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Thu, Jan 11 2018 at 06:00 PM at Sprout Social
I Am Open Source (And So Can You!)
(10 Minutes)
By: Aly Sivji
Experience Level: Novice
Slides Link
Open Source Software (OSS) has changed the world in countless ways and has provided us with wonderful innovations such as the Python programming language. As Pythonistas, we use OSS every single day but only a fraction of us give back to the community. This talk will discuss the benefits of contributing to open source in the context of my experience as a newbie pandas contributor. I will also provide a Getting Started guide so you, too, can become an Open Source Contributor!
(10 Minutes)
By: Aly Sivji
Experience Level: Novice
Slides Link
Open Source Software (OSS) has changed the world in countless ways and has provided us with wonderful innovations such as the Python programming language. As Pythonistas, we use OSS every single day but only a fraction of us give back to the community. This talk will discuss the benefits of contributing to open source in the context of my experience as a newbie pandas contributor. I will also provide a Getting Started guide so you, too, can become an Open Source Contributor!
Pyo: DSP and synthesis software for Python
(30 Minutes)
By: Aaron Krister Johnson
Experience Level: Novice
This presentation will introduce "pyo", a C-level library with Python bindings that is designed for musical/audio synthesis, and my own software "microcsound", which is a score-generation front-end to Csound, a well-know audio synthesis programming language. In particular, microcsound was designed to allow a richer vocabulary of musical pitch (alt-tuned scales, microtones, N-pitches per octave, etc.) than the one available via standard 12-notes per octave tuning of typical Western music. So, there will be some explanation of the historical background that drove the creation of this software, but it should be a fascinating topic for all. I will give brief demonstrations of the kind of out-of-the-box fun one can have with sound using Pyo, and snippets of the kind of work I've done with both it, and with microcsound. Anyone interested in the possibilities presented by Python software for electronic music, and/or electronic music in general, should find this talk interesting, informative, and entertaining.
(30 Minutes)
By: Aaron Krister Johnson
Experience Level: Novice
This presentation will introduce "pyo", a C-level library with Python bindings that is designed for musical/audio synthesis, and my own software "microcsound", which is a score-generation front-end to Csound, a well-know audio synthesis programming language. In particular, microcsound was designed to allow a richer vocabulary of musical pitch (alt-tuned scales, microtones, N-pitches per octave, etc.) than the one available via standard 12-notes per octave tuning of typical Western music. So, there will be some explanation of the historical background that drove the creation of this software, but it should be a fascinating topic for all. I will give brief demonstrations of the kind of out-of-the-box fun one can have with sound using Pyo, and snippets of the kind of work I've done with both it, and with microcsound. Anyone interested in the possibilities presented by Python software for electronic music, and/or electronic music in general, should find this talk interesting, informative, and entertaining.
200 Python enthusiasts attended this meeting.
Thu, Dec 14 2017 at 06:00 PM at mHUB
Mentorship Finals Fall '17
(5 Minutes)
By: Yvonne Matos
Experience Level: Intermediate
Mentorship Finals Fall '17
(5 Minutes)
By: Yvonne Matos
Experience Level: Intermediate
Mentorship Finals Fall '17
Mentorship Finals Fall '17
(5 Minutes)
By: Daniel Nunez
Experience Level: Intermediate
Mentorship Finals Fall '17
(5 Minutes)
By: Daniel Nunez
Experience Level: Intermediate
Mentorship Finals Fall '17
Mentorship Finals Fall '17
(5 Minutes)
By: Shea Munion
Experience Level: Intermediate
Mentorship Finals Fall '17
(5 Minutes)
By: Shea Munion
Experience Level: Intermediate
Mentorship Finals Fall '17
Mentorship Finals Fall '17
(5 Minutes)
By: Anna Felicity Friedman
Experience Level: Intermediate
Mentorship Finals Fall '17
(5 Minutes)
By: Anna Felicity Friedman
Experience Level: Intermediate
Mentorship Finals Fall '17
Mentorship Finals Fall '17
(5 Minutes)
By: Adam Patni
Experience Level: Intermediate
Mentorship Finals Fall '17
(5 Minutes)
By: Adam Patni
Experience Level: Intermediate
Mentorship Finals Fall '17
Mentorship Finals Fall '17
(5 Minutes)
By: Zax Rosenberg
Experience Level: Intermediate
Mentorship Finals Fall '17
(5 Minutes)
By: Zax Rosenberg
Experience Level: Intermediate
Mentorship Finals Fall '17
Mentorship Finals Fall '17
(5 Minutes)
By: Ryan Regan
Experience Level: Intermediate
Mentorship Finals Fall '17
(5 Minutes)
By: Ryan Regan
Experience Level: Intermediate
Mentorship Finals Fall '17
Mentorship Finals Fall '17
(5 Minutes)
By: Jaimie Catoe
Experience Level: Intermediate
Mentorship Finals Fall '17
(5 Minutes)
By: Jaimie Catoe
Experience Level: Intermediate
Mentorship Finals Fall '17
Mentorship Finals Fall '17
(5 Minutes)
By: Sydney Huppert
Experience Level: Intermediate
Mentorship Finals Fall '17
(5 Minutes)
By: Sydney Huppert
Experience Level: Intermediate
Mentorship Finals Fall '17
Mentorship Finals Fall '17
(5 Minutes)
By: Joe Kresach
Experience Level: Intermediate
Mentorship Finals Fall '17
(5 Minutes)
By: Joe Kresach
Experience Level: Intermediate
Mentorship Finals Fall '17
165 Python enthusiasts attended this meeting.
Thu, Nov 09 2017 at 06:00 PM at Lumere
PyWeek24 - team development
(30 Minutes)
By: Michael Tamillow
Experience Level: Advanced
Unicorn Markets has come out with another game. The quality and purpose of this game is a level beyond that of PyWeek 23. I will talk about the development process of working on a team in a short 1 week span, the actual game, the learning experience about the design and architecture of code. And if there is nothing left to discuss, we will just play and investigate video games from the contest. If you want to play the game before just run `>git clone https://github.com/UnicornMarkets/Nightmarotony.git' cd into the directory and run: '>python run_game.py' you will need pygames and python, 2 or 3 should work. And because I forgot to remove the dependency, Python Image Library (PIL) - though it is not necessary for the game.
(30 Minutes)
By: Michael Tamillow
Experience Level: Advanced
Unicorn Markets has come out with another game. The quality and purpose of this game is a level beyond that of PyWeek 23. I will talk about the development process of working on a team in a short 1 week span, the actual game, the learning experience about the design and architecture of code. And if there is nothing left to discuss, we will just play and investigate video games from the contest. If you want to play the game before just run `>git clone https://github.com/UnicornMarkets/Nightmarotony.git' cd into the directory and run: '>python run_game.py' you will need pygames and python, 2 or 3 should work. And because I forgot to remove the dependency, Python Image Library (PIL) - though it is not necessary for the game.
(Title to come)
(30 Minutes)
By: Rob Roy Campbell
Experience Level: Novice
In order to explain the problem I had that prompted my interest in Python (and led me to become a Chipy mentee), I'm going to briefly summarize the history of the electronics industry, beginning with the invention of the light bulb in 1880, to the triode vacuum tube in 1906, to early tube-based digital computers, to the invention of the transistor, to the development of the integrated circuit, to the microprocessor, and finally to the present day. Then I will explain that I use vacuum tubes in modern audio products, and will explain how I overcame a common problem with tubes using Python and accomplished a level of precision that my competitors said was not possible. Unlike most Chipy presentations, mine will focus less on my project and more on the history, with extensive images, video clips, and diagrams of a century of development in the field of electronics and computers. I think I can make it fun and interesting for all.
(30 Minutes)
By: Rob Roy Campbell
Experience Level: Novice
In order to explain the problem I had that prompted my interest in Python (and led me to become a Chipy mentee), I'm going to briefly summarize the history of the electronics industry, beginning with the invention of the light bulb in 1880, to the triode vacuum tube in 1906, to early tube-based digital computers, to the invention of the transistor, to the development of the integrated circuit, to the microprocessor, and finally to the present day. Then I will explain that I use vacuum tubes in modern audio products, and will explain how I overcame a common problem with tubes using Python and accomplished a level of precision that my competitors said was not possible. Unlike most Chipy presentations, mine will focus less on my project and more on the history, with extensive images, video clips, and diagrams of a century of development in the field of electronics and computers. I think I can make it fun and interesting for all.
SQL indexes: what, why and how
(10 Minutes)
By: Chris Foresman
Experience Level: Novice
Slides Link
A brief overview of what SQL indexes are, why you need them, and how to add them (using SQL or Django code).
(10 Minutes)
By: Chris Foresman
Experience Level: Novice
Slides Link
A brief overview of what SQL indexes are, why you need them, and how to add them (using SQL or Django code).
141 Python enthusiasts attended this meeting.
Thu, Oct 12 2017 at 06:00 PM at University Center
Data Science Workflows using Docker Containers
(30 Minutes)
By: Aly Sivji
Experience Level: Intermediate
Slides Link
Containerization technologies such as Docker enable software to run across various computing environments. Data Science requires auditable workflows where we can easily share and reproduce results. Docker is a useful tool that we can use to package libraries, code, and data into a single image. This talk will cover the basics of Docker; discuss how containers fit into Data Science workflows; and provide a quick-start guide that can be used as a template to create a shareable Docker image! Learn how to leverage the power of Docker without having to worry about the underlying details of the technology. Although this session is geared towards data scientists, the underlying concepts have many use cases (come find me after to discuss).
(30 Minutes)
By: Aly Sivji
Experience Level: Intermediate
Slides Link
Containerization technologies such as Docker enable software to run across various computing environments. Data Science requires auditable workflows where we can easily share and reproduce results. Docker is a useful tool that we can use to package libraries, code, and data into a single image. This talk will cover the basics of Docker; discuss how containers fit into Data Science workflows; and provide a quick-start guide that can be used as a template to create a shareable Docker image! Learn how to leverage the power of Docker without having to worry about the underlying details of the technology. Although this session is geared towards data scientists, the underlying concepts have many use cases (come find me after to discuss).
PyWeek 24 and pygames
(10 Minutes)
By: Michael Tamillow
Experience Level: Intermediate
Pyweek 24 is coming up October 15th through October 22nd! For pyweek 23, I created a game called the evolution of evil, which is available on my github repository. I will (very quickly) walk through the steps of how I created the game, and what it is.
(10 Minutes)
By: Michael Tamillow
Experience Level: Intermediate
Pyweek 24 is coming up October 15th through October 22nd! For pyweek 23, I created a game called the evolution of evil, which is available on my github repository. I will (very quickly) walk through the steps of how I created the game, and what it is.
Full Stack Python for AI: How open source Python enables each phase of the AI workflow
(30 Minutes)
By: Tripp Smith
Experience Level: Intermediate
Investments in AI are heating up, with the total market estimated as high as $126B by 2025. This talk will present case studies and code samples of how our clients are using Python today and how we expect this to evolve over the next few years as AI becomes increasingly ubiquitous. Python enables each phase of the AI pipeline: DevOps, Data Engineering, Model Development, Deep Learning, Cognitive User Interfaces, and Microservices. This talk will highlight how Python is a common glue across multiple disciplines that will allow cross functional teams work together to get real results from AI.
(30 Minutes)
By: Tripp Smith
Experience Level: Intermediate
Investments in AI are heating up, with the total market estimated as high as $126B by 2025. This talk will present case studies and code samples of how our clients are using Python today and how we expect this to evolve over the next few years as AI becomes increasingly ubiquitous. Python enables each phase of the AI pipeline: DevOps, Data Engineering, Model Development, Deep Learning, Cognitive User Interfaces, and Microservices. This talk will highlight how Python is a common glue across multiple disciplines that will allow cross functional teams work together to get real results from AI.
164 Python enthusiasts attended this meeting.