[socal-piggies] socal-piggies Digest, Vol 59, Issue 5: Python Training

Grig Gheorghiu grig.gheorghiu at gmail.com
Sat Jan 16 16:42:11 PST 2010 

Actually Chris Mahan already created a Community Building wiki page.
We could create another page with proposed topics and link to it from
the Community Building page....

http://socal-piggies.org/scp/CommunityBuilding

Grig

On Sat, Jan 16, 2010 at 4:34 PM, Grig Gheorghiu
<grig.gheorghiu at gmail.com> wrote:
> I also believe that a practical project is better for learning a new
> tool or framework or language. But several people have expressed a
> wish for formal day training, hence my message to the group.
>
> Andrew -- do you want to start a page on the wiki with the topics you
> proposed? We could then add other people's suggestions there.
>
> Grig
>
> On Sat, Jan 16, 2010 at 2:34 PM, Andrew Kou <andrew.kou at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hi Grig,
>>
>>
>> I'm not so sure I'm fully interested in a Django class, but would probably
>> attend if there were one. I would rather learn the "Pythonic" way of coding
>> coming from another language and would be interested in how to do common
>> tasks (most likely already in Django). Common sys admin scripts would be
>> cool (e.g. from bash to python). Testing for instance is a great topic I
>> think. How to implement user accounts or authentication or even Implementing
>> Open ID/Facebook connect support for your website would probably be cool
>> too. Maybe it can be specific to the language itself (e.g. howto and common
>> uses for decorators/generators and how it is better than the "old" way of
>> doing the same thing)  Of course, we don't have to roll everything on our
>> own, rather use existing modules/projects to do so.
>>
>> One possible solution, is to decide to work on a dummy project, build a new
>> web app or clone an existing web app but with heavy emphasis on code review
>> by the more "experienced" Python users. This way, we really have experience
>> working on Python. Maybe it'll become the open source project we want to
>> work on.
>>
>> I feel day "trainings" are generally not very effective but of course those
>> are just my current thoughts. Please let me know what you think.
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>>
>> - Andrew Kou
>>
>>
>> On Sat, Jan 16, 2010 at 1:33 PM, Grig Gheorghiu <grig.gheorghiu at gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>>
>>> I know that Steve Holden, who is an accomplished Python
>>> speaker/author/teacher, was interested in teaching a Django class in L.A.
>>> I'll get in touch in him and ask him about his availability.
>>>
>>> Can we get a show of hands of people who would be interested in getting
>>> this Django training?
>>>
>>> Also, what other topics are people interested in (in terms of getting
>>> training)? I could teach a testing class for example.
>>>
>>> Grig
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: "Charles L. Phillips" <tptbusines_98 at yahoo.com>
>>> Date: Sat, 16 Jan 2010 12:34:13
>>> To: <socal-piggies at lists.idyll.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [socal-piggies] socal-piggies Digest, Vol 59,
>>>        Issue 5: Python Training
>>>
>>>
>>> Hello,
>>> How are you doing today???
>>> I too, am interested in Python training.
>>> I am interested in using Python as a network/system and web administration
>>> tool, but I am also a beginner. I am currently applying "Python for Dummies"
>>> in a Linux/Windows environment.
>>>
>>> If there is no available training, let me know and let's develop a plan...
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Thank you,
>>>
>>>
>>> Inquire_98
>>>
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>>> > Today's Topics:
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>>> >    1. Re: Interested in a meeting on Jan.
>>> > 14th? (Grig Gheorghiu)
>>> >    2. Re: Interested in a meeting on Jan.
>>> > 14th? (Lindi Emoungu)
>>> >    3. Re: Interested in a meeting on Jan.
>>> > 14th? (Aaron Ramirez)
>>> >    4. Python training in Los Angeles or
>>> > surrounding areas
>>> >       (Christopher Mahan)
>>> >    5. Re: Python training in Los Angeles or
>>> > surrounding    areas (Mike)
>>> >    6. Meeting confirmed for Thursday Jan
>>> > 14th (Grig Gheorghiu)
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>>> >
>>> > Message: 1
>>> > Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:03:55 -0800
>>> > From: Grig Gheorghiu <grig.gheorghiu at gmail.com>
>>> > Subject: Re: [socal-piggies] Interested in a meeting on
>>> > Jan. 14th?
>>> > To: SoCal Python Interest Group <socal-piggies at lists.idyll.org>
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>>> > So far I have 5 responses from people who are interested in
>>> > meeting
>>> > this Thursday the 14th. If we have a few more, then I guess
>>> > we can
>>> > call it a meeting ;-) So please let me know.
>>> >
>>> > Proposed agenda:
>>> >
>>> > Dan Stromberg: Presentation on his treap module
>>> > (http://stromberg.dnsalias.org/~dstromberg/treap/)
>>> > Grig Gheorghiu: Deploying Tornado in production (will also
>>> > cover
>>> > automated deployments with Fabric)
>>> >
>>> > Grig
>>> >
>>> > On Fri, Jan 8, 2010 at 11:19 AM, Grig Gheorghiu
>>> > <grig.gheorghiu at gmail.com>
>>> > wrote:
>>> > > I only heard from 2 people who are interested in a
>>> > meeting next
>>> > > Thursday Jan. 14th at the Technical Connections office
>>> > in West L.A. If
>>> > > more people are interested, please let me know. We
>>> > also need a couple
>>> > > of volunteers to present.
>>> > >
>>> > > Thanks,
>>> > >
>>> > > Grig
>>> > >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > ------------------------------
>>> >
>>> > Message: 2
>>> > Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:01:58 -0800
>>> > From: Lindi Emoungu <lindi.emoungu at gmail.com>
>>> > Subject: Re: [socal-piggies] Interested in a meeting on
>>> > Jan. 14th?
>>> > To: SoCal Python Interest Group <socal-piggies at lists.idyll.org>
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>>> >
>>> > I'd like to attend.
>>> >
>>> > On Fri, Jan 8, 2010 at 11:19 AM, Grig Gheorghiu
>>> > <grig.gheorghiu at gmail.com>wrote:
>>> >
>>> > > I only heard from 2 people who are interested in a
>>> > meeting next
>>> > > Thursday Jan. 14th at the Technical Connections office
>>> > in West L.A. If
>>> > > more people are interested, please let me know. We
>>> > also need a couple
>>> > > of volunteers to present.
>>> > >
>>> > > Thanks,
>>> > >
>>> > > Grig
>>> > >
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>>> > Message: 3
>>> > Date: Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:35:07 -0800
>>> > From: Aaron Ramirez <aramirez at itexpertise.net>
>>> > Subject: Re: [socal-piggies] Interested in a meeting on
>>> > Jan. 14th?
>>> > To: SoCal Python Interest Group <socal-piggies at lists.idyll.org>
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>>> > Hi,
>>> >
>>> > I am very much interested in attending, but my schedule is
>>> > still a bit up in
>>> > the air for Thursday.  Can you please count me as a
>>> > maybe?
>>> >
>>> > Thanks,
>>> >
>>> > Aaron
>>> >
>>> > On Mon, Jan 11, 2010 at 7:01 PM, Lindi Emoungu
>>> > <lindi.emoungu at gmail.com>wrote:
>>> >
>>> > > I'd like to attend.
>>> > >
>>> > > On Fri, Jan 8, 2010 at 11:19 AM, Grig Gheorghiu
>>> > > <grig.gheorghiu at gmail.com>wrote:
>>> > >
>>> > >> I only heard from 2 people who are interested in a
>>> > meeting next
>>> > >> Thursday Jan. 14th at the Technical Connections
>>> > office in West L.A. If
>>> > >> more people are interested, please let me know. We
>>> > also need a couple
>>> > >> of volunteers to present.
>>> > >>
>>> > >> Thanks,
>>> > >>
>>> > >> Grig
>>> > >>
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>>> > Message: 4
>>> > Date: Tue, 12 Jan 2010 01:34:17 -0800
>>> > From: Christopher Mahan <chris.mahan at gmail.com>
>>> > Subject: [socal-piggies] Python training in Los Angeles or
>>> > surrounding
>>> >     areas
>>> > To: socal-piggies at lists.idyll.org
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>>> >
>>> > Does anyone know of intermediate to advanced python
>>> > training classes or
>>> > courses in the Greater Los Angeles area?
>>> >
>>> > How about python-related technologies like Django, Google
>>> > App Engine,
>>> > SQLAlchemy, etc?
>>> >
>>> > Thanks!
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > Chris Mahan
>>> > (818) 671-1709
>>> > http://christophermahan.com/
>>> > chris.mahan at gmail.com
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>>> > Message: 5
>>> > Date: Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:44:22 -0800
>>> > From: "Mike" <michael_chean at msn.com>
>>> > Subject: Re: [socal-piggies] Python training in Los Angeles
>>> > or
>>> >     surrounding    areas
>>> > To: "'SoCal Python Interest Group'" <socal-piggies at lists.idyll.org>
>>> > Message-ID: <SNT125-DS15CF416A4467DD487523709C6C0 at phx.gbl>
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>>> >
>>> > I?m also interested in recommendations in this area, but
>>> > more on a beginning to intermediate level.
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > Thanks
>>> >
>>> > Mike
>>> >
>>> >
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>>> > On Behalf Of Christopher Mahan
>>> > Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 1:34 AM
>>> > To: socal-piggies at lists.idyll.org
>>> > Subject: [socal-piggies] Python training in Los Angeles or
>>> > surrounding areas
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > Does anyone know of intermediate to advanced python
>>> > training classes or courses in the Greater Los Angeles
>>> > area?
>>> >
>>> > How about python-related technologies like Django, Google
>>> > App Engine, SQLAlchemy, etc?
>>> >
>>> > Thanks!
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > Chris Mahan
>>> > (818) 671-1709
>>> > http://christophermahan.com/
>>> > chris.mahan at gmail.com
>>> >
>>> >
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>>> > Message: 6
>>> > Date: Tue, 12 Jan 2010 10:01:30 -0800
>>> > From: Grig Gheorghiu <grig.gheorghiu at gmail.com>
>>> > Subject: [socal-piggies] Meeting confirmed for Thursday Jan
>>> > 14th
>>> > To: SoCal Python Interest Group <socal-piggies at lists.idyll.org>
>>> > Message-ID:
>>> >     <3f09d5a01001121001h895363dqd42dad318c23bce2 at mail.gmail.com>
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>>> >
>>> > Where: Technical Connection office, West L.A. (11400
>>> > Olympic
>>> > Boulevard, Suite 700, CA 90064)
>>> >
>>> > When: Thursday Jan 14th, 7 PM to 9-9:30 PM
>>> >
>>> > Who:
>>> >
>>> > Dan Stromberg
>>> > Grig Gheorghiu
>>> > Chris Mahan
>>> > Adam Bernier
>>> > Luke Powers
>>> > Francis Ridder
>>> > Daniel O'Shea
>>> > Lindi Emoungu
>>> > Aaron Ramirez
>>> >
>>> > Agenda:
>>> >
>>> > * Dan Stromberg: Presentation on his treap module
>>> > (http://stromberg.dnsalias.org/~dstromberg/treap/)
>>> > * Grig Gheorghiu: Deploying Tornado in production (will
>>> > also cover
>>> > automated deployments with Fabric)
>>> >
>>> > If others are interested in attending, please let me know
>>> > so I can add
>>> > your name to the list for the security guard in the lobby
>>> > of the
>>> > building.
>>> >
>>> > Thanks,
>>> >
>>> > Grig
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
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