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SUMMARY:An Introduction to Programming for Absolute Beginners Using Python: Part 1
DESCRIPTION:What: This hands-on workshop will introduce you to the basic 
 concepts of one of the world's most popular programming languages\, Python! 
 This introduction to Python will include concepts such as data types\, 
 variables\, operators\, if statements\, and loops (don’t worry if these 
 terms are unfamiliar\; they will be explained in the workshop).\n\nWhy: 
 Interested in learning to program but don't know where to start? This 
 workshop will help you establish a foundation to start exploring Python and 
 get rid of any nervousness you might have about learning to code. Learning 
 coding skills will help you automate repetitive tasks\; clean\, analyze\, 
 and visualize large data sets programmatically\; and make you stand out in 
 the job market.\n\nSoftware: Python is free to use. We will be using 
 Jupyter Notebooks (also free to use) for the session\, which is a 
 browser-based programming environment\, so no software setup is 
 required.\n\nWho: This workshop is designed for absolute beginners with no 
 previous experience with programming. Skills gained can help participants 
 from any discipline: Humanities\, Social Sciences\, or Sciences. \n\nWhen: 
 Wednesday\, March 11\, 2026\, 2-4:30pm Where: Online via Zoom link 
 (provided upon registration) How: This is a 2.5-hour in-person workshop\, 
 consisting of a series of short explanations and demonstrations\, 
 interspersed with breaks for self-paced activities. One instructor will be 
 demonstrating while the other will be available on chat providing 
 assistance. There will be plenty of opportunities to ask any questions and 
 practice as we go! There will be one short break in the middle of the 
 workshop.\n\nCode of Conduct: Map & Data Library (MDL) workshops are a 
 welcoming and inclusive environment for learning. To learn more\, check out 
 our Code of Conduct.\n\nAccessibility: The MDL is committed to making our 
 workshops accessible to everyone. If you require an accommodation to fully 
 participate in the workshop\, please contact Neil Aitken 
 (neil.aitken@utoronto.ca) to discuss options.\n\nComplementary Learning 
 Materials: Check out our Getting Started Guide for an older recording of 
 this workshop and more tutorials.\n\nJoin your peers to meet new people and 
 learn new skills in a welcoming and encouraging environment!
ORGANIZER;CN="Map & Data Library":MAILTO:mdl@library.utoronto.ca
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