Introduction to scripting and interpreted languages (Python, R, Octave)

by Damien François (UCLouvain/CISM)

Thursday Oct 21, 2021, 2:00 PM → 3:30 PM Europe/Brussels

bibliotheque des sciences: salle pasteur (comodal (louvain-la-neuve or remote))

Interpreted languages are often thought as less performance-oriented than compiled languages. Yet, they are often much easier to use and the time spent developing code is much lower than with compiled languages, and many tools are available to make them nearly as performant as compiled languages.
Contents: Use cases, strengths and weaknesses The trilogy: Octave, R, Python Compiling and linking the interpreter Installing additional libraries Using compiled code inside interpreted code Compiling interpreted code	Prerequisite: Have a basic understanding of procedural programming (conditionals, loops, etc.)  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 nice-to-have.

scripting.pdf