved an intense 3 hour introduction to the world of programming. The turnout was excellent, with over 70 people -- both men and women- attending. The "rules" were simple: you had to be a …

Category: Tutorials/Workshops
12 years ago

Author Derek

Venue for Introduction Class

The response has been amazing so far for the Introduction to Programming with Python class we announced earlier this month. So amazing, in fact, that we had to temporarily close off registration while we booked a new venue. Good news, though, registration has been re-opened, and those of you who …

Category: Tutorials/Workshops
13 years ago

Author Janina

Class for Women: Introduction to Programming with Python

We are excited to announce the first ever Introduction to Programming with Python class held in Montréal on May 3rd, 2011. This class is intended for women, and is open to all, not just programmers. The class is, as the title suggests, of an introductory nature, and will consist of …

Category: Tutorials/Workshops
13 years ago

Author Janina

McGill Python Workshop

On Wednesday March 23rd was held the first of what is sure to be a series of Python workshops held at McGill University. Organized by Professor Derek Ruths and I of Ruths Research (http://ruthsresearch.org), the workshop attracted more than 80 attendees, most of them students from McGill University. The purpose …

Category: Tutorials/Workshops
13 years ago

Author Mathieu