Beginning Python Webservices

Hi class,

I hope people are learning :)

Last night, we started covering python basics:
http://k0s.org/mozilla/craft/python.html . We got up to (but not
including) virtualenv
(http://k0s.org/mozilla/craft/python.html#virtualenv), so we'll start with
this next time.

At this point in the course:
 * be sure you have a computer with python installed
 * make sure you can run the interactive shell and can follow along
   with the a8e.py program
 * you'll likely want setuptools installed; google for `setuptools`,
   `ez_setup.py` and `virtualenv` to make sure you understand the
   overview of these tools.

Next time we'll cover virtualenv and finally get into some web stuff
with webob :) . I'm not going to force anyone to use virtualenv, but
really, it's a valuable tool and you *should* use it for your own
sake.  A pound of prevention... But I'll cover why in more detail next
time.

We also talked about projects:
http://k0s.org/mozilla/craft/project.html . I don't expect anyone to
be start programming any of these yet, but I thought I'd plant the
idea early so you can start thinking about what you want to do.  The
project (or projects, depending) will be most of the class work.  Take
a look at the suggestions on this page.  I'm happy to elaborate on
them if anyone wants.

I hope everyone has a good time with the course.  Again, and maybe
this is the last time I'll apologize for it, but I'm really sorry the
class time is so inconvenient.  Unfortunately, that's about the only
time that works for me.  I can change the dates but not so much the
time (except making it even later).

Jeff