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Plone Conference Training: Learning Python for Plone
Learn how Plone is powered by the Python programming language. The essential elements of Python are introduced by way of interactive examples in Plone. By examining the Plone API in Python scripts, external methods, filesystem products, and core Plone code you will gain the keys to unlocking the secrets of Plone. This course will be held before the Plone 2008 Conference.
| What | Training |
|---|---|
| When |
October 6, 2008 - 09:00
to October 7, 2008 - 17:00 |
| Where | Washington DC |
| Contact Name | Chris Calloway |
| Contact Email | cbc@unc.edu |
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Basic Information
- Cost: $300
- Location: Held in Reagan Center, same location as Plone Conference
- Link: Sign up and More Information
Agenda
- How does Python work?
- All about Python data types
- All about Python functions
- All about Python classes
- How to use Python in Plone
- A walk through the Plone API
- Common Python patterns in Plone
- Sweeten up your content with Python
About the Trainer
Chris Calloway is an applications analyst for University of North Carolina Department of Marine Sciences and a member of the Plone Foundation. Chris is the instructor for PyCamp and has organized many boot camps and sprints for TriZPUG. Chris has been developing in Python for nine years and has 29 years of of IT experience, primarily with IBM. Chris has previously developed and taught 40 hour courses about Java technology.
Audience
This course is appropriate for:
- Plone site builders/integrators
- People who want to use Python within Plone (or outside of Plone)
- People who have used "scripting languages" like PHP
- People who have no experience with scripting or programming at all
Requirements
It assumes some Plone experience (though if you are new to Plone, you'll be able to learn useful tips form the class). It does require HTML knowledge.
This is a hands-on class. You will want, if possible, to bring a laptop with Plone installed (students will receive simple step-by-step instructions on how to set up their Plone site for class).
Registration
This course is open for registration. Please visit Plone Bootcamps for more details and to register.
