[GNHLUG] [Python-talk] PySIG (this Thursday, Python 2.6) -- updated plans
Bill Sconce
sconce at in-spec-inc.com
Mon Sep 22 10:43:42 EDT 2008
As you've probably seen, our featured speaker's plans have
been preempted by Real Life this month. No problem, we'll
give him the stage again later...
And this is still PySIG. And we do get together to talk
about Python.
Kent suggested that we
> ...meanwhile check out
> http://docs.python.org/dev/whatsnew/2.6.html
and that does sound like a good idea. We can get together and
discuss, round-table, the new goodies coming our way in Python
2.6.
And (perhaps) develop a wishlist of which of those goodies
we'd like Kent to talk to us about in greater depth. (How
would that sound, Kent?)
We might also have a testimonial from a new Python user.
As well as the usual announcements, arguments over data types,
gotchas, success stories, a report on Software Freedom Day,
and more.
We shall certainly have cookies. They are a feathery chocolate
concoction, and will go GREAT with milk. I know these things.
(Thanks to Alex for offering to bring the milk!)
Review your "../whatsnew/2.6.html", bring questions, and I'll
see you all on Thursday!
personally_I'd_like_to_learn_more_about_sphinx'ly yrs,
Bill
PySIG Manchester, NH 25 September 2008
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Think About the Future -- Python 2.6
Roundtable Discussion
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PySIG -- New Hampshire Python Special Interest Group
Amoskeag Business Incubator, Manchester, NH
25 September 2008 (4th Thursday) 7:00PM (Beginner's Q&A at 6:30PM)
The monthly meeting of PySIG, the NH Python Special Interest Group,
takes place on the fourth Thursday of the month, starting at 7:00 PM.
A beginners' session precedes, at 6:30 PM. (Bring a Python question!)
Favorite-gotcha contest, Software Freedom Day, and more this month.
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Python 2.6
Roundtable Discussion
"The major theme of Python 2.6 is preparing the migration path to
Python 3.0, a major redesign of the language. Whenever possible,
Python 2.6 incorporates new features and syntax from 3.0 while
remaining compatible with existing code by not removing older
features or syntax. When it's not possible to do that, Python 2.6
tries to do what it can, adding compatibility functions in a
future_builtins module and a -3 switch to warn about usages that
will become unsupported in 3.0."
http://docs.python.org/dev/whatsnew/2.6.html
Plus:
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o Our usual roundtable of introductions, happenings, announcements
o Data Types
- (Running PySIG joke :)
o Gotcha contest
- Got a favorite "gotcha"? Bring it and share...
And of course, milk, & cookies from Janet's kitchen.
This month: "Chocolate Dreams"
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6:30 Beginners' Q&A
7:00 Welcome, Announcements - Bill & Ted & Alex
7:10 Cookies & Milk - Janet & Alex
7:20 Favorite-gotcha contest
7:25 Impromptu lightning talk(s) - anyone
7:40 Python 2.6 -- Roundtable
8:45 Open discussion; plans for next time
9:00~ Adjourn
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About PySIG:
PySIG meetings are typically 10-20 people, around a large table
equipped with a projector and Internet hookups (wired and
wireless). We encourage laptops and a hands-on seminar style.
The main meeting starts at 7 PM; officially we finish circa 9 PM.
Everyone is welcome. ("Membership" is anyone who has an interest
in the Python progamming language, whether on Microsoft systems
or Linux or OS X; or cell phones, mainframes, or space stations.
We have everyone from object-oriented gurus to recovering COBOL
programmers.) Tell your friends!
Beginners' session:
The half hour before the formal meeting (i.e., starting at 6:30PM)
we have a beginners' session. Any Python question is welcome --
whoever asks the first question gets the half hour! Questions are
equally welcome by mail beforehand (in which case we can announce
them) or at the meeting. (As are all Python questions, anytime.)
Mailing list:
http://www.dlslug.org/mailman/listinfo/python-talk
About Python:
"Python is a dynamic object-oriented programming language that
can be used for many kinds of software development. It offers
strong support for integration with other languages and tools,
comes with extensive standard libraries, and can be learned
in a few days. Many Python programmers report substantial
productivity gains and feel the language encourages the
development of higher quality, more maintainable code."
"NASA uses Python...so does Rackspace, Industrial Light&Magic,
AstraZeneca, Honeywell, and many others."
Google: "Python has been an important part of Google since the
beginning, and remains so as the system grows and evolves."
-Peter Norvig
http://www.python.org
About Amoskeag Business Incubator:
Our gracious hosts are the Amoskeag Business Incubator, an
organization providing a supportive entrepreneurial environment
that stimulates the growth of businesses to ensure economic
vitality and encourage job creation, by providing affordable
office space and technical assistance to early stage companies.
PySIG thanks the ABI for their generous hospitality.
http://www.abi-nh.com
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Directions (thanks to Ted Roche for improvements to "from the north"):
PySIG NH meetings are held at the Amoskeag Business Incubator,
33 South Commercial Street, Manchester, NH.
Coming in to Manchester using I-293, from the north:
o Use Exit 6 from I-293. Stay to the right on the ramp,
yield twice to traffic incoming from the left, cross back
over I-293 and accept one merge coming in from your right.
o Then get in the right lane, and stay there, over the river,
and onto the Canal Street exit ramp.
o Take the first right off Canal Street onto North Commercial
Street. Enjoy the scenic mill buildings as the street turns
into Commercial Street.
o Coming to the traffic light get in the middle lane. South
Commercial Street starts on the other side of the light.
You go straight through (and join the folks coming from the
south at step * below).
Coming in to Manchester using I-293, from the south:
o Use the Granite Street exit. Turn right (east). Go under
I-293 and cross the bridge over the Merrimack River.
o Turn right (south) at the first light after crossing the
bridge.
* This is South Commercial Street. Go past one parking-lot
entrance, turn right into the second one. 33 Commercial
Street will be right in front of you. You may go in via
either the ramp or the door and three steps inside.
o Inside. Up the stairs if via the door. Go through the
glass doors - follow the diamonds on the floor. Go left
at the last diamond. (Under a sign which says
"<- Amoskeag Small Bus. Incubator").
o More diamonds, another sign... much glass and office
space for SNHU; turn left there, 4 more diamonds and
you're at the glass doors for the Incubator. An "abi"
sign is above.
o Through the doors, straight down the hall. The ABI
Conference Room is on the left.
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