A workshop offered in collaboration with the Graduate center of Bonn University.

In this workshop, participants will learn how to get started using git to control files on their devices, connecting their local repositories with a remote website, and working collaboratively with other participants. All content will be demonstrated with live-coding, and supported with independent exercises.

We will cover the following Topics (selection):

  • Setting up Git on your device
  • Creating a repository to version control your documents
  • Tracking changes and getting used to the git workflow
  • Exploring history and ignoring files
  • Connecting to a remote repository (GitHub/GitLab/Codeberg/etc.)
  • Collaborating with others in a remote repository.

Workshop material is available online and will be presented by instructors who will walk you through the steps and are available for questions throughout the event. The Workshop is open to all early career researchers from all domains.

No prior knowledge of Git is necessary. To participate in the course please bring your own laptop. Workshop material is available online (Link to Workshop Material) and will be presented by instructors who will walk you through the steps and are available for questions throughout the event.

If you are interested in taking part in the workshop, you can sign up here.

  • Title: Introduction to Working with Git
  • When: Wednesday, May 6th (09:00am-4pm)
  • Where: Bonn (University Bonn)
  • Format: This workshop in In-Person and no remote or online attendance options are currently planned.

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