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Presentations: Python

(The Lack of) Design Patterns in Python
Joe Gregorio (Google) Moderated by: Joe Gregorio
Presentation: (The Lack of) Design Patterns in Python Presentation [PDF]
In many dynamic language communities such as Python, there is a distinct lack of Design Patterns. Are the communities ignorant of Design Patterns or is there something else going on here?
Advanced wxPython Nuts and Bolts
Robin Dunn (wxPROs/UNMC) Moderated by: Robin Dunn
Presentation: Advanced wxPython Nuts and Bolts Presentation [PDF]
wxPython is a huge toolchest with lots of great and useful tools within it. To be a master craftsman you have to know your tools. This tutorial will help the attendees to become more familiar with the wxPython tool, and gain better understanding of how to use the more advanced widgets.
Effective Software Development with Python, C++, and SWIG
Robin Dunn (wxPROs/UNMC) Moderated by: Robin Dunn
Presentation: Effective Software Development with Python, C++, and SWIG Presentation [PDF]
Different programming languages have different strengths and weaknesses. This presentation will help programmers understand how to combine the strengths of C++ and Python, and minimize their weaknesses at the same time, using a tool called SWIG.
Hidden Treasures of the Zope 3 Community
Michael Bernstein (Web App Wednesday) Moderated by: Michael Bernstein
The Zope 3 component architecture is focused on creating reusable components for applications. Most of the components created so far are focused on extending the Zope web application stack, but there are a number of libraries that can be useful to Python developers in general. Bernstein will introduce a few and demonstrate their use.
Introduction to Django
Jacob Kaplan-Moss (Django) Moderated by: Jacob Kaplan-Moss
Presentation: external link
Django is a high-level web development framework designed for rapid development of database-backed web sites. This tutorial is designed to introduce developers to Django. It will take attendees from a blank screen to a fully functional web application. Learn the basics you need to know to get started with Django.
Orbited: Enabling Comet for the Masses
Michael Carter (Orbited), Jacob Rus (Orbited) Moderated by: Michael Carter
HTTP push-style web interaction, known as Comet, is a cutting-edge technique for creating truly interactive, real-time web applications. This talk will teach developers to painlessly incorporate Comet into their new and existing web applications using Orbited, the cross-platform, cross-browser, and cross-language Comet server.
Porting to Python 3.0
Anthony Baxter (Google/Python Software Foundation) Moderated by: Anthony Baxter
Paper: Porting to Python 3_0 Paper [PDF]
Python 3.0 (currently in development) contains a large number of backwards incompatible changes to the language. This tutorial will walk through the changes in 3.0 and also cover the tools available to help you port your code.
Python in 3 Hours
Steve Holden (Holden Web LLC) Moderated by: Steve Holden
This half-day tutorial presents enough of the Python language to allow you to read and understand moderately complex programs. If you already know one or more programming languages then this is a great way to prepare for the OSCON Python track.
Software Delivery & Continuous Integration in Python Using Eggs and zc.buildout
Tarek Ziadé (Ingeniweb) Moderated by: Tarek Ziadé
Presentation: Software Delivery _ Continuous Integration in Python Using Eggs and zc_buildout Presentation [PDF]
zc.buildout provides an environment and a framework to test, build, and deploy any egg-based Python software. This presentation shows the life cycle of a Plone application, based on zc.buildout, and demonstrates how the software is continuously integrated, built, and delivered with it.
Stupid Django Tricks
Jacob Kaplan-Moss (Django) Moderated by: Jacob Kaplan-Moss
Presentation: external link
Django is a high-level web development framework designed for rapid development of database-backed web sites. Like any tool, though, Django's only as smart as the person using it. Come see five Django tricks so stupid they'll actually make you smarter!
OSCON 2008