The Python Programming Language

Full Day

(9:00 am-5:00 pm)

Madison AB Room

Description:

Python is a dynamic programming language that is often described as a "scripting language" along with languages such as Perl, Tcl, and Ruby. Although Python is often used for scripting, it is actually a full-featured, general-purpose programming language that supports a wide variety of imperative, functional, and object-oriented programming idioms. It also includes a large standard library that provides support for operating system interfaces, networking, threads, regular expressions, XML, GUIs, and more.

In this class we'll take a comprehensive tour of the Python programming language and see how it can be used to solve a variety of practical problems. The class will illustrate important concepts through examples that primarily focus on data analysis, systems programming, and system administration.

Who should attend:

Programmers who want to know what the Python programming language is all about and how it can be applied to a variety of practical problems in data analysis, systems administration, systems programming, and networking. Although no prior Python knowledge is required, attendees should already be experienced programmers in at least one other programming language such as C, C++, Java, or Perl. If you already know some Python, this tutorial will improve your skills.

Take back to work:

A better understanding of what makes Python tick and an increased awareness of how it can be successfully applied to real-world problems.

Topics include:

The Python Language