Python Jumpstart by Building 10 Apps [video course]
A project in Portland, OR by Michael Kennedy000days
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Learning programming the fun way: Become a Python developer by building 10 small apps and learn all the basics in context.
Backers: 796
Average Pledge Per Backer: $41
Funded: $32,932 of $1,750
Dates: Feb 16th -> Mar 18th (32 days)
Project By: Michael Kennedy
Backers: 796
Average Pledge Per Backer: $41
Funded: $32,932 of $1,750
Dates: Feb 16th -> Mar 18th (32 days)
Project By: Michael Kennedy
$32,932
current pledge level
Last Updated: March 18 @ 18:30 -0400 GMT
1881%
of goal
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Latest News
The Final 36 Hours 
March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
I want to thank everyone who has either backed the project or shared it with someone who might be interested. We're in the final hours of this campaign and I'm blown away by its success. Thank you! I have a few updates and a final call to action. #1.... (Read More)
The Wizard Game Commences (App 7)
March 11th - via: kickstarter.com
The course is coming along nicely. I finished App 6: LOLCat Factory (binary files and data) yesterday and I'm working on App 7: The Wizard Game (classes, object-oriented programming). The wizard game is going to be a really rich example and a fun one... (Read More)
All stretch goals met and some early feedback!
March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
The project is going strong. Thanks to you guys, it just funded its last stretch goal of "Allow Michael to work full time on getting this course out". I won't be adding more stretch goals - I'll be busy working! I finished App #5 the real-time... (Read More)
Early access to first set of videos is available
February 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Good news everyone. The course is seriously on track. The kickstarter is doing so well above and beyond its goal (820% funded presently) I've started working on the course and recording videos before the kickstarter closes. I now have the first set... (Read More)
The website is up and running!
February 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, Great progress continues on the project. I've finished the website to take the course and sell them once the kickstarter closes. Check it out at: https://training.talkpython.fm Go ahead and create a free account there via... (Read More)
Recording has begun and GitHub repo is live!
February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Recording has begunHappy to let you know that I've started into the first few apps. I have a handful of videos recorded and am really happy with how they are coming out so far! GitHub repository is liveThe source files and other goodies will be... (Read More)
Wow, what a difference a week makes
February 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, It's been an amazing first week. Thank you to everyone who's made this project such a success. Here are some of the highlights. Project raised over $10,000 with 220 students Funded in less than 12 hours Stretch goal: $4,500 Build the... (Read More)
Funded - A BIG Thank You to All of You
February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone who has backed the campaign. I'm super happy to announce it funded in less than 12 hours thanks to you. I'm looking forward to the adventure of building a whole set of courses to help you all do more and enjoy more with Python. More to... (Read More)
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