Software Carpentry Workshop
courseFurtherInformation
In this Software Carpentry Workshop we will teach foundational research software engineering skills. During four half-days (9:00 till 13:00) we will cover how to interact with a computer using the command line, how to track changes in source code using Git, and the basics of how to program in Python.
We will start by getting familiar with Bash, a command line shell and programming language. Knowing how to use Bash offers us access to various small programs that, when put together, can help automate tasks related to working with files and programs that can be accessed through a command line interface.
Then we will get to know Git, a version control system. That means, we learn to track changes in source code: Who changed what, when, and for what reason. This can, for example, help track down bugs.
Finally, we will learn to program in Python. From the very start we will work toward writing our first Python script.
Requirements
During the course you will type along, following the instructors, preferably on your own machine. Please reach out to us, if you need help installing Git (https://git-scm.com/downloads) or Python (https://www.python.org/downloads/). Bash should be either preinstalled (MacOS/Linux) or comes with Git (Windows). If necessary, you can also use the on-site computers that have the required software preinstalled.
No special previous knowledge is required for the course. You should only be familiar with basic concepts of file systems: files and folders.
Certificate
In order to receive the Software Carpentry Certificate you have to attend on all four days. But you can also attend only one or two of the courses that make this workshop:
