[socal-piggies] Socal Piggies Hands Up

[Ben Abramowitz]

as a relative Python n00b, I found that there are no good / affordable
options if you are looking to learn 3.x. Learning sites like thinkfully,
which in my opinion is the best 'middle ground option' of lessons,
instructors and class interaction, don't have a date when they intend to
offer 3, because of the time commitment of updating their 2.7 libraries.

Personally, I learnt Python 3 from this book:
http://openbookproject.net/thinkcs/python/english3e/ and the companion
site: http://www.openbookproject.net/pybiblio/  (The use of the logo turtle
to teach the concepts of object orientated programming, made all the
difference).  And the 'extension' website:
http://www.openbookproject.net/py4fun/ for improving skills.
To help with tough questions, I found an instructor on craigslist, who
charges me $40 an hour, and is a great teacher. For me, at least
http://learntocodewithmatt.com/

I think the meeting  structure that John is proposing sounds smart.  John,
are you suggesting a monthly meeting? I personally would like to hear the
talk on Automatic Parameter Optimization and functional programming.

I have no idea what facilities are available or the numbers interested on
this list or even really who is on this list, but if availability or cost
are a factor and size isn't, I live in Hancock Park, which is central LA,
and have space for 10 - 12 people seated, with space to present. I can't
host every meeting, but definitely a good number.

Ben




On Sat, Aug 2, 2014 at 1:13 PM, John Mitchell <johnlmitchell at gmail.com>
wrote:

> I'm interested in meeting. I have two talks and a class in process, mostly
> Python related.  Although I've used it nearly daily for 18 years, I'm still
> learning!
>
> I'm finalizing a talk on Automatic Parameter Optimization (sexy!),
> probably to be given at the Professional Python group.  I'd be happy to
> give that talk to this group, and/or talk about Functional Programming.
>
> To revitalize this group we should have a regular meeting schedule and
> possibly location.  If people are shy about presenting, we can adapt the
> technique that Lars demonstrated in the DevOps meetup. That group
> alternates talks with round-table discussions, which have proved quite
> popular.  Another idea is to explicitly have each meeting be some amount,
> say 45-60 mins of talks, then an hour of schmoozing.
>
> At a talk the other day two Python newbies said they didn't know where to
> go to get help learning Python. What do you all think?
>
> - j
> john at johntellsall.com
> http://johntellsall.com
>
>
>
> On Sat, Aug 2, 2014 at 12:38 PM, Brice Leroy <bbrriiccee at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> That sounds like a very fun subject actually, would really love to hear
>> about it!
>>
>>
>> On Sat, Aug 2, 2014 at 12:36 PM, Russ Kohn <russ at chapsoft.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Lurking.   Intrigued.  Would enjoy connecting.
>>>
>>> On Aug 1, 2014, at 10:40 PM, "Christopher Mahan" <chris.mahan at gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hello all,
>>>
>>> If you're still listening to this list, please reply and let us know:
>>>
>>> If you're interested in meeting, whether you have something exciting to
>>> share at potential meetings, whether you are still interested in python,
>>> etc.
>>>
>>> And finally, your thoughts on what could be done to revitalize our
>>> community, or whether, well, we should just all move on...
>>>
>>> Speak up!
>>>
>>>
>>> Kind regards,
>>>
>>>
>>> Chris Mahan
>>> (818) 671-1709
>>> http://christophermahan.com/
>>> chris.mahan at gmail.com
>>> http://twitter.com/chris_mahan
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