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Learn Vue.js through a practical, project-based approach, along with understanding how to use the Vue CLI and Firebase storage

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This introductory-level Python course is geared for experienced users who want to use Python in web development projects, or system administrators and web site administrators who want to use Python to support their server installations, as well as anyone else who wants to automate or simplify common tasks with the use of Python scripts. Basic familiarity with any programming or scripting language would be helpful, along with a working, user-level knowledge of Unix/Linux, Mac, or Windows. Overview This course is approximately 50% hands-on, combining expert lecture, real-world demonstrations and group discussions with machine-based practical labs and exercises. Our engaging instructors and mentors are highly experienced practitioners who bring years of current 'on-the-job' experience into every classroom. Throughout the hands-on course students, will learn to write essential Python scripts using the most current and efficient skills and techniques. Working in a hands-on learning environment, guided by our expert team, attendees will learn to: Create working Python scripts following best practices Use python data types appropriately Read and write files with both text and binary data Search and replace text with regular expressions Get familiar with the standard library and its work-saving modules Use lesser known but powerful Python data types Create 'real-world', professional Python applications Work with dates, times, and calendars Know when to use collections such as lists, dictionaries, and sets Understand Pythonic features such as comprehensions and iterators Write robust code using exception handling Mastering Python Programming is an introductory and beyond-level practical, hands-on Python training course that leads the student from the basics of writing and running Python scripts to more advanced features such as file operations, regular expressions, working with binary data, and using the extensive functionality of Python modules. Extra emphasis is placed on features unique to Python, such as tuples, array slices, and output formatting. This comprehensive, practical course provides an in-depth exploration of working with the programming language, not an academic overview of syntax and grammar. Students will immediately be able to use Python to complete tasks in the real world. An overview of Python What is python? Python Timeline Advantages/Disadvantages of Python Getting help with pydoc The Python Environment Starting Python Using the interpreter Running a Python script Python scripts on Unix/Windows Editors and IDEs Getting Started Using variables Builtin functions Strings Numbers Converting among types Writing to the screen Command line parameters Flow Control About flow control White space Conditional expressions Relational and Boolean operators While loops Alternate loop exits Array types About array types (AKA sequences) Lists and list methods Tuples Indexing and slicing Iterating through a sequence Nested sequences Sequence functions, keywords, and operators List comprehensions Generator Expressions Working with files File overview Opening a text file Reading a text file Writing to a text file Reading and writing raw (binary) data Converting binary data with struct Dictionaries and Sets About dictionaries Creating dictionaries Iterating through a dictionary About sets Creating sets Working with sets Functions Defining functions Parameters Global and local scope Nested functions Returning values Sorting The sorted() function Alternate keys Lambda functions Sorting collections Using operator.itemgetter() Reverse sorting Errors and Exception Handling Syntax errors Exceptions Using try/catch/else/finally Handling multiple exceptions Ignoring exceptions Modules and Packages The import statement Module search path Creating Modules Using packages Function and Module aliases An Introduction to Python Classes About o-o programming Defining classes Constructors Methods Instance data Properties Class methods and data Regular Expressions RE syntax overview RE Objects Searching and matching Compilation flags Groups and special groups Replacing text Splitting strings Using the Standard Library The sys module Launching external programs Math functions Random numbers Reading CSV data Dates and Times Working with dates and times Translating timestamps Parsing dates from text Formatting dates Calendar data Working with the File System Paths, directories, and filenames Checking for existence Permissions and other file attributes Walking directory trees Creating filters with fileinput Using shutil for file operations Advanced Data Handling Defaultdict and Counter Prettyprinting data structures Compressed archives (zip, gzip, tar, etc.) Persistent data Network Programming Using requests Grabbing web content Sending email Using SSH for remote access Using FTP Writing real-life applications Reading input files a la Unix Parsing command-line options Detecting the current platform Implementing logging Additional course details: Nexus Humans Mastering Python Programming (TTPS4820) training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Mastering Python Programming (TTPS4820) course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

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LOOKING FOR: YA/NA FANTASY, SFF, HORROR, ADULT FICTION John Baker (he/him) joined the Bell Lomax Moreton agency in 2019, cultivating a list shaped around his passion for science fiction, fantasy, and horror, though has lately also branched out into action/adventure fiction. John focuses on authors writing in the Adult, New Adult, and YA spaces. John leads the wider agency's film & TV desk, is the Secretary of the Association of Author’s Agents, and the co-chair of the AAA’s Bridge Committee. He also serves on the Kingston University MA Publishing Advisory Board. Under the umbrella of speculative fiction, John is looking for fantasy, science fiction, horror, romantasy, or literary speculative fiction. He has built a reputation as a champion of underrepresented voices and stories, be it from creators hailing from the global majority and their diasporas or neurodiverse authors, and naturally gravitates towards this kind of storytelling. In short, if he’s never read a story like yours before, he wants to see it. Adult fantasy: John loves beefy epic fantasy, especially non-Anglo Christian-inspired. Give him an immersive world, a fresh magical or mythic system, and an exciting cast of characters and he’ll be happy. He is a broad church in the genre so loves a political fantasy, swords and sorcery, courtly intrigue, monster hunting and dastardly villains. John is keen to find an urban fantasy that feels fresh and fun and he’s a sucker for a heroic quest narrative. He’s also very open to fantasy that isn’t easily categorised, but it is playing in that world. John is keenly hunting for more historical fantasy, especially inspired by modern history. He’s had fun with mythological retellings in the past, but as ever, let’s make sure it’s shining the spotlight on new stories. He would also love fantasy that centres on types of relationships less celebrated in fantasy, such as established and secure married couples, or siblings. NA/YA fantasy: In this genre, most importantly, John wants to have a good time, whether it’s swoon-worthy kisses in lush ball gowns, or gruesome gore and monsters, so send him pacy, plot-filled adventures. He’d love more books that teenage boys would love: Skullduggery Pleasant forever! Romantasy: The thriving new romantasy genre comes with its own set of challenges, so John wants to know what makes your romantasy different; what will set it out from the (very crowded!) market. Give it completely barmy stakes, cool and unique new settings, or a love story that will make your jaw drop. To be clear, he’s happily sorted for a human person meets a fae creature in the spooky woods. Also, cosmic romance is the genre of the future. Give him romantasy in space. Easy. Horror: John and horror are old friends. He loves horror inspired by myth and folklore, subversive weird horror that leaves your eyebrows in your hairline, historical horror that pulls from ghastly true stories, and anything that you’ll be reading with the light on. He also loves a gothic element and is particularly looking for horror with a strong romantic throughline, fun YA horror, and female & NB horror authors. Science fiction: SF is coming back! And John has been shouting about that. He loves to see an adventurous found-family romp through space or an epic, crunchy space opera. Speculative near-future is fun too, in the vein of Black Mirror’s more uplifting episodes, (e.g. San Junipero). He loves YA science fiction as well; the more creative the better. Literary: John is open to finding more rich magical realism or something character-led yet supernatural and would love a high-concept mystery, in the vein of Stuart Turton. He also loves spec fic that uses the speculative lightly as a way of confronting a deeper truth in society today. Weird stuff: John wants books that will blow people’s minds and defy categorisation. This is hard to describe, but think Gideon The Ninth, The Library At Mount Char, This Is How You Lose The Time War. John loves a pitch that leaves the editors baffled but intrigued. Action/Adventure, Historical Adventure, Espionage: John is branching out into non-speculative adventures, such as John Le Carré, Lee Child, Ian Flemming, and Mick Herron. More as his taste develops, but the hunt is on! Not looking for: military sci-fi or hard SF, or anything with biblical “character wakes up in purgatory/heaven/hell” narratives. The right comedic fantasy has yet to hit his inbox, but please don’t comp Douglas Adams or Sir Terry. John would like you to submit a covering letter, 1-2 page synopsis and the first three chapters (or 5,000 words whichever is longest) of your manuscript in a single word document. (In addition to the paid sessions, John is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print).  By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting. The submission deadline is: Monday 12th May 2025

Want to learn the A to Z of the versatile Inkspace program and apply the knowledge in design work or illustration? This Inkscape Training - Vector Graphics Design course will teach you everything you should know to work efficiently with the open source and free graphic design program Inkspace. If you require a detailed guide of how to use Inkspace, this Inkspace training course is for you.  Rather than solving the individual task, this comprehensive Inkscape Training - Vector Graphics Design course will give you a full tour of all the tools that you'll need to understand and use Inkspace on an amateur or professional level. In this course, you'll also be equipped with illustration tips and tricks to make smart and outstanding illustrations. What you'll learn As Inkscape is a very versatile program, and this course is taking you through from A to Z, the knowledge can be applied in amateur or professional design work, illustration or student work as well! Requirements To start the course, download Inkscape free from www.Inkscape.org! There is no necessary graphic design knowledge to start the course Who this course is for: Take the course if you need a detailed explanation of everything in Inkscape Introduction Introduction FREE 00:02:00 The user interface 00:05:00 Your first tools! Draw your first object 00:04:00 Saving your work and exporting 00:03:00 Select and transform objects 00:04:00 Dealing with multiple objects 00:07:00 Let's color it! - the basics of color usage 00:09:00 Shape and path 00:08:00 Groups and basic drawings 00:07:00 Learn more tools! Edit path by nodes 00:12:00 Another view on colors 00:06:00 Gradients 00:07:00 Going for the 3D look - gradients and blur 00:09:00 Clipping and masking 00:10:00 Working with text 00:11:00 Layers 00:05:00 Guidelines, rulers, align and distribute 00:06:00 Being a bit more creative! The spray tool 00:08:00 The pencil tool - create custom brushes 00:08:00 Sculpt tool 00:05:00 Pattern along path 00:05:00 Filters and extensions 00:04:00 Import photos and tracing FREE 00:08:00 How to create patterns 00:06:00 Blending modes 00:06:00 Put everything together! Create a Christmas card 00:04:00 Draw a funny elf character 00:18:00 Finish your character and create falling snow 00:15:00 Put text on card 00:06:00 Finalize and export your drawing 00:01:00 What's newin Inkscape 0.91? Why Inkscape 0.91 What is new 00:05:00 New way to deal with gradients! 00:04:00 Powerstroke and the symbol library 00:05:00 Tip and tricks Change canvas color 00:04:00 Use Find and replace to manage multiple objects 00:06:00 Tips for creating a good pattern 00:06:00 How to create mandala 00:06:00 Bonus lecture - check this out! 00:01:00 Additional Materials Resource Files: Inkscape Training - Vector Graphics Design 00:00:00