Python Learning Group

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Getting started with Python Learning Group

A collaborative learning space for engineers to explore Python, FastAPI, and Pydantic, focusing on building real-world applications and contributing to GitLab Python projects. Members can engage with learning materials and get started by following the Getting Started with Python in GitLab guide.

Core Topics for Group Learning:

1. Basic Python Syntax:
   • Learn Python concepts such as variables, functions, loops, and conditionals.
   • Practice on the Exercism Python Track or any other preferred learning method.
2. FastAPI and Pydantic:
   • Learn how to build APIs using FastAPI and validate data with Pydantic.
   • Key resources:
     • FastAPI Documentation
     • Pydantic Documentation

Extra (Pytest): https://pytest-with-eric.com/

Track and Propose Sessions for Python Learning Group

• Track Past Sessions: Log recordings, notes, and key takeaways for easy reference.
• Propose Future Sessions: Plan upcoming topics to align with the group's learning goals.

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Session Log

Date	Topic	Recording Link	Notes
TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD

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Propose a Session

1. Add a comment below with your proposed topic and any additional resources or preparation needed.
2. Suggestions should align with the group's core topics: Python, FastAPI, and Pydantic.

Example Proposal:

• Topic: Error Handling in FastAPI
• Resources: FastAPI Error Handling Docs
• Description: Cover how to handle errors effectively using FastAPI, including custom error responses.

Team Members

To join the learning group, add your name, team, and role to the table below.

Name	Team	Role
Jessie Young	AI-Powered and Foundations	Principal Engineer
Mohamed Hamda	AI-Powered:Custom Models	Senior Backend Engineer
Falko Sieverding @fsieverding	SA EMEA/DACH	Senior Solution Architect
Shola Quadri @squadri	Code Creation	Associate Backend Engineer
Vitali Tatarintev	Code Creation	Senior Backend Engineer
Alexander Dess @alex-dess	SA EMEA/DACH	Senior Solution Architect
Niko Belokolodov @nbelokolodov	Analytics Instrumentation	Senior Backend Engineer
Missy Davies @missy-gitlab	Code Creation	Backend Engineer
Mattias Soderberg @msoderberg69	SA Nordics	Solution Architect
Alex Sweet @ajsweet	SA EMEA/NEUR	Associate Solutions Architect
Javiera Tapia @jtapiab	Source Code Management (SCM)	Senior Backend Engineer
Hunter Stewart @hustewart	Source Code Management (SCM)	Senior Backend Engineer
Beatriz Barbosa @beatrizb	SA NEUR	Solutions Architect
Florian Giner @florianginer	SA EMEA/DACH	Associate Solutions Architect
Bishwa Hang Rai @bhrai	Fulfillment::Provision	Staff Backend Engineer
Łukasz Korbasiewicz @lkorbasiewicz	Support	Senior Support Engineer
Thomas Loughlin @tloughlin	Support	Associate Support Engineer

Communication

Join the discussion on Slack: #python_getting_started

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