While you do not need to know any python or programming languages to attend this workshop, you will need to have the following prerequisites met before attending. This webpage covers all information related to both introduction to python sessions at ResBaz 2021.
You will also need to be able to access the internet through relatively up-to-date browser such as Chrome, Safari or Firefox.
GitHub allows you to host static pages such as this one you are viewing right now, store project code and collaborate with project team members. If you do not currently have a GitHub user account, please register here before the workshop begins. Please make sure you remember you username and password.
HackMD uses a markdown language and provides a collaborative workspace for note-taking. We will use it during the workshop to get started, introduce ourselves and for communication of notes as well as Q&A. Create an account to be ready to share your insight during the workshop. You will receive a link to our workshop’s HackMD page at the beginning of the workshop.
Below is a list of the all the technology/software I used in creating workshop materials, but is not necessary to have in order to participate in the workshop. However, if you plan to attend other workshops that require the same tools, you shoud consider installing them now and reaching out to a Resbaz facilitor, helper or instructor if you need help with installation. If you are not sure how much you will use these tools, I would recommend attending the workshop with only prequisites (listed above) and see what you may think will be useful for you in the future. There are weekly Resbaz events on campus (virtual until further notice with COVID-19) called “Coffee and Code” and “Hacky Hour” where you can find support anytime of the year.
Allows you to interface with your computer and do lots of cool stuff. Consider attending Automate the boring parts using Unix Shell led by Sateesh Peri.
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/Applications/Utilities).Anaconda gives you access to open source software where you can utilize Python to begin your programming projects. The Jupyter Notebooks that we will be working with were created using Anaconda. Download Anaconda It is an all-in-one installer and I would recommend installing a version with Python 3.6 or higher.
Check out other Python-based workshops during Resbaz 2021:
Git is a version control system that lets you track who made changes to what when and has options for easily updating a shared or public version of your code on GitHub. Consider attending Better version control with Git workshop led by Laurel Thomson.
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/Applications folder, as Git is a command line program.sudo apt-get install git and for Fedora run sudo dnf install git.Text editors are nice to have when writing code especially those that support syntax highlighting. Many text editors exist such Vim, Notepad++, Sublime, Atom, etc. If you already currently have a preferred choice of text editor, I would suggest you stick with it. However if not, please follow the directions below to install Nano.
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