The Python is Ready to Strike! -- Python Bootcamp May 21-25, 2007

February 15, 2007; 05:47 AM
Big Nerd Ranch, Inc., leading provider of week-long intensive training classes for developers and system administrators, announced today the addition of Python guru David Beazley to its family of instructors. Dave will be bringing his extensive expertise when he takes over the reins of the next Python Bootcamp, scheduled for May 21-25, 2007. David Beazley is the author of the "Python Essential Reference" and the developer of several open-source software development tools, including SWIG (a popular tool for integrating C/C++ programs with other programming languages including Python, Perl, Tcl, Ruby, PHP, and Java) and PLY (a Python version of the lex/yacc parsing tools).

Dave offers both a unique approach to Python instruction and the only five day course of its kind to provide context as well as content. Most Python training focuses solely on providing as much information on coding in the language itself, rather than positing that language within a larger organizational rubric. Big Nerd Ranch's Python Bootcamp takes Python training one step further. By acknowledging that application development exists within a larger institutional framework and existing networks, the course provides a comprehensive introduction to the Python language followed by detailed coverage of object-oriented programming, systems programming, network programming, Python extension programming and functional programming techniques. Python Bootcamp takes advantage of all the latest developments in Python, and students will reap the benefits of Python's newest features.

"Python is the ultimate glue language -- it makes it easy to pull some data from a relational database, match it up with some data from a web service, and use the resulting information to create an XML file or a PDF report. Besides teaching language constructs, Dave's class addresses the reality of how Python is used to access existing systems in new ways," said Aaron Hillegass of the Big Nerd Ranch.

Python Bootcamp at Big Nerd Ranch assumes no previous experience in Python, but students attending the class should be familiar with another object-oriented programming language (Java or C++) and scripting language (Perl, Unix, etc.). Upon completion of Python Bootcamp, students will demonstrate the ability to:

* Develop significant applications in Python
* Understand the Python object model and be able to apply object-oriented programming principles
* Write programs that process different kinds of data including text files, databases and XML
* Utilize built-in modules for systems and network programming
* Integrate Python with other programming languages and use it as a scripting language

Students attending the training class will emerge not only with the ability to develop sophisticated applications in Python, but will also have a complex understanding of how those applications integrate with native environments.

The complete class description and syllabus are available at http://bignerdranch.com/classes/python.shtml.

The Big Nerd Ranch incorporates intensive training classes for Unix and Mac OS X programmers in a retreat setting outside Atlanta, GA. Class price of $3500 includes lodging, all meals, original instruction materials, 24-hour lab access, and ground transportation to and from the Atlanta airport. Students are encouraged to bring independent projects to class, allowing for input from classmates and individual instructor attention. For more information, call 678-595-6773 or visit www.bignerdranch.com.