Learning How to program on HPC cluster (part V: Python)

Thursday 20 Nov 2025, 09:30 → 16:15 Europe/Brussels

CYCL09B (Louvain-La-Neuve)

In this session we will cover the basics of Python, one of the most common programming languages for HPC (syntax and basic concept)
Contents: Introduction to Python Object Oriented Programming in Python functional Programming in Python	Prerequisite: Being able to use SSH with private keys  Being familiar with a text editor  Mastering the Linux command line and the GNU utilities (mkdir, cp, scp, etc.)
	Type: Hands-on Target audience: Rookie programmers Must: This session is a must for anyone who are going to devellop code with Python.

09:30 → 12:30 Introduction to Python

Python is a programming language that can be used both for scientific computing (as a replacement for Fortran or C/C++) and for everyday scripting (as a replacement for Bash or Perl), but also to develop full programs with a GUI as well as headless services. It is a very nice tool to include in any scientist's toolbox.
Contents: Language syntax The core modules Installing external modules Writing and distributing modules	Prerequisite: Being able to use SSH with private keys  Being familiar with a text editor  Mastering the Linux command line and the GNU utilities (mkdir, cp, scp, etc.) Notions of programming Type: Hands-on Target audience: Rookie programmer Must: This session is a nice-to-have for those who do not know Python.

Speaker: Mr Jérôme de Favereau (UCLouvain/IRMP/CP3)

python_ceci.pdf

13:30 → 14:45 Python: Object Oriented Programming

Speaker: Dr Olivier Mattelaer (UCLouvain/CISM)

15:00 → 16:15 Python: Functional Programming

Speaker: pieter heremans (UCLouvain)