ChiPy __Main__ Meeting


Ultimate Language Shootout!

Give the best 5 minute talk about why your language is the best language that’s not Python!

Win prizes and bragging rights!

First come, first served (we can't have everyone talking about SQL), so submit your talk today!

When: Dec. 12, 2024, 6 p.m.

Where: Stripe

5 W Wolf Point Plaza, 5th Floor Chicago, IL 60654

RSVPs

Registration for this event will close on Thursday December 12 at 12:00 p.m.

Attendance:
In Person Pythonistas: 24

Topics


  • TypeScript: The Language So Nice They Interpret It Twice
    By: Aly Sivji
    Experience Level: Novice
    Length: 5 Minutes
    Description:

    TypeScript adds the structure and safety of static types to JavaScript without sacrificing its flexibility. In this lightning talk, I’ll explore why it’s a key player in modern development and why it’s become a go-to choice for building scalable, reliable web applications.

  • Elixir
    By: Heather White
    Experience Level: Novice
    Length: 5 Minutes
    Description:

    For once, I'm not going to talk about SQL.

  • HTML
    By: Andrew Wingate
    Experience Level: Novice
    Length: 5 Minutes
    Description:

    HTML is the best language after python because all these reasons

  • Let's GO!
    By: Aaron Elmquist
    Experience Level: Novice
    Length: 5 Minutes
    Description:

    A quick overview of golang and how it compares to python.

  • FORTRAN IV
    By: Phil Robare
    Experience Level: Novice
    Length: 5 Minutes
    Description:

    Fortran was one of the first programming languages.  FORTRAN IV was a very influential version.  None of its innovative features seem unusual today.  And other of its features seem very unusual today.  Despite its limitations you could implement trees, linked lists, etc.  And because of its heritage as a language for a small (in todays terms) computers it still can create very efficient programs.