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January 9, 2020February 5, 2020

Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020 – Computer Language Series – Part 4

Learn the basics of Computer Languages: c, PHP, Python, Bash

All four languages will be covered, where it will be apparent the similarities and differences of each.

Be sure to BRING a LAPTOP, as these are hands on sessions.

Saturday, January 25, 2020
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Camosun College Interurban Campus
4461 Interurban Road · Victoria, BC
Tech Bldg, Tec 177

October 17, 2019November 12, 2019

Sat, Nov 9, 2019 – Computer Language Series (part 3)

Learn the basics of Computer Languages: c, PHP, Python, Bash

All four languages will be covered, where it will be apparent the similarities and differences of each.

Be sure to BRING a LAPTOP, as these are hands on sessions.

10:00 AM – 12:00PM
Q College Suite 303 771 Vernon Ave · Victoria, BC

October 14, 2019October 25, 2019

Sat, Oct 25, 2019 – Computer Language Series (part 2)

Learn the basics of Computer Languages: c, PHP, Python, Bash

All four languages will be covered, where it will be apparent the similarities and differences of each.

10:00 AM – 12:00PM
Camosun College Interurban Campus
4461 Interurban Road · Victoria, BC
Tech Bldg, Tech 177
Sign Up with Meetup here

Part 3 is Saturday, November 23, 2019

August 30, 2019October 5, 2019

Sat, Sep 28, 2019 – Computer Language Series (part 1)

Learn the basics of Computer Languages: c, PHP, Python, Bash

All four languages will be covered, where it will be apparent the similarities and differences of each.

10:00 AM – 12:00PM
Camosun College Interurban Campus
4461 Interurban Road · Victoria, BC
Tech Bldg, Tech 177
Sign Up with Meetup here

Part 2 is Saturday, October 26, 2019

Next Session 24 March!
Virtual Learning
intro at vicpimakers.ca for more info

Intro to Pi & Others consists of four sessions, each building on the previous one. The basics of hardware and software for the Raspberry Pi will be explored. We want to help you get up and running and making with your Pi or Other (embedded device). Sessions are 90 minutes in length, where you will learn the essentials and are free to ask questions. Please bring in your Pi, power supply and an hdmi cable. All other equipment will be provided, such as LEDs, resistors, breadboards, cables, etc.

Our 2020 spring session will be held on Tuesday evenings on 11 Feb, 25 Feb, 10 Mar, and 24 March (a virtual learning session). Each session starts at 6:30pm.

Contact hello at vicpimakers dot ca
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