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A course about writing your own software (python scripts) to design the things you like.
Overview Direct link to this section
This course adresses the basics of programming in Python for designers. Starting with a general introduction, the principles of object-oriented programming are explored. You will develop two smaller and one final project, that runs alongside the course.
Schedule
The course is run as a block seminar. So please make sure to attend to the following three course dates:- 24 October 2024, 10 – 16:30
- 28 November 2024, 10 – 16:30
- 09 January 2025, 10 – 16:30
Production sessions will take place on the following dates:
- 6 February 2024, 10 – 13:30
- 13 February2024, 10 – 13:30
Tools
- Drawbot
- Git
- …
Setup
Please do the following before our first course:- Install Drawbot
- Register an account at Codeberg and activate it
- Install Github Desktop
- Take a look at the Drawbot tutorials
- Get familiar with git
404 — I need help!
Sometimes it takes time to program. It can be frustrating, when things don’t work. But no worries, we have all been there:- When you can’t think about a solution, try to do something else for a little while. Take a walk or a shower.
- Sometimes its the tiny things: a forgotten space, a missing bracket, a wrong indentation. There are some tools to help you with it, but sometimes it helps to thoroughly read the code once again, or make someone else read it.
- If the problem is still too difficult, try to break it into smaller chunks:
- Try to write down the steps that you would undertake to tackle the problem in natural language.
- Explain the problem to one of your pals.
- Sleep over it
- Start to write a tiny chunk that solves part of your problem
- Do not hesitate to contact me via E-Mail