The news in Portuguese
Portugal fez um recorde mundial com a "maior aula de programação do mundo". Cerca de 2.000 pessoas, de 12 a 66 anos, participaram . O evento foi sobre Programação Orientada a Objetos, Python e Inteligência Artificial. Organizado pelo Instituto Superior Técnico e Magma Studios, destacou o potencial tecnológico de Portugal.
Translation
Portugal set a world record with the "largest programming class in the world." Approximately 2,000 people, aged 12 to 66, participated. The event focused on Object-Oriented Programming, Python, and Artificial Intelligence. Organised by Instituto Superior Técnico and Magma Studios, it showcased Portugal's technological potential.
Exercise: Text comprehension
Question 1: How many people participated in the programming class?
About 2,000 people participated.
Question 2: What topics were covered during the event?
The topics covered were Object-Oriented Programming, Python, and Artificial Intelligence.
Exercise: Vocabulary
Read the full story
▌13/10/2024
In a significant achievement for Portugal, the country has secured a place in the Guinness World Records by hosting the "world's largest programming class," which took place on Saturday. This landmark event saw participation from around 2,000 individuals spanning a wide age range from 12 to 66 years old.
The record-setting class was organised by the Instituto Superior Técnico and Magma Studios, and it aimed to assert Portugal's growing reputation as a technology hub on the international stage. The session covered three main topics: Algorithmics and Object-Oriented Programming, development in the popular Python programming language, and applications of Artificial Intelligence.
Portugal Sets Record with Largest Programming Class (Illustration)
Under the guidance of programming expert Rodrigo Girão and professors Inês Lince and Arlindo Oliveira, the class attracted around 1,800 university students from various academic fields, ranging from Computer Engineering to Psychology. The initiative reflects a broader goal of highlighting Portugal's national talent and technological potential, as articulated by the organisers.
The CEO of Magma Studio, Miguel Gonçalves, emphasised the event’s dual purpose of setting a record and inspiring both the current and upcoming generations by showcasing the intersection of top-tier technology companies with promising talents. Similarly, Rogério Colaço, the president of Instituto Superior Técnico, expressed his pride in contributing to Portugal's educational mission, advocating the importance of programming in driving societal advancement.
This remarkable event was supported by the Lisbon City Council and the Unicorn Factory Lisbon, furthering the city's commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. As Portugal steps into the spotlight, the record underscores the nation's ambitious drive to nurture and retain young talent within its borders.
Info: "Portuguese Learner News" is a service from "Let's Learn Portuguese," a language school dedicated to teaching Portuguese. We offer various types of online courses to support your Portuguese language learning journey.
