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Road map for learning python for those in the built environment. Includes suggested reading for technical audiences, links, relevant projects, and general tips (tba). Currently more general, will add specifics relevant to AEC as time permits.
General reference and includes Python notebooks (IPython nb) which I'd call a unique cross between MathCAD and programming. These are widely used in the scientific community as "interactive" papers where you can run code within a paper.
Open Source Software within Design Engineering Practice
Abstract
Excel and MathCAD are the major tools of the trade for structural design, but creating transparent design calculations and standard workflows to use across projects remains a challenge. While Excel is well suited for batch calculations, it is difficult to create a step-by-step design narrative. MathCAD is great for illustrative single element calculations (with unit consideration) but lacks a mechanism for batch calculation and table generation needed for design summaries.
Jupyter Notebooks utilizing the Python programming language can offer a free and open source alternative to this design calculation paradigm, allowing for illustrative and idempotent documentation. These workflows are widely used in the data science and scientific communities to create reproducible reports on an approachable platform that does not require extensive programming knowledge. This workshop will show attendees alternate approaches t