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Series: Working with Command Line and Collaborating with Git
Note: this is a hands-on workshop. A laptop computer (not tablet) is required to follow along. Setup instructions will be sent out by email if you do not already have Unix Shell and Git installed.
In this interactive workshop series, you will build a mental model of how files and folders are organized on computer systems, learn to navigate files and directories on your computer through the Unix Shell command line, and use shell scripting to help you enhance workflows and save time by automating repetitive tasks. You will also learn the basic concepts of version control and how to use Git to track changes and resolve conflicts. In addition, a basic workflow for collaborating on GitHub will be introduced, along with best practices and tips on how to collaborate more effectively.
Session 1: [Bash] Introduction, fundamentals
- How computer interfaces have changed over time
- Start moving around your computer's folders in the terminal
- Create files, folders and placeholders
- How to search for files
Session 2: [Bash] Working with files, intro to loops and shell scripting
- Inspect and transform files
- How to write loops
- Create a runnable script
Session 3: [Git] Introduction to Git and GitHub
- Understand version control, Git, and GitHub
- Build a mental model of the Git system
- Learn and practice basic Git commands
Session 4: [Bash] Loops recap + Bash scripting for Research tasks automation
- Write scripts that process multiple files
- Run or schedule scripts for data processing or analysis
- Use AI-powered chatbots to design and write bash scripts
Session 5: [Git] Collaborating on GitHub
- Understand basic collaboration workflows using Git and GitHub
- Apply Git commands and workflows in a demo repository
- Learn best practices for collaboration with Git
- Date:
- Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Show more dates
- Time:
- 12:00pm - 1:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Sorrells Library, Den
- Audience:
- Faculty Staff Students
- Categories:
- Artificial Intelligence Collaboration & Teamwork CC Working With Data and Code
In-Person Workshop Information:
Directions for getting to the Den of Sorrells Library:
Sorrells Library is on the 4th Floor of Wean Hall, shown on the map here. If you enter in the front of Wean Hall, take the elevator down one floor. When you exit the elevator, the library will be on your left. The Den is in the back of the library.
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