ABOUT THIS CLASS

Join us for a free, 2-hour class to get hands-on practice with the fundamentals of programming using Python, and find out if a coding career is right for you.

You’ll learn fundamental Python programming techniques and tools, discuss its applications in data analysis and web development — and the types of problems it can solve — then apply your new skills to solve a real-world problem with Python. Bonus: there will be time at the end for live Q&A with the instructor.

We’ll see you in class.

TAKEAWAYS

You’ll leave this class with:

• An understanding of the role Python plays in software engineering
• Basic knowledge of the core concepts of programming with Python like functions, if statements, loops and more.
• Hands-on practice with basic Python syntax in a web-based code editor called (Replit)[https://replit.com/]
• Confidence to continue practicing your coding skills

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

FRED NGO

Lead Instructor - Software Engineering, General Assembly

Fred has been a software developer for over 20 years, and has worked at a variety of companies both large and small. He is also an entrepreneur who was the founding CTO of VC-backed software startup (Standout Jobs) in 2008. In a previous life, he was a professional dance instructor and the founder of a swing dance studio (Cat's Corner) in Montreal. His passion is to teach and inspire the next generation of software developers.