sponsored by Helmholtz Information & Data Science Academy (HIDA)
in cooperation with The Carpentries.
Software Carpentry Workshop (Shell, Git, Programming with R )
This workshop consists of three parts:
1. an introduction to Bash shell scripting (1/2 day)
2. version control with Git (1/2 day)
3. Programming with R (1 full day)
In part 1, learners will gain confidence in using the command line to navigate their file structure and work with files on their computer, culminating in writing custom Bash scripts to automate repetitive analyses/tasks.
In part 2, participants will learn the core concepts of version control and be able to implement a simple Git workflow for tracking their own work.
Part 3 covers data analysis and visualisation in R, focusing on working with core data structures, using conditionals and loops, writing costum functions, and running R programs from the command line. Please note that statistical analyses are not covered in this course. This course is appropriate for learners with some basic programming experience, in R or other languages.
To get an idea of the topics covered in this workshop, you can have a look at the example lesson plans for each of the three parts (Shell, Git and Programming with R) here. But please be aware that the exact content covered in each course can vary slightly, depending on the course instructors and time constraints. You will get more information on this course closer to the starting date.
Workshop Days and Times
Monday, 12 February 2024, 9am - 5pm
Tuesday, 13 February 2024, 9am - 5pm
Note: Registration will open January 12, 2024 at 00:00am.
Target Group
The course is aimed at Helmholtz researchers and partner institutions, but we will also admit a limited number of researchers from other institutions. The course is appropriate for learners with some previous programming experience, in R or other languages.
Additional Information
- The course content is coordinated, so we strongly recommend that you do not miss any part of the course. To receive a certificate we expect full time and active participation.
- Your registration for this course is binding. If you need to leave/miss the course for a period of time, please let us know in advance
- There is no waiting list for this course! If someone withdraws from a course, their place is automatically reopened. We therefore advise you to keep an eye on the registration in case the course is full and you would like to attend. Also, this course will be offered again in the future - you can check our HIDA Course Catalog for updates.
- This course is free of charge.
