This course is designed for researchers and support staff who are new to version control and want to adopt best practices for managing code and collaborating on scientific projects. As research becomes increasingly computational, using free tools like Git and GitHub is essential for tracking changes, ensuring reproducibility, and working efficiently in teams. In this hands-on session, you will learn how to set up Git, manage your project history, and collaborate using GitHub.

By the end of the course, you will be able to confidently use Git from the command line, create and manage repositories, and contribute to shared projects through branching and pull requests.

Objectives

• Configure Git on a local machine to prepare for version control in research projects.
• Create and manage repositories using Git commands to track changes and maintain project history.
• Apply basic Git operations (e.g., staging, committing, pushing) to work effectively with local and remote repositories.
• Implement branching and pull request workflows to collaborate with others on shared codebases.
• Interpret Git logs and history to understand project evolution and troubleshoot issues.
• Collaborate with other people on your project.

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Organized by VIB Training and Conferences and ELIXIR Belgium