Codetown ::: a software developer's community
Time: March 25, 2009 to April 2, 2009
Location: Chicago
Website or Map: http://www.python.org/communi…
Event Type: conference
Organized By: Pythonistas
Latest Activity: Mar 12, 2009
PyCon is a conference for the Python community, organized by members of the Python community. PyCon is for Python enthusiasts of all experience levels, from new users to core developers.
PyCon gives you opportunities to:
* See a variety of presentations, panels, and impromptu discussions.
* Learn about significant advances in the Python development community.
* Meet fellow developers from around the world.
* Enroll in tutorials delivered by experts.
* Participate in development sprints with fellow enthusiasts.
The organizers aim to make the conference affordable and accessible to all.
The original PyCon was formed in North America in 2003, but there are now a number of other conferences being run in the PyCon spirit around the world. Visit the worldwide PyCon web site for more information.
Codetown is a social network. It's got blogs, forums, groups, personal pages and more! You might think of Codetown as a funky camper van with lots of compartments for your stuff and a great multimedia system, too! Best of all, Codetown has room for all of your friends.
Created by Michael Levin Dec 18, 2008 at 6:56pm. Last updated by Michael Levin May 4, 2018.
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