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' An Agile, Un-Constricted Review of "Diving Into Python" '

[ open source text book tutorial available at <a  rel="nofollow" href="http://DiveIntoPython.org";>http://DiveIntoPython.org</a>&gt;  ]

Presenter Aaron Ruscetta (that's me) will be sharing his attempt at reviving 
some neglected coding skills through the study of a new programming language. 
In this case, we're talking about Python, the popular,  object oriented, 
cross platform language named for the British comedy troupe that introduced 
us to the concept of &quot;spam&quot; as an unwelcome but tirelessly persistent 
offering.

A cursory review of the freely available tutorial and reference text book, 
&quot;Diving Into Python&quot; will serve as the framework for some broader discussions 
of both the Python language and the &quot;agile&quot; pair programming methods that we 
employed in this instance to enhance both the code writing and educational 
processes.

I say we, because credit for this months presentation additionally goes to 
Michael Hirsch, whose  &quot;Super Duper&quot; disk cloning project, professional 
experience and cordial friendship made every step of the language exploration 
and presentation preparation easier and more enjoyable.

And, while I'm thanking Michael, I must also regretfully announce that April 
14th will mark  his last ALE meeting for a while, since his new place of 
employment is buried in the deep Rocky Mountain snow drifts of Boulder 
Colorado.  We'll all have a chance to say (a warm, cozy, Atlanta) &quot;so long 
and thanks for all the Tips&quot;  with a Stone Cold Ice Cream salute after 
Thursday's meeting.

Michael's departure means we will be needing a new Atlanta Linux Enthusiast to 
volunteer as a Co-Moderator for the Central Meeting.  The task is definitely 
much more manageable with two people, so help will is both welcome and 
needed.

Lastly, once we get a first new Meeting Moderator comortable, I'd like to take 
a break from these duties for a while as well and hope that some time before 
the end of the year we can find a second new Co-Moderator volunteer for the 
Central meeting. 

Anyone interested in picking up a Central Meeting Co-Moderator torch only 
needs to say so at a meeting!  :-)

With thanks,
peace
(because the only culture of life is the Culture of Peace)
aaron


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