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# Workshop 2: Getting Started with Python
This is the second in a series of scientific Python lectures at Risø campus,
Denmark Technical University.
To help Matlab-experienced users begin coding in Python. This includes a review
of syntax differences, along with a brief introduction of the most commonly
used libraries, and a quick overview of PEP8 coding conventions.
## Who should come
This workshop is geared primarily towards new Python users that have previously
coded in Matlab. However, there are some topics that may be of use to more
experienced users, such as the package tutorials and PEP8 coding conventions.
## Date
The workshop date and location will be announced internally at DTU Risø. Please
use the contact information below for questions on the workshop contents or
arranging a new workshop.
## Topic outline
- "Big-picture" differences
- Syntax differences
- Useful packages:
- NumPy/SciPy
- Pandas
- Matplotlib
- PEP8 coding convention
## Prerequisites
If you are attending the workshop, please do the following before attending:
1. If you do not have Anaconda installed, please [install it](https://www.anaconda.com/download/)
**with Python 3.6**
2. If you have Anaconda installed, please either
a) have your root environment be Python 3.6, or
b) [create an environment](https://conda.io/docs/user-guide/tasks/manage-environments.html#creating-an-environment-with-commands)
that has Python 3.6
## Contact