Learn Python by making a text-based adventure game @ INSPIREFEST 2015

Overview: Learn Python by making a text-based adventure game @ INSPIREFEST 2015

We are delighted to run a beginners Python workshop at INSPIREFEST's fringe festival. No experience required. Laptops will be provided. You will need to register to attend.

Organiser
Vicky Twomey-Lee
Level
Beginners
Pre-requisites
πŸ‘‡ See FAQ for additional info
Price
Free
Location
Merrion Square, , Dublin, Ireland
When
Sat Jun 20, 2015 (10:00) - Sat Jun 20, 2015 (13:00)

More info Learn Python by making a text-based adventure game @ INSPIREFEST 2015

🎟 Register at: http://inspirefest2015.com/fringe/

We are delighted to run a beginners Python workshop at INSPIREFEST's fringe festival. No experience required. Laptops will be provided. You will need to register to attend.

Inspirefest 2015

We are delighted to run a beginners Python workshop at INSPIREFEST's fringe festival. No experience required. Laptops will be provided. You will need to register to attend.

Course content

  • Basic datatypes
  • Basic data structures

You will be able to write and execute Python scripts.

At the end, you have created a basic interactive text-based adventure game.

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Frequently asked questions

Additional info for this workshop

Do I need to bring anything?

No, laptops will be provided.

Are there other activities?

Yes. Check out the other workshops for kids and teens.

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Hardware Hack brought to you by Girls Hack Ireland, Intel, Insight and TOG. This workshop is suitable for children aged 15-17. All under 18's must be accompanied by a guardian.

Sew and Glow - 10am workshop

Hardware Hack brought to you by Girls Hack Ireland, Intel, Insight and TOG. This workshop is suitable for children aged 13-17. All under 18's must be accompanied by a guardian.

CoderDojo - 10am/11am/12pm workshop

Coding workshop for children aged 7-17. All under 18's must be accompanied by a guardian.

Here's some info about our awesome mentor(s).
🌈 Vicky Twomey-Lee

Pythonista, but normally found organising various tech events, and now heavily involved in diversity initiatives like Coding Grace, PyLadies Dublin, and Women in Technology and Science (WITS Ireland).

🌈 Michael Twomey-Lee

Pythonista, Software Engineer, and one of the co-founders of Coding Grace.

You can read his blog at twoistoomany.com

🌈 Barisa Obradovic
🌈 Ingrid Epure
🌈 Marissa Zhou
Q. A lot of our events are female-friendly events, we have enquiries asking if other genders are welcome as well?
YES. You are welcome. Events we run or partner in are diversity friendly. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at contact@codinggrace.com.
More info about our supporters
Silicon Republic -
Since going online in 2001, Siliconrepublic.com has gone from being Ireland’s No 1 resource for technology news, with countless awards to its name, to one of the leading online publications in Europe with over half-a-million pageviews each month and growing. We have become the β€˜go to’ destination for those seeking to be informed on all things tech and innovation in Ireland, Europe and further afield. Inspirefest 2016 is a two day international event that connects professionals interested in the future of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics with new perspectives on innovation, leadership and success. Plus unique networking at our exciting Fringe Festival taking place from 30 June - 2 July, 2016. Details: [http://inspirefest.com/](inspirefest.com)
More about the organiser
Vicky Twomey-Lee
Pythonista, but normally found organising various tech events, and now heavily involved in diversity initiatives like Coding Grace, PyLadies Dublin, and Women in Technology and Science (WITS Ireland).
You can contact the organiser at: vicky@codinggrace.com
If you have any other general questions:
Email: contact@codinggrace.com
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