Intro to Python | FREE Online Livestream | September 21

Build apps for the web and unlock data-driven insights with code.

Explore the intersection of coding and data with General Assembly. During our Python-focused intro class, you’ll learn all about Python - including how to get started, advantages and disadvantages of Python, essentials of programming in Python, and tools available to build applications in Python.

• Touch on fundamental Python programming techniques and tools.

• Discuss its applications in data analysis and web development — and the types of problems it can solve.

• See where Python programming fits into the data and web workflow.

• Apply your new skills to solve a real-world problem with Python.

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• Learn how to get set up and install Python and libraries.
• Find out how to write your first Python script.
• Figure out what tools to use for your next Python projects.

• This class requires a computer and strong internet connection.
• For students on Windows, you’ll need Microsoft Windows 8/10 (32- or 64-bit). For those with Macs, you’ll need the Mac OS X 10.8.5 or higher, up to 10.11.4 (El Capitan).
• The latest version of Python (current version 3.7).

To install Python, complete the following:

• Head to Anaconda.com
• Click the button to download the version for Python 3.7.
• Once downloaded, run the installation prompts.

Optional: Install a text editor like Sublime Text 3 or Atom on your computer.

NOTE: A small percentage of participants may not receive emails from us due to some domains blocking our automated emails. If you do not receive sign in instructions within 1 hour of the livestream, please email help@generalassemb.ly and someone from our team will be sure to respond to you with sign in instructions right away.

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