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What is a "Software Carpentry Workshop"?

A Software Carpentry workshop is hands-on two-day event that covers the core skills needed to be productive in a small research team. Short tutorials alternate with practical exercises, and all instruction is done via live coding.

What are the topics covered during this workshop?

This workshop covers an introduction to UNIX (and Bash) in order to master Git, the version control system, which will be extensively covered during these two days. The second main topic is an introduction to programming with the Python programming language (Day 2).

The workshop will be held in English.

(Why) should I attend this workshop?

First, you don't need to have any previous knowledge of the tools that will be presented at the workshop. If you have ever heard about Git or you know that Python is not only a snake, you are a good fit! Ideally, you want to learn about the topics covered in this workshop and you think that it might be useful for your research.

Everyone is welcome: PhD (students too), Profs, researchers in the Industry, and you. We are committed to making this workshop accessible to everybody. We have checked that the room is wheelchair / scooter accessible. Please contact us for further questions if you have special requirements.

You are required to abide by Software Carpentry's Code of Conduct though.

Who are the instructors?

• Dr Bérénice Batut (Freiburg Galaxy Team) as lead instructor
• Dr Björn Grüning (Freiburg Galaxy Team)
• Dr Julien Maupetit (TailorDev)
• Dr William Durand (TailorDev)

Instructors speak English, German and French.

Venue

The address is:

Faculty of Engineering University of Freiburg
Georges-Köhler-Allee 101
79110 Freiburg, Germany

Once in Freiburg, take Strassenbahn/Tramway # 4 towards Technische Fakultät/Messe and get off at the last stop: Technische Fakultät (time table). The 101 building in the first building accross the street with bikes (and a airplane) in front.

Program (more info soon)

Day 1

The workshop starts at 9am (9:00) and ends at 5pm (17:00).

The first day covers two main topics:

• Getting started with UNIX
• Git: from zero to hero!

In the evening, be ready for a social event!

Day2

The workshop starts at 9am (9:00) and ends at 5pm (17:00).

The second day is focused on the Python programming language.

Important notes

• You should have a valid EDUROAM account (https://www.eduroam.org/; ask your institute for an eduroam account). If you do not have access to EDUROAM, please contact us before the workshop;
• Bring your own laptop (ideally with a UNIX-based distribution, which includes MacOS). Alternatively, install VirtualBox and download the Ubuntu Desktop image. You can follow this tutorial to install Ubuntu Desktop in VirtualBox;
  
• Registration fees cover coffee breaks but lunchs are not included;
  
• You have to care by yourself for accommodation and travel costs if applicable;
• In Freiburg, you have to pay an additional accommodation tax. For business trips this tax has not to be paid if your employer fills out this form: http://www.freiburg.de/servicebw/UebernachtungSt_Arbeitgeberbescheinigung.pdf. Show this form to the hotel.

Other questions

• What is TailorDev? Is that a company? – Yes, TailorDev is a (French-based) company that aims at promoting Openness in Science. They help (and train) research labs and other companies to write great software and to open source their work (or open their data). "TailorDev Commons" is their way of sharing their knowledge with everyone. They will put the same energy and passion during this workshop as they would do for their clients!
• Why should I pay them registration fees? – From a legal perspective, it was the easiest way. TailorDev will use the money to cover the coffee breaks and all other expenses. The rest will be donated to the Software Carpentry Foundation. In addition, TailorDev will donate 200 USD to the Software Carpentry Foundation.
• I have a question or need more information about this workshop. – Feel free to contact us.