Mailman 3 May 2017 - python-uk

Next CamPUG meeting: Tue 6 Jun 2017
by Tibs May 30, 2017

May 30, 2017

The next Cambridge Python User Group meeting will be Tuesday 6th June 2017. The meeting is at 7pm, ending around 9:30pm. The venue, as normal, is the Raspberry Pi offices at 30 Station Road, CB1 2JH, Cambridge. A hands on introduction to Bluetooth After an introduction to Bluetooth, Barry Byford will lead a practical programming session based on BlueZ (which is the official Bluetooth protocol stack on Linux). BlueZ has an API (using the DBus software bus) for Python which provides the context for our hands on challenge. Barry has created a mock of DBus's GetManagedObjects() so tests can be run on any operating system without real Bluetooth hardware. The mock GetManagedObjects() method returns all the information the system knows about Bluetooth devices within range. The challenge will be to extract certain key information from the returned nested dictionaries. As this is a hands on session you should bring a laptop with Python 3 on it if you can. If you can't, we will pair you up with someone that does. Subsequent meetings will be: • 4th July:Exploring Python ByteCode • 1st August:Kubernetes with Python Remember that we are now on meetup.com, at http://www.meetup.com/CamPUG/. If possible, please RSVP there for meetings so we have an idea of numbers. As an incentive, there's normally more detail about each meeting there, and you can also find out about future meetings. Tweeting may occur at https://twitter.com/campython Tibs

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No London Python Dojo in June
by Tim Golden May 30, 2017

May 30, 2017

We won't be holding a London Python Dojo in June. Please watch this space and/or follow us on Twitter @ldnpydojo for the next Dojo. If you're interested in hosting a Dojo and/or helping us organise, please drop us a line: team(a)ldnpydojo.org.uk or ping us on Twitter TJG

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[nzpug] edX Using Python for Research
by PyUK＠getaroundtoit.co.uk May 19, 2017

May 19, 2017

FYI: a training course which may be of interest:- Using Python for Research, Harvard 4-weeks self-paced This course bridges the gap between introductory and advanced courses in Python. While there are many excellent introductory Python courses available, most typically do not go deep enough for you to apply your Python skills to research projects. In this course, after first reviewing the basics of Python 3, we learn about tools commonly used in research settings. Using a combination of a guided introduction and more independent in-depth exploration, you will get to practice your new Python skills with various case studies chosen for their scientific breadth and their coverage of different Python features. Course Syllabus Week 1: Python Basics Review of basic Python 3 language concepts and syntax. Week 2: Python Research Tools Introduction to Python modules commonly used in scientific computation, such as NumPy. Weeks 3 & 4: Case Studies This collection of six case studies from different disciplines provides opportunities to practice Python research skills. https://www.edx.org/course/using-python-research-harvardx-ph526x Disclaimer: I have not attempted this course. I use the edX platform for my own training and as a trainer. -- Regards, =dn

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New Python role/ Charing cross- Look away now if you hate ads
by Sophie Hendley May 15, 2017

May 15, 2017

Hey Guys, I have just had a new role given to me for a Platform engineer at a niche booking site. They work with some pretty cutting edge tech and have created a really close knit team who work very well together. It might be for you if you like to: - Commit to Excellence in Code - Embrace Agile & DevOps Methodologies - Test, then test again - Develop Open Source - Make your Mark Some stuff they are working with/on: Kubernetes, Ancible, Python (Nameko), AWS Salary is 60-80k depending on experience. Email me if you want to have a chat and I can give you loads more detail. Thanks guys, Sophie -- Sophie Hendley| Principal Consultant| Digital Vision *M:* 07505145903 *E: *sophie.hendley(a)digvis.co.uk *W:* www.digvis.co.uk Sponsor me please!!!!- https://www.justgiving.com/sophiehendley/

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Seeking a room-mate for PyCon US
by Daniele Procida May 12, 2017

May 12, 2017

I'll be in Portland for PyCon US, but I am having trouble finding an affordable hotel room. If anyone would like to share a room (whether they need one or have one already and would like to find a room-mate) please let me know! I'm arriving on 18th May and leaving on the 22nd. I am a non-smoking, untroublesome room-mate. Regards, Daniele

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Job at UCL
by William Mayor May 11, 2017

May 11, 2017

Hello, My old PhD supervisor is looking for a lead web services engineer in the CS department at University College London (UCL). Here’s the job description: http://bit.ly/2q6v02W <http://bit.ly/2q6v02W> He’s a nice guy to work with. Demanding, but if you get the work done you get a lot of freedom (in my experience anyway). I think they’re connecting to the Twitter firehose and trying to predict infections and disease outbreaks. Should be an interesting gig. Enjoy!

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Online python training for non-programmers
by Thomas Guest May 7, 2017

May 7, 2017

We have some technical staff where I work who would like to learn how to use Python. These are people without a background in programming or computer science, including QA engineers, medical scientists, operations engineers. We're on the lookout for online training material which will help them learn both the language and the basics of computer science. Does anyone have any recommendations or thoughts? Thanks, -- Thomas Guest http://wordaligned.org

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Job post - senior contractor
by Fabio Natali May 5, 2017

May 5, 2017

Hi All, In case it can be of interest, here at my company Reckon Digital we are looking for a senior contractor for a 3-month gig (probably renewable). We use Python, Django, pytest, Docker, and Postgres - a very good familiarity with these tools will be needed. Some more details are listed here: https://reckondigital.com/jobs/ We are based in London and would be glad to speak to interested candidates via call or in person at our office. (Please, no agencies and no telecommuting.) Fabio -- Fabio Natali, Director m: +44 (0)7778 638 644 e: f.natali(a)reckondigital.com w: https://reckondigital.com Reckon Digital Ltd 2 Kingdom Street, London, W2 6BD Registered in England - Company n. 09069017 - VAT n. 188838636 *** CONFIDENTIALITY - This email and any files transmitted with it, are confidential, may be legally privileged and are intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If this has come to you in error, you must not copy, distribute, disclose or use any of the information it contains. Please notify the sender immediately and delete them from your system. SECURITY - Please be aware that communication by email, by its very nature, is not 100% secure and by communicating with Reckon Digital by email you consent to us monitoring and reading any such correspondence. VIRUSES - Although this email message has been scanned for the presence of computer viruses, the sender accepts no liability for any damage sustained as a result of a computer virus and it is the recipient’s responsibility to ensure that email is virus free. AUTHORITY - Any views or opinions expressed in this email are solely those of the sender and do not necessarily represent those of Reckon Digital. COPYRIGHT - Copyright of this email and any attachments belongs to Reckon Digital, Companies House Registration number 09069017.

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London Python Code Dojo - Season 8 Episode 8 - this Thursday 4th May
by Matt Wheeler May 2, 2017

May 2, 2017

The next London Python Code Dojo is happening *this week* on Thursday the 4th of May. This time we are hosted by onefinestay, at 300 St John St, London EC1V 4PA Starting at 6:30pm, we'll have pizza, beer, socialising, lightning talks, and hacking on silly problems. For full details and to register see: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-python-code-dojo-season-8-episode-8-t… See you there! -- -- Matt Wheeler http://funkyh.at

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