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Intro to Unix and Git: working at the command line (Software Carpentry)

Ended Aug 13, 2025
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Full course description

Term:  Fall 2025

Date: August 13th, 2025

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (lunch 12:30-1:30)

Location: University Mall 2104 (directions) & Online

Instructors: Nathaniel Porter & Jesse Sadler

Presented By: University Libraries (LIB)

 

Description:

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. Instructions for accessing course material and installing software will be sent in advance. Lunch and refreshments will be provided for in-person participants. If you have any questions before the session, please contact Jesse Sadler (jrsadler@vt.edu), Digital Humanities Trainer and Project Consultant.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, welcome! Please email library-event-accessibility-g@vt.edu at least 10 days prior to the event. 

Please Note Only 20 spaces are Available in person, please answer the Canvas email you recieve after registering asking how you plan attend