[Chicago] survey: have you ever been sent to training

[Jeff Hinrichs - DM&T]

I don't think it would be crazy.  My first PyCon was within 12 months
of starting to use Python.  I wanted to get a feel for the community,
I was a constant lurker on the c.l.py and had been programming for a
number of years prior.  So I can't say that went to learn the basics,
I went to learn how much I didn't know, but I was traveling from Omaha
to D.C. for that one.  Locals would tend to be the ones, imho, who
would go to a conference to learn a language.  The low cost of PyCon
mixed with no travel expenses might just be the venue of choice for
learning a new language.

-Jeff

On Nov 13, 2007 10:25 PM, Carl Karsten <carl at personnelware.com> wrote:
> I am wondering how often people go to a conference that are new to the
> conference is about.  This will help get a feel for how most most is in:
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> "as most Pycon attendees are already Python programmers."
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> I am sure than over 50% know python.  probably even 80%.  But given the number
> of "I don't know python" issues that come with django, I would not be surprised
> if 10% of the attendees show up at PyCon to learn Python.
>
> Especially if it is advertised that there will be some sessions where someone
> can "Learn Python."
>
> Back in the 1900's, the PHB I worked for decided Delphi was the way to go.  So
> we spent a few days being taught Delphi.  I think if there had been a Delphi
> conference, good chance we would have been sent, even before our training.
>
> So, how crazy would it be to try to squeeze into PyCon a Basic Python session or
> Tutorial?
>
> Carl K
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