02-04/12/2019: Introduction on programming with Python
The GWDG offers a course for beginners in programming with Python in December. Here is the course description:
Python is a widespread programming language, which enjoys great popularity especially in the scientific field. The course uses the Jupyter platform (https://jupyter.gwdg.de) provided by the GWDG. This enables the programming and execution of Python scripts in a web browser.
The course is aimed in particular at interested people who have little or no programming experience. The three-day course consists of alternating short lecture parts and longer practical exercises.
The following topics are covered:
- Variables and data types
- Containers and grinding
- Logic and control flow functions
- Python Standard Library
- Libraries for scientific computing and plotting (NumPy and Matplotlib)
For applications please use the information on the GWDG website.