= 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 -- we have some (really) simple exercises to get you started. If you're an old hand, come along and show people what you're working on.  Gather ideas -- and maybe helpers -- and share 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 set up \\
'''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 does have a 24-hour caretaker.

== Projects for newcomers ==

* Installing Python
* Choosing an editor / IDE
* Structuring a first Python project
* Basics of the Python language

See !OpenHatch's [[https://openhatch.org/wiki/Getting_started_with_Python|Getting started with Python]] and [[https://openhatch.org/wiki/Python_tutorial|Python tutorial]] for details.


== 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!