= Hack Night = This is the first CTPUG hack night. It's an opportunity for all those in Cape Town to gather and work on things together. If you're a newcomer looking to learn Python, there'll be experienced Pythonistas on hand to answer questions and give guidance and we have some (really) simple exercises to get you started on. If you're an old hand, come along and show people what you're working on, gather ideas and maybe helpers and shared your thoughts and experiences with others. * Date: 20 November 2012 * Time: 18:30 - 23:00 * Venue: [[wiki:PraekeltOffice|Praekelt Offices, Woodstock]] * Directions: Follow the directions on the venue page and look out for the signs when you arrive. == Schedule == '''18:30''' Arrive and setup \\ '''19:00''' Introductions \\ '''19:30''' Work on projects \\ '''23:00''' Close up \\ == Bring == * A laptop (or let us know beforehand and we'll make a plan) == Things we'll have at the venue == * Tea, coffee, hot chocolate * Light snacks * Wifi * Tutors to help newcomers We're working on sorting out secure parking but the building as a 24 hours caretaker. == Projects for newcomers == * Installing Python * Choosing an Editor / IDE * Structuring a first Python project * Basics of the Python language == Next hack night == We'd like to hold these every six weeks or so. [[http://www.doodle.com/kdc78bh329a5d22b|Let us know when]] you'd like the next one to be!