Image created with NodeBox and the following code:
size(350, 262)
translate(WIDTH / 2 - 50, HEIGHT / 2)
rotate(90)
for i in range(60):
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Image created with NodeBox and the following code:
size(350, 262)
translate(WIDTH / 2 - 50, HEIGHT / 2)
rotate(90)
for i in range(60):
fill(color(random(), random(), random()))
scale(1.024)
rotate(random(10))
text('Python!',0,0)
January 6, 2009 - Kevin Teague: Scrambled Eggs: Digesting Python Packaging
There are currently many ways to manage Python-based projects. This talk is a high-level overview of some of the tools present in this space (Distutils, Setuptools, Buildout, VirtualEnv, Py2App, PyPI, Package Indexes) and will attempt to explain the different use-cases that each tool is attempting to solve.
Time: 7-8:30 PM (Then we generally go out for drinks and conversation afterwards)
Location: Workspace, 21 Water Street, in Vancouver's Gastown.
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October 7, 2008 - Tom Marsell: Parsing and building languages with PyMeta
Tom will be presenting PyMeta, a new parsing tool based on research from the Viewpoints Research Institute. PyMeta is a version of the VPRI OMeta (PDF) language ported to Python by Allen Short.
September 2, 2008 - Brett Cannon: First looks at Python 2.6 and Python 3.0
Python core developer Brett Cannon will give an intro on new features in Python 2.6 and Python 3.0, and how to transition your code for 3.0. These are both expected to be in the Release Candidate stage, so come learn how you can help to make the next final release of Python a solid one.
May 6, 2008 - First looks at Google App Engine
Google App Engine is Google's attempt to make cloud computing a reality. With App Engine, developers can upload Python Web applications and have them run on Google infrastructure. "For free" you get code and data replication, failover and nearly infinite scalability (given that you adhere to certain programming rules). On the other hand, the current release of App Engine is very limited in its functionality and quotas and long-term features/pricing are unknown. At this talk we'll drill down and discuss what's right with App Engine, what's wrong with it and how it is likely to evolve.
More previous talks coming soon, still recovering from the site being hacked.