The DKZ.2R presents, as a part of our “Trainings” work package, a Carpentries Workshop on the 18th and 22nd of November on the topic of “Introduction to the Unix Shell, Git, and GitLab”. This is an official Carpentries Workshop and will be hosted on-site at RWTH Aachen University.

Workshop material is available online and will be presented by official Carpentries instructors, who will guide you through the concepts with the help of hands-on exercises and personalized support. The course is designed for beginners and is open to participants from all domains. No prior knowledge is required. If you are interested in taking part in the workshop, you can sign up here.

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