FormaServe's Python Workshop Guide

Welcome to our Python Workshop! This workshop is designed to introduce you to Python programming, covering fundamental concepts and practical applications on the IBM i platform. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refresh your skills, this guide will help you get started.

📌 Workshop Objectives

By the end of this workshop, you will:

• Understand Python's syntax and structure
• Learn how to work with variables, loops, functions, and modules
• Explore data types and file handling
• Build a small project using Python

🔧 Prerequisites

Before attending, make sure you:

• Have Python installed (Download Python)
• Install a code editor like VS Code or PyCharm
• Install a terminal emulator (if you're on Windows, consider using Git Bash or Windows Terminal)
• Set up a virtual environment (recommended for dependency management)

🚀 Getting Started

1. Clone the repository containing workshop materials:

   git clone https://github.com/example/python-workshop.git
    cd python-workshop

2. Navigate to the workshop directory:

   cd workshop

3. Set up a virtual environment:

   python3 -m venv .venv
   source .venv/bin/activate

4. Install required packages:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

5. Open the project in your preferred code editor.

6. Start coding! Follow the workshop materials and examples provided in the repository.

Authors

• FormaServe Systems Ltd - All work - FormaServe

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Acknowledgments

• Andy Youens - FormaServe Systems Ltd 1990 - All rights reserved.
• Nick Youens - FormaServe Systems Ltd 1990 - All rights reserved.
• Jane Youens - FormaServe Systems Ltd 1990 - All rights reserved.