(COMPREHENSIVE) INTRO+INTERMEDIATE PYTHON Mon-Wed, 2009 Nov 9-11, 9AM - 5PM
If you have been in the Python community for some time, you may be familiar with my introductory (and advanced) courses. Many new Python intro courses have been added over the past few years, so aren't all classes the same? Most introductory courses focus on teaching you the syntax and giving you an idea of a language's flow control and data types. However, this can only get your so far. Although our course may appear to be for those new to Python, it is also perfect for those who have tinkered with it and want to "fill in the gaps" or desire more in-depth formal training. It combines the best of both an introduction to the language as well as covering intermediate language fundamentals that can make you more effective, even as a beginner. We will immerse you in the world of Python in only a few days, showing you more than just its syntax (which you don't really need a book to learn, right?). Knowing more about how Python works under the covers, including the relationship between data objects and memory management, will make you a much more effective Python programmer coming out of the gate. Daily hands-on labs will help hammer the concepts home. Come join me, Wesley Chun, author of Prentice-Hall's bestseller "Core Python Programming," for a comprehensive course coming up this Fall in beautiful Northern California to get up-to-speed with Python as quickly and as in-depth as possible! WHERE: near the San Francisco Airport (SFO/San Bruno), CA, USA INFO: http://cyberwebconsulting.com (click "Python Training") FLYER: http://starship.python.net/crew/wesc/flyerPP1nov09.pdf LOCALS: easy freeway (101/280/380) with lots of parking plus public transit (BART and CalTrain) access via the San Bruno stations, easily accessible from all parts of the Bay Area VISITORS: free shuttle to/from the airport, free high-speed internet, free breakfast and regular evening receptions; fully-equipped suites FREE PREVIEW: at the website below, you will find (and can download) a video clip of a live lesson that was delivered recently to get an idea of the lecture style and interactive classroom environment. FREE PREVIEW 2: Partnering with O'Reilly and Pearson, I delivered a one-hour introductory webcast at Safari Books Online earlier this year called <B><I>What is Python?</I></B>. You will get both my lecture style as well as an overview of the material covered in the course. http://www.safaribooksonline.com/events/WhatIsPython.html (event announcement) http://www.safaribooksonline.com/Corporate/DownloadAndResources/webcastInfo.php?page=WhatIsPython (free download with registration) See website for costs, venue info, and registration; various discounts available. Hope to see you there! - wesley - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - "Core Python Programming", Prentice Hall, (c)2007, 2001 "Python Fundamentals" DVD, Prentice Hall, (c)2009 http://corepython.com wesley.j.chun :: wescpy-at-gmail.com python training and technical consulting cyberweb.consulting : silicon valley, ca http://cyberwebconsulting.com -- http://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/python-announce-list Support the Python Software Foundation: http://www.python.org/psf/donations/
