Intro to Unix and Git: working at the command line (Software Carpentry)
Intro to Unix and Git: working at the command line (Software Carpentry)
This workshop provides an introduction to the command line and Git for reproducible data analysis and scientific computing. Learn how to automate repetitive research tasks by working at the Unix command line and track your personal and collaborative work with Git and GitHub.
This hands-on workshop is open to anyone and based on lessons from Software Carpentry. You do not need any experience with the software to participate but you will need access to a Windows, Mac or Linux computer. Lunch and refreshments will be provided for in-person participants. Instructions for accessing course material and installing software will be sent in advance. For questions, contact Digital Humanities Trainer, Jesse Sadler (jrsadler@vt.edu).
Learning outcomes:
- Be able to navigate the file system using the command line.
- Learn how the use of Git improves reproducibility of your data analysis.
- Become familiar with the basics of how to use GitHub for collaboration.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, welcome! Please email library-event-accessibility@groups.office365.vt.edu at least 10 days prior to the event.
- Date:
- Wednesday, August 13, 2025
- Time:
- 9:00am - 4:30pm
- Location:
- UMALL 2104
- Campus:
- Blacksburg Campus
- Audience:
- Alumni Beginners Faculty/Staff Graduate Students Postdoc Public Researchers Undergraduates
- Categories:
- Workshop Workshop > Data Science
Social Science Data Consultant and Data Education Coordinator
Digital Humanities Trainer and Project Consultant