Python for cloud computing

Sept 2010 Talks @ The Science Gallery Speaker: Alan Kennedy (Level: Intermediate/Advanced) Abstract: Cloud computing is a growing force in business, with the principal benefit being reduction of the costs of providing business functionality to users. Dynamic languages are very popular on cloud computing platforms, offering rapid development and deployment cycles, which further reduce costs and decrease time to market. Python is one of the most popular dynamic languages for cloud computing, as evidenced by the support it garners from large cloud computing players such as Google and Microsoft. The purpose of this talk is to give you an overview what cloud computing options exist if you want to use cpython, jython or ironpython for your next cloud computing project, be it on Google AppEngine, Microsoft Azure, or other platforms. More info: http://www.python.ie/meetup/2010/sept_2010_talks__the_science_gallery/