Mailman 3 September 2008 - python-uk

Oren Eini is speaking at the UWE (Bristol)
by jose simas Sept. 30, 2008

Sept. 30, 2008

Hi, I hope I am not breaking any rules as this announcement is not exactly about Python but I thought that some of you may live in the South West and may be interested in going to a couple of presentations by Oren Eini who, apart from being the creator of Rhino Mocks, is going to publish a book called Building Domain Specific Languages with Boo. The two talks are: "Producing Production Quality Software" "Interaction based testing with Rhino Mocks" The meeting is free, all you have to do is register with the .NET Developer Network. Registration is also free. The meeting will take place on the 13th of October at 18.00 at the UWE (University of the West of England) in Bristol. Meeting link (with details about the talks, registration, location, etc): http://www.dotnetdevnet.com/Meetings/tabid/54/EntryID/26/Default.aspx Oren Eini blog http://ayende.com/Blog/ I hope to see you there! Cheers, Jose Simas

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Correction: London Python Meetup, Wednesday, October the 8th
by Simon Brunning Sept. 25, 2008

Sept. 25, 2008

2008/9/25 Simon Brunning <simon(a)brunningonline.net>: > Details here: http://tinyurl.com/44zvc4 Sorry - that's *Wednesday* the 8th. I shouldn't be allowed out on my own, I really shouldn't. -- Cheers, Simon B. simon(a)brunningonline.net

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London Python Meetup, Tuesday, October the 8th
by Simon Brunning Sept. 25, 2008

Sept. 25, 2008

Details here: http://tinyurl.com/44zvc4 -- Cheers, Simon B. simon(a)brunningonline.net

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Python job in Central London
by Alastair Oatey Sept. 24, 2008

Sept. 24, 2008

Newman is cinema ticketing and management software developed in Python on a SQL database and is used by independent cinemas in the UK and in cinemas across Norway. Newman Online Ltd is looking for an additional Software Developer to join our team of 5 developers based in central London (off Regent Street). The role includes a mix of development, remote installation and support and will include a share of "on call" work at evenings and weekends. We need someone with a "can do" attitude and a willingness to learn their way around a large and complex system quickly as we have a formidable development schedule ahead of us. Ideally you will be looking for a full time role but we encourage flexible working and can consider work patterns to suit you. As part of the UK's largest independent cinema group ( <http://www.picturehouses.co.uk/> www.picturehouses.co.uk) you will be entitled to free cinema tickets amongst your perks. Further details about Newman can be found at <http://www.newmanonline.org.uk/> www.newmanonline.org.uk. For a full Job Description or to apply, please send a CV to Alastair Oatey at <mailto:alastair@newmanonline.org.uk> alastair(a)newmanonline.org.uk. Please apply off-list! Regards, Alastair

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[Fwd: ACCU Conference 2009 -- Call for Participation]
by Michael Foord Sept. 20, 2008

Sept. 20, 2008

Hello UK Python Programmers, In recent years there has been a healthy Python track at the UK ACCU conference. Now that Python is mainstream (yay... I think) Python talks have moved into the main tracks at the ACCU. Unfortunately that meant not so many Python talks last year. ACCU is a great UK programmers conference run by the community. If you gave a talk at PyCon UK, or have one waiting in the wings, then put it forward... It would be great to see the Python community well represented. Michael -------- Original Message -------- Subject: ACCU Conference 2009 -- Call for Participation Date: Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:33:34 +0100 From: Giovanni Asproni <conference(a)accu.org> Reply-To: conference(a)accu.org To: conference(a)accu.org Call for Participation - ACCU 2009 April 22-25, 2009. Barcelo Oxford Hotel, Oxford, UK http://www.accu.org/conference Submission deadline: 20th of October 2008 Highlight: Special track on patterns, please read on Email proposals to: Giovanni Asproni, conference(a)accu.org We would like to invite you to present a session at this leading software development conference. Leading a session is a highly rewarding experience: the lively and highly engaged atmosphere of the event means that, even as a speaker, you are likely to greatly enhance your understanding of the topic you are exploring. We have a long tradition of high quality sessions covering many aspects of software development, from programming languages (e.g., C, C++, Java, C#, Ruby, Groovy, Python, Erlang, Haskell, etc.), and technologies (libraries, frameworks, databases, etc.) to subjects about the wider development environment such as development process, design, analysis, patterns, project management, and softer aspects such as team building, communication and leadership. In particular, this year we are going to have a special track on patterns--design, organizational, etc., as long as they are related with software development. We are interested in experience reports, techniques, lessons learned, etc. Sessions may be either tutorial-based, presentations of case studies, or take the form of interactive workshops. We are always open to novel formats, so please contact us with your idea. The standard length of a session is 90 minutes, with some exceptions. In order to allow less experienced speakers to speak at the conference without the pressure of filling a full 90 minutes, we reserve a number of shorter 45 minute sessions. This year we are going to have also some lightning talks, which are presentations of a maximum duration of 5 minutes (more information about this format at http://perl.plover.com/lt/osc2003/lightning-talks.html). If you would like to run a session please let us know by emailing your proposals to conference(a)accu.org by the 20th of October 2008 at the latest. Please include the following to support your proposal: * Title (a working title if necessary) * Type (tutorial, workshop, case study, etc.) * Duration (45/90 min) * Speaker name(s) * Speaker biography (max 150 words) * Description (approx 250 words) If you are interested in knowing more about the conference you may like to consult the website for previous years' editions at www.accu.org/conference for background information. Speakers running one or more full 90 minute sessions receive a special conference attendance package including free attendance, and assistance with their travel and accommodation costs. Speakers filling a 45 minute slot qualify for free conference attendance on the day of their session. The conference has always benefited from the strength of its programme, making it the highlight of the year for many attendees. Please help us make 2009 another successful event. I'm looking forward to seeing you there, Giovanni Asproni ACCU 2009 Conference Chair -- http://www.ironpythoninaction.com/ http://www.voidspace.org.uk/ http://www.trypython.org/ http://www.ironpython.info/ http://www.theotherdelia.co.uk/ http://www.resolverhacks.net/

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Re: [python-uk] Looking for developers in Lahndahn Tahn
by Michael Sept. 18, 2008

Sept. 18, 2008

On Thursday 18 September 2008 15:09:02 David Walker wrote: > PS No agencies, please. We eat them for breakfast - they are our > playthings. You don't want breakfast and toys? :-) Michael.

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Looking for developers in Lahndahn Tahn
by David Walker Sept. 18, 2008

Sept. 18, 2008

Hi everyone, Please forgive me for paraphrasing elements of Doug's presumed and Andy's implied "open source" emails earlier. We are also looking to recruit some Python developers to join our team to work on an innovative Internet telephony project with opportunities in both web development and management systems. We use Django and the Asterisk Open Source PBX. We are based right next to Farringdon tube station handily placed between the City and the West End. We are looking for mid-level developers who have common sense and a drive to learn more and influence the development of new products. Experience of a project environment is desirable. Quality people and potential impress us more than skills and qualifications and we don't mind your background. If you would like to know more, please call or email me. Best regards, David Walker Director Darocom Limited 2-5 Benjamin Street, London, EC1M 5QL Tel +44 7768 082545 PS No agencies, please. We eat them for breakfast - they are our playthings.

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Looking for developers daahn saarf
by Andy Robinson Sept. 18, 2008

Sept. 18, 2008

Hi everyone, Forgive me for paraphrasing Doug, he's saved me some valuable thinking time ;-). I will assume his excellent email is under an "open source" license. We're also looking for some more Python developers to join our team. We're an Agile Python shop, maintaining very widely used open source libraries to generate PDF documents, and building solutions to publish content in real time for major blue-chip customers. We use Django alongside an extensive set of tools of our own. Our website is also woefully out of date (although we hope to have a new one out in 2-3 weeks) but http://travel.reportlab.com/ will show you some of the kinds of apps we are delivering in just one industry sector. We're based in lovely Wimbledon, and right now we are 8 people. We're looking for 2 mid-level developers who have the common sense and communication skills to deal with clients as well as writing code, within an agile environment. Some experience of a project environment, whether work-related or open-source, is desirable. Clearly this list is for Python folks, but we value people above skills and we don't mind your background. If you'd like to know more, please just call or email me. Best Regards, -- Andy Robinson CEO/Chief Architect ReportLab Europe Ltd. 165 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1NE, UK Tel +44-20-8544-8049 p.s. Ditto about agencies. Our staff are trained to screen out agency callers in a variety of bizarre and amusing ways.

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Looking for developers oop north
by Doug Winter Sept. 18, 2008

Sept. 18, 2008

Hi everyone, We're looking for some more Python developers to join our team. We're an Agile Python web applications shop, using Plone, Django and Twisted to build applications and content managed sites for all sorts of people. Our website is woefully out of date unfortunately (we've been too busy to get the new one out) but if you are interested we can give you a run down of our recent work. We're based in lovely York, and right now we are 15 people. We're looking for a senior developer and two juniors. If you'd like to know more, please just call or email me. Cheers, Doug. PS Please, no agencies. Really. If you are an agency there isn't some miraculous way that 'no agencies' doesn't apply to you. Not even if you've got 2 billion awesome Python developers locked in a cellar only you have the keys to. If you are an agency and you call, we'll just laugh at you and be rude. -- Isotoma, Open Source Software Consulting - http://www.isotoma.com Tel: 01904 567349, Mobile: 07879 423002, Fax: 020 79006980 Postal Address: Tower House, Fishergate, York, YO10 4UA, UK For secure communication, please use PGP Key ID 1024D/6973E2CF Registered in England. Company No 5171172. VAT GB843570325. Regd Office: 3&4 Park Court, Riccall Road, Escrick, York, YO19 6ED

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Link to sign up sheet for the tutorials?
by Wesley Brooks Sept. 11, 2008

Sept. 11, 2008

Afternoon, I hadn't realised that I needed to sign up for the Tutorials that I wanted to attend. Can someone please post the link to the sign up page? Cheers, Wesley Brooks.

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