Introduction to Python - IN PERSON

This is going to be our first in person class in Asheville in a while!

These classes are "free". Our supporters help fund this program through crowdfunding on Donorbox. If you like the classes and can donate please do, if not we're happy to have you regardless. https://donorbox.org/etcg

This class will teach you some basics of Python and allow you to setup your computer so that you can experiment and write your own scripts!

Python is an easy to learn programming language that can to a tremendous number of things. You can read files to find information that is important to you, "talk" to AI to create complex systems that solve your specific problems, build web applications, build GUI applications and much more. Many people who learn Python are not tech professionals they are simply people that need a better way to deal with the data they have.

We will install and setup VScode on your Laptop, install Python, and start your path to writing scripts.

We will:

• Learn what Python is and why it matters
• Install VScode
• Install Python
• Learn variables
• Learn If/ Else Statements
• Learn Loops
• Write to Files
• Learn about Python Modules
• and more

With this you'll learn the fundamentals so that you can start learning how to do the fun stuff in our next classes.

Bring your laptop, and we'll start down your path of coding together. For this level of class just about any laptop will do. These projects can be done on a 12 year old system as long as it works.

Note: we will be in a conference room at Hatch Innovation Hub. The doors will be unlocked 15 minutes before start of class and 15 after. If you arrive over 15 minutes late we won't be able to let you in.