ACS Masterclass: Introduction to Python
In this presentation, we will talk through the fundamental philosophy of the Python language, and discuss some of the reasons for its enormous popularity. We’ll look at a few of the most popular use-cases for Python, walk through setting up an all-purpose development environment, and examine a hands-on demonstration of setting up a simple web application using one of the most popular frameworks for Python: "Django". Please note this event is being held at 5PM AEST time.
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About this event
In this presentation, we will talk through the fundamental philosophy of the Python language, and discuss some of the reasons for its enormous popularity. We’ll look at a few of the most popular use-cases for Python, walk through setting up an all-purpose development environment, and examine a hands-on demonstration of setting up a simple web application using one of the most popular frameworks for Python: "Django". This will see us discussing:
- MVC vs MVT web app paradigms
- Data flow in a Django API
- What Python/Django does for us, including
- Managing our database with models
- Sending and retrieving data between the frontend and the database using views.
- Handling the presentation of data to the user with templates.
The second half of the Masterclass will include some practical code-along exercises.
Proudly brought to you by the ACS Professional Partner Coder Academy
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Speakers
Oliver Lavers is a software developer and lifelong communicator, who found his passion for computer science while studying symbolic logic at the University of Queensland. As a child he wanted to be an inventor; in highschool he wanted to be a science communicator. As an adult, he is living his dream by writing code and working as an educator. In his spare time he hikes, climbs, and plays board games.
Zachary is an emerging professional in the data field, with domain knowledge in health science and nutrition. He enjoys the problem-solving nature of the field and leveraging technology to uncover new insights and weave them into a deliverable story
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