Mailman 3 January 2012 - python-uk

saturday london python dojos?
by Alec Battles Feb. 2, 2012

Feb. 2, 2012

i've been to the london python dojo once. i quite liked it. but weekday evenings are not exactly the best time for me. am i the only one in this situation? and would anyone else be interested in this?

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Next Python Sheffield meeting Jan 31st
by Daley Chetwynd Jan. 30, 2012

Jan. 30, 2012

Hi all, The next Python Sheffield meeting is being held tomorrow night (Tues Jan 31st) at the GIST Lab in Sheffield. The meeting will run from 19:00 - 20:45, although doors will be open at the GIST Lab from 18:45. The GIST Lab is located opposite Sheffield train station and behind the Showroom cinema: http://thegisthub.net/groups/gistlab This month it's our first birthday, and to celebrate we have the following three speakers: Daley Chetwynd (@dchetwynd) - Behaviour-Driven Development in Python using Lettuce Andrew Spencer - Experiences in Developing a GUI-Driven Python Program for an Engineering Application Simon Davy (@bloodearnest) - The Python Standard Library: The Good Parts We've currently got 13 people registered for the meeting. If you'd like to join us then please register for free at: http://pysheff1201.eventbrite.com<http://www.google.com/url?sa=D&q=http://pysheff1201.eventbrite.com&usg=AFQj…> We're always looking for future speakers, so if you'd like to talk on anything Python-related and fancy a trip over to Sheffield, please get in touch. To find out more about the Python Sheffield group, follow @pysheff on Twitter or see the Google group: http://groups.google.com/group/python-sheffield Thanks, Daley Chetwynd

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One day course : Google App Engine with Python
by John Pinner Jan. 27, 2012

Jan. 27, 2012

O’Reilly UK and FLOSS UK are offering a new course Hello! I thought that you'd like to know about a one day course being offered by FLOSS UK and o'Reilly. It's one of a regular series of courses organised by FLOSS UK throughout the year see http://flossuk.org. This is an organisation well worth joining and its events have a very high signal to noise ratio. Disclaimer: I am a member! Here are the details: Explore what Google App Engine has to offer web developers, with Paul Barry Intensive Introduction to Google App Engine with Python This course is aimed at web developers looking to learn what Google App Engine brings to the web development table. In addition to exploring Python’s Google App Engine API, course attendees will build, upload and deploy a complete working webapp to Google’s cloud service during this one-day, hands-on session. Course attendees should note that prior knowledge of Python is useful, but not essential. Further information including course content and booking form can be found on: http://www.flossuk.org/Events/Googleapp Venue: Imperial Hotel, Russell Square, London Date: 12th April 2012. Note: The Imperial is very convenient: a brisk 10 minute walk from Euston station. Tutor: Your tutor, Paul Barry, is a lecturer at The Institute of Technology, Carlow in Ireland, where he has taught advanced undergraduate computing courses for the last 15 years. Paul is also a Contributing Editor at Linux Journal, and is a regular speaker at the PyCon Ireland conferences. Paul has a number of technical books to his credit, including his most recent “Head First Python” (2011), which is part of the hugely popular brain-friendly series of books from O’Reilly Media. Best wishes, John --

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Next CamPUG meeting: Tuesday 7th February 2012
by Tony Ibbs Jan. 26, 2012

Jan. 26, 2012

Copied from our google group: The next meeting should be a coding meeting, Tuesday 7th February, 7.30pm at RealVNC (http://tinyurl.com/realvncoffices). We may or may not continue with the work at https://github.com/tibs/campug-binparse If you're coming, it's generally helpful to bring a laptop if you have one. Meetings after that should be: • Tuesday 6th March, talks • Tuesday 3rd April, dojo/coding • Tuesday 1st May, talks again Any offers of talks for the next talks meeting will, as ever, be gratefully received. Tibs

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Python Dojo in Reading
by Daniel Pope Jan. 26, 2012

Jan. 26, 2012

Hi all, After a busy few weeks I've finally managed to get my act together and arrange the next Reading Python Dojo. It will be next Tuesday, 31st January, at 7pm at Austin Fraser in Forbury Square. Free beer and pizza will be available as usual. Please sign up for free ticket on our EventWax site if you would like to attend. https://rdgpydojo.eventwax.com/reading-python-dojo-number-3

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ANN: The London Python Dojo: Thur 2nd Feb
by Tom Viner Jan. 26, 2012

Jan. 26, 2012

Announcing the February London Python Dojo! Episode Six (mid season high-point) of the 3rd Year of London Python Dojos has a date (Thursday 2nd February) and a sign up page: https://ldnpydojo.eventwax.com/london-python-code-dojo-season-3-episode-6 30 tickets waiting to be snapped up (and they usually are). Do let me know if you can't come after booking by the way. Come for the for pizza & beer, stay for the best social Python this side of a Life of Brian cast reunion. cheers, Tom (your cat herder this month) @tomviner

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London Dojo next week?
by xtian Jan. 25, 2012

Jan. 25, 2012

Is there a dojo happening next week? It's on the ldnpydojo gcalendar, but I haven't seen anything about tickets (although admittedly I've not been on the twitters much lately). Thanks, xtian

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7 x Linux / Python roles - UK Wide
by Sally Hall Jan. 23, 2012

Jan. 23, 2012

Good afternoon all, I have multiple roles within the Python environment - I've included Developers as well as Engineers, I hope this is ok? I've added location and salary details, however if you want more details - just please let me know. In summary, I have the following roles: · Open Source / Python Developer - Oxford - £30-45k + benefits · Experienced Linux Systems Engineer - Central London - £40k -£55k · Python Developers - £20-33k + benefits - Experienced / Graduate / Trainee - West Sussex · Python / Django Developer - Portsmouth - £25-35k + benefits · Python / Django Developer - London - £25-40k benefits · Python Developer - London - £35-45k + benefits · Python Contractor - London - £300 - 400 PD Please find the details below - I've been working with these companies for a long while, so am happy to answer any questions. Open Source / Python Developer - Oxford - £30-45k + benefits Are you a passionate Open Source / Python Developer? Are you looking to work in a company where your skills, opinion and ideas matter and are taken into account? Are you focused on solving problems and don't give up until you've fixed them Then this is the job for you! Exceptional Startup is looking for an Experienced Python Developer to join their well funded and growing company based in Oxford city centre. You will be working alongside the designers, product managers and online marketing team. The company is very passionate about the people working for them. They provide a friendly, team-focused environment where you are listened to, can make a difference and bring ideas to the table. You will be working with a team who come from technical backgrounds, including the management team, which means they are aware of your skills and can help you with your tasks. In order to be successful for this Python Developer role, you must have the following: * Commercial experience in Python and Linux * Pride in your software and code * Love solving problems independently or as a member of a talented team. Ideally you will have the following experience (however training will be provided) * Web frameworks, OOP and the MVC paradigm * Open Source contribution(s) As a Python developer you will: * Focusing on the ongoing development of the web application * Submitting code and projects to the open source community * Working to build the features that the users need * Help build a business of global scale * Working every day with open-source tech such as Python, Django, Debian, Postgres etc. My client is offering £30-45k + benefits + career progression + training. Experienced Linux Systems Engineer - Central London - £40k -£55k Successful and Established, software house is looking for an Experienced Linux Systems Engineer to join their technical team. You will be joining a range of Open Source and Technical staff within a friendly team. You will be working for software house with a great reputation for customer service and amazing software. You will be joining a company of 100 and working on systems that are used by Millions of people. In order to be successful for this role you must have the following: * Large scale database back end primarily using PostgreSQL / SQL database. * Managing network devices preferably CISCO ( CCNA and CCNP certifications). * Strong Linux skills. * Experience in Data Center environments e.g installation or management of server hardware, power, network etc * Implemented systems to enable management and monitoring of large scale systems. Things like Puppet, Kickstart, Nagios, Munin, Cacti, Chef or similar * Actively involved in investigating/testing new technologies & open source solutions. My client is offering £40 - £55k + benefits + career progression + training. Python Developers - £20-33k + benefits - Experienced / Graduate / Trainee - West Sussex Successful and growing software house is looking for a range of Experienced and Trainee/Graduate Python Developers to join their team. You will be working with cutting edge technologies and improving award winning software. The main language used throughout the company is Python. As a Python Developer you will be working in a team of highly capable programmers, using technologies such as Python and Linux, and modern agile development processes encompassing pair programming, unittests, test-first, and a high degree of automation. In order to be success for this role you must have the following: * A keen analytical mind, with a sound ability to judge when to focus on the details, and when to think laterally * Experience in programming under Linux/UNIX (and other OS's, preferable) * Exposure to or experience of Python * Extensive proven work experience of programming would be preferred; also extensive proven experience of delivering software in a commercial setting is essential * Familiarity with a number of databases such as Postgresql, mysql, and Oracle * Strong documentation skills. Candidates with Sourceforge or Github or Google Summer of Code experience are also welcome. My client is offering an exceptional work and open source environment. The salary offered for this role is £20-33k + benefits Python / Django Developer - Portsmouth - £25-35k + benefits Exciting and established Software House is looking for additional driven and passionate Python/Django developers in Portsmouth. Graduates and Experienced developers welcome! As a Python / Django Developer you will be joining a knowledgeable Open Source team who have a passion for using Open Source tools and languages. Working within the team you will face complex and interesting software development problems, as well as gaining feedback from the clients in order to improve and evolve your software. You will be working on Established and Successful Open Source Company, specilising in "New" and "Cutting Edge Technologies". You will be joining a friendly, passionate and structured team, working on Database heavy software and working on a variety of challenges and projects. You must have (commercial / academic / personal) Django and Python experience. This is an exceptional opportunity to develop software using the full software life cycle, as well as meeting clients and seeing how your software impacts their businesses. Due to the nature of the work you must also be familiar with either a Debian or Ubuntu system. My client is offering upto £35k + benefits Python / Django Developer - London - £25-45k + benefits Established Open Source Software House is looking for Python Developers for their new base in London. Graduates and Experienced developers welcome! You will be joining an established team in their new premises and this is a chance to be part of something big. You will be working with Open Source passionate Python Developers who come from varied backgrounds. You will face complex and interesting software development problems and have strong client contact throughout the day. Working with Database heavy software, based on Linux, you will be working on the front end as well as the back end. My client is offering upto £25k - £45k + benefits 2 x Python / E-commerce Developers - North London - £25-45k + benefits Exceptional opportunity to join an Open Source software house. You will be joining an established ecommerce company who are the leaders in their niche field. You will be working on existing software/applications and new releases. Working alongside designers, testers and fellow developers. Your main responsibilities will be working on: * Integration of a Strong Auth encryption system enabling the store of credit card numbers securely. * Implementing stored customer payment card details for quick and secure online booking (including mobile website). * Redesigning the booking process UI. * Facebook integration of customer reviews and ticket bookings. * Redesigning the back office UI. You MUST have the following skills: * HTML, XML, AJAX, Javascript, CSS, Web Accessibility best practices * Python, Python-based web frameworks such as Turbogears and Django and Python-based templating languages such as Kid, Jinja and Genshi. * Experience of developing e-commerce websites * Experience of developing software on both Linux and Windows and be happy to work with either environment. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a difference and to see the effect your work will be having on a day-to-day basis. You will be working in a proactive environment where you will be encouraged to bring ideas to the table and to problem solve and troubleshoot. My client is offering £25-45k (dependent on experience) + benefits + perks + training. Python Developer - Contract 1-2 Months - £300-400 PD. Established and successful E-Commerce Company is looking for a Python Developer to join their team for 1-2 months. In order to be successful for this role you MUST have the following skills: * Python * WX * SQL * AJAX Your main responsibilities will be working with e-commerce pages including booking processes, Customer input details, promotion codes and transactions. You will be working as part of a team of designers, developers and testers and working on existing software and applications. You will be involved in the development, testing and release of the software and applications. You MUST have previous ecommerce / e-commerce experience. This role is based in North London. Hope you all have a good Monday :) Regards Sally 01582 394851

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Jobs at ReportLab, South West London
by Andy Robinson Jan. 21, 2012

Jan. 21, 2012

We're looking for up to two good all-rounders to join our team in Wimbledon, South West London. ReportLab is one of the oldest and best known Python companies in the UK. We maintain a very widely used open source library; sell commercial Python products on top of this; build web-based, content-backed systems to publish personalised literature; and do a full range of web development work for clients, many of whom are household names. We're interested both in people with years of experience and in talented beginners willing to learn fast. Ideallly you will have a good understanding of web technologies and some knowledge of several of the following skills: * Python programming - or evidence of ability to learn multiple languages* Good analysis skills - the ability to listen to customers, figure out where the value lies, and help decide what to build in the first place* Understanding of web frameworks, databases, XML* Know CSS, HTML and Javascript (an eye for visual design is a plus)* Have the common sense to know when coding is NOT the answer and the ability to communicate clearly with non-programmers* Common practices in agile, open-source-style development Our work covers the full stack from front-end through toserver-side development, in a modern open source environment. We usePython, Django and MySQL on all common platforms, jQuery and similarlibraries for rich interfaces, as well as our own products for PDFgeneration. We follow Agile processes where possible. We are very happy to mentor talented and committed peoole at the start of their programming career, and can offer an oustanding programming education, working alongside developers with decades of experience. We look for people who are smart, get things done and are good teamplayers, and strive to create an enjoyable working environment. All applicants must be able to communicate their ideas clearlyin written English, and to deal with customers from time to time.Salary range is between £21k and £30k depending on experience.Theposition is based in Wimbledon, London, UK. No remote working and noagencies, please. For more information see http://www.reportlab.com/ -- Please email your CV to vacancies(a)reportlab.com Best Regards, Andy Robinson Managing Director, ReportLab Europe Ltd.

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QTableWidget - add from my files to table
by Dodi Ara Jan. 20, 2012

Jan. 20, 2012

i wondering, how can i add from my files to table widget? for example, i have one file $ cat a tes $ so, the "test" fill in the one or more row or columns any help will be appreciate

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