HPC Formation 2026

Session

Day 8: Introduction to scripting language (Python and Julia)

10 Dec 2026, 09:30

CYCL09a

28. Introduction to Python

Mr Jérôme de Favereau (UCLouvain/IRMP/CP3)

10/12/2026, 09:30

Python is a versatile programming language widely used in scientific computing, data analysis, machine learning, automation, and software development. It combines the ease of scripting languages with a rich ecosystem of scientific libraries, making it an essential tool for researchers and HPC users. This session introduces Python programming and teaches participants how to develop, organize,...

29. Introduction to Julia

Cédric Simal (Université de Namur)

10/12/2026, 13:00

Julia is a modern programming language created at MIT to combine the performance of compiled languages such as C and Fortran with the ease of use and productivity of languages such as Python and MATLAB. Thanks to its innovative design, Julia is particularly well suited for scientific computing, numerical simulations, data analysis, and high-performance computing. This session introduces the...