Mailman 3 March 2015 - python-uk

Python Developer jobs at Award-winning Fintech startup
by Julian Hall March 30, 2015

March 30, 2015

Hi We are currently recruiting a few python developers of differing levels of experience for our FinTech startup. Please see the following link below for further details http://www.essentia-analytics.com/careers/ <http://www.essentia-analytics.com/careers/> Kind regards Julian Hall

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RaspberryPi related request for help
by Nicholas H.Tollervey March 27, 2015

March 27, 2015

Hi, The RaspberryPi Education team (i.e. Carrie Anne - cc'd) is having a problem getting a Python 3 version of smbus to work. The following links pretty much sum up the problem. http://www.spinics.net/lists/linux-i2c/msg08427.html http://procrastinative.ninja/2014/07/21/smbus-for-python34-on-raspberry/ http://www.raspberrypi.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=22348 Put simply, does anyone have the time and knowledge to create a python3-smbus package for Raspbian using the instructions/details above? As I can tell, it's a case of following the instructions above to apply the patch and repackaging it. A good outcome would be a python3-smbus.deb package. I'm crazy busy at the moment but might try fixing this next week if you don't manage it first. You may be asking yourself, "Why should I?" Well, I'm glad you asked: a *huge* number of children (think several million) and the education team (around 4) would benefit from this work. Put simply, you'll be making a huge difference. Here's hoping you can help. :-) N.

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Library advice + anyone built a real time bidder?
by Hansel Dunlop March 27, 2015

March 27, 2015

Happy Friday Python People! (yes, you're happy, because it's Friday) Two questions for you: 1. I'm releasing a library. That I wrote in 2.7. But I want it to make it compatible with 2.7+. What's the best approach for this? Especially when a bit of code for 2.7 is a SyntaxError in 3+ raise test_exception, None, test_traceback # Syntax error in 3+ raise test_exception.with_traceback(test_traceback) # 3+ api So, do I write a convoluted bit of code that detects if I'm in 2.7 and wraps the exception in something that emulates the 3+ api? Do I have two similar modules, and decide which one to import based on Python version? Do I have two different versions? That seems like an obviously daft idea... but? URL for the library is http://keteparaha.aychedee.com/ if anyone wants to have a look. 2. I'm building a real time bidder (a system that places bids on ad impressions in real time) and I was wondering if anyone else on this list has built anything similar? Other implementations are VERY stateful and I want to take a much more functional approach. So, if anyone has built one and will let me buy them a beer and chat about it? xox -- Hansel

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Travelling to EuroPython 2015 by boat?
by Daniele Procida March 24, 2015

March 24, 2015

Is anyone planning to go by boat to Santander or Bilbao? Let me know! Thanks, Daniele

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Next CamPUG meeting: Tue 7th April 2015
by Tony Ibbs March 22, 2015

March 22, 2015

From our google group: The next meeting will be Tuesday 7th April, 2015, 7.30pm at RealVNC (http://goo.gl/maps/ktqpS). We normally stop about 9.30pm, and go on to the pub. I'm not 100% sure yet if I'll be able to make it, as I shall be on holiday - but probably still around. There may be some talking about Python's mock library, and its use, and possibly some of the more useful things that can be used with that (I think Russell suggested this). If I'm there I'll try to have some ideas about small examples we can play with. Meetings after that will be: • Tuesday 5th May • Tuesday 2nd June • Tuesday 7th July Tibs

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Next London Dojo
by Carles Pina i Estany March 22, 2015

March 22, 2015

Hi, The next "normal day" for the London Dojo is the Thursday before Friday Easter (2nd April). Will it be on that day or the week after? Thank you! PS: I couldn't go in March and I'm having withdrawal syndrome. -- Carles Pina i Estany Web: http://pinux.info || Blog: http://pintant.cat GPG Key 0x8CD5C157

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PyconUK website!
by Nicholas H.Tollervey March 20, 2015

March 20, 2015

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Hi, A quick FYI. The source code for the 2015 PyconUK website is now on GitHub (and will be delivered via GitHub pages once DNS has been switched). There is still much work to be done! You can find it here: https://github.com/PyconUK/pyconuk.github.io Pull requests and bug reports most welcome! Best wishes, Nicholas. -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.12 (GNU/Linux) iQEcBAEBAgAGBQJVDAAoAAoJEP0qBPaYQbb6r2UH/RSgVTratbLhKizTg8RLJl5C 9AuhzyzLQCOhJT9f3cpuu3BniXQ0Qx8HxKTZyCAxDf8tgzPYkstO5f5eHYDKIZ6z /V5emZ9zmGSU7loh8oY60qCUXvDDJcCNMkI+pzKep8wW9xqRFCwGGeYjf2bMH9CI HYA87AvK9w9q2xSdkRDBpUjj6xeCV4kl1vWniKj266W6d8Ae29O7vsOsrbWZOAgi ztEtglv+N+dwEdJjwqXJX5ztLbLQYHTamR96ZN/qvBnpYwTkv2rBoAtfdJ86F/f0 0NG9iwtNkG/SmB04E/weBc8ch12m1AGw+XZkwrVBRsVID81O67xk52lhe1sQ+MI= =ZII0 -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

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robotics, software & devices hackathon 11-12 April, London
by Dave Snowdon March 17, 2015

March 17, 2015

Hi folks Registration is now open for the NAO interfaces <http://www.eventbrite.com/e/nao-interfaces-2015-tickets-15740432056> 2015 hackathon which will take place over the weekend of 11-12 April at Queen Mary University London (near Mile End tube). The basic aim is to get as much cool stuff together in one place for a weekend and see what amazing things people like you can do with it. Since the event is being organised by UKNAO <http://www.uknao.com/>, there will be NAO robots there. We've also had confirmation from Thlamic Labs that they will be providing myo gesture control armbands <https://www.thalmic.com/en/myo/> for use during the hackathon. We should be announcing more sponsors and more devices nearer the event, but you're welcome to bring & build your own devices too. If this sounds at all interesting you can find more information and sign up on eventbrite <http://www.eventbrite.com/e/nao-interfaces-2015-tickets-15740432056>. cheers Dave -- Dave Snowdon twitter: @davesnowdon web: http://www.davesnowdon.com & http://about.me/dave.snowdon/ [image: nao-developer] Member of the NAO Developer Program

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Job: Python Developer at CrowdScores (football startup)
by Andrew Wilson March 16, 2015

March 16, 2015

My employer is looking for an experienced Python Developer to work in our Central London office. In the last three months we have grown our installed user base and interaction ten-fold and our match coverage by three-fold. CrowdScores is a unique platform for crowdsourcing live football data: allowing users to swap information that they know about football matches with others. We work on a stack consisting of Python nginx, PostgreSQL, RabbitMQ, Salt, MongoDB, AWS and more. For further information http://crowdscores.com/careers/python-developer/ Cheers Andrew

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Hack the curriculum
by Nicholas H.Tollervey March 16, 2015

March 16, 2015

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Hey hey, So the force of nature that is Carrie Anne (cc'd) and her awesome buddies are at it again! If you're a developer, live in or around London and want to help teachers then you should totally attend "Hack the Curriculum" (alas, I can't make it due to musical engagements). Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hack-the-curriculum-and-include-birthday-cel… I went to the first one and it's a wonderful event where developers can help make a real difference to what's happening in our schools. It'd be great if the UK Python community got involved - we have so much to offer. Just being able to take 1/2 hour to explain some programming related thing to a teacher who is full of questions would be a great result, boost their confidence and affect the lives of the 100s of kids they see every week. Also, it'll be A LOT OF FUN FOR YOU. You'll come away buzzing with ideas - teachers (because that's what their job is) are good at inspiring, supporting and promoting that feeling of "hey, I can do this". All the best, N. -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.4.12 (GNU/Linux) iQEcBAEBAgAGBQJVBryyAAoJEP0qBPaYQbb6//0H/0AZimo/FbH2XlPUg6n3fKR9 LrzySXqPmAhtpSIpiqzEZrKALpU4PZEcANQ00QAbVGSOjatHeHWCqsp6hRelXajm 5UHlGr1qR36qztuvVWy3CEc3ez/rstrY4xo4jocD6FNidaklr/ifuwpIWbb+bm12 lDBklOGvfreeO0Y1vweM4QnLE3uxclVUVAbyGWDVEEvfNgGuaPtsrKJTWb26zng+ msjsifXJEO5HlO8EALimiWC5A28m0itF7yqQJjqsH0056FlLO7FepsAyEZRIliqe zVMq7HexZqCh7uo60RtIcfa6AjdgiaYl1HgtBgK909+wQP/VVziz4XwD1Xd4WZM= =lWL6 -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----

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