Each tutorial session lasts 4 half-days, from 9:00 to 13:00 (breaks included). During one afternoon, a one hour and a half will be dedicated to the extra session on Linux & Gitlab.

If you plan to install Python locally, we recommend using Python 3.8 at the minimum. If possible, it's better to have Python 3.10 installed. If you need help, please check out the `#help` channel on Slack and feel free to ask for support.

- Functional programming

We have created dedicated channels on Slack for each topic.

Due to time constraints, we couldn't fit all the requests, and we will mainly focus on the fundamentals of the language. However, you will see some practical use cases during the exercise sessions. If you have any questions or are interested in a specific topic that is not covered in the workshop, you can open a discussion on the `#extra` channel on Slack.

For any other question you might have about the workshop, feel free to post a message in the `#help` channel on Slack.

A couple of things worth reminding about Slack:

1. Do a quick search in the channel before posting. It might be that someone already started a discussion on the same topic.

2. **Always** reply within [threads](https://slack.com/help/articles/115000769927-Use-threads-to-organize-discussions-) (or open a new one) when you want to join a conversation. The [purpose](https://slack.com/resources/using-slack/tips-on-how-best-to-use-threaded-messages) is to avoid too many unrelated messages that are difficult to navigate in the long run.

For a few more tips about using Slack effectively, check out [this link](https://slack.com/blog/collaboration/etiquette-tips-in-slack).

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"Hello and welcome, everyone! We’re excited that you chose to embark in this Python journey\n",

"Over **four** days, we'll see a lot of Python. **Two** topics each day\n",

"1. Introduction to the course\n",

"2. Basic syntax and data types\n",

"1. Control flow, loops, and exceptions\n",

"2. Functions\n",

"\n",

"1. Working with files\n",

"2. Functional programming\n",

"\n",

"### Day 4\n",

"We'll be following the following schedule for each day:\n",

"- 8:45-9:00 — Welcome, warm-up questions\n",

"- 9:00-10:50 — Topic 1 (theory, hands-on, Q&A)\n",

"- *10:50-11:10 — Break* ☕\n",

"- 11:10-13:00 — Topic 2\n",

"- 🥪 – Practice – Offline discussions on Slack"

"It's an online workshop, so interaction between us is **essential**.\n",

"\n",

"A few tips to interact:\n",

"## On Zoom\n",

"- Raise your hand 🤚 then ask.\n",

"- Write in the chat.\n",

"- We will open a break-out room to address long questions. **Anyone** interested can jump in.\n",

"\n",

"## On Slack\n",

"- Ask your question in the **corresponding channel**. Use `#help` for generic questions.\n",

"- Reply **in a thread** if you want to add a comment to a question.\n",

"- Use `@Sasha`, `@Simone`, `@Edoardo` if you want to mention the tutorial instructors directly.\n",

"\n",

"Although the chat will be distributed together with the recording, Slack is much better suited to hold continued Q&A and other discussions.\n",

"You can use it by clicking on the link in the `#announcements` channel on Slack.\n",

"Also, you can find the `launch|binder` button on the main page of the [official repository on GitHub](https://github.com/empa-scientific-it/python-tutorial) of the tutorial.\n",

"We will also share the link on Slack in `#announcements` channel and in Zoom's chat\n",

"The tests that are run on your solution also give you an hint on the **expected result**. Look at the following image, an excerpt of the output above:\n",

"\n",

"\n",

"For example, the first line `assert 4 == -2` means the test was expecting `4`, while your code returned `-2`. You need to revisit your code and try to understand what went wrong.\n",

"Remember: **ask** if you need help, either on Zoom or Slack.\n",

"These four days should be a practical workshop where we can answer to most of your questions you have as a beginner Python user.\n",

"There will be plenty of time to work on the exercises.\n",

"\n",

"Here's how these time slots will be organized **on Zoom**:\n",

"\n",

"## Main room\n",

"\n",

"- Anyone who is not yet comfortable with Python.\n",

"- Walkthrough of a few challenging exercises.\n",

"- **Interactive**: you should participate with suggestions.\n",

"\n",

"\n",

"## Break-out rooms\n",

"\n",

"- Anyone who wants to work on their own.\n",

"- Discussion with someone who wants to share their code.\n",

"- Specific Q&A."