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A Gentle Introduction to Python

A Gentle Introduction to Python In-Person

This is a hands-on workshop designed to get you started with the programming language Python and the Jupyer Notebook environment. We will provide a whirlwind overview of what Python is, why you might want to use it, and how to do so. Then we'll dive into programming basics and discuss:

  • Basic command-line syntax and using Python in the terminal
  • Creating and running your own Python scripts
  • The Anaconda distribution and the Jupyter Notebook environment
  • What are variables and how to use them
  • Different data types available in Python
  • Various data structures and how to manipulate them
  • What are functions and how to write them
  • The usage of loops and conditionals
  • The functionalities of various Python libraries and how to import them

Absolutely no previous programming experience is assumed and computers will be provided through the Data Lab. This workshop is most suitable for those who have not worked with Python before and are looking to use it for simple scripting and data analysis. Attendees will leave with a strong foundation of basic Python upon which to build more advanced skills.

Due to popular demand, this workshop will also be offered at the following times:

Date:
Thursday, February 6, 2020
Time:
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Tisch Library Mark Lab
Campus:
Medford
Categories:
  Statistics & Data  
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Event Organizer

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Uku-Kaspar Uustalu

Senior Data Scientist
Research Technology
Tufts Technology Services
uku-kaspar.uustalu@tufts.edu
(617) 627-4219
go.tufts.edu/uku