More information about this boot camp is available on the eResearch New Zealand posting.

Instructors: Shreyas Cholia, Ariel Rokem, Tim McNamara, Nick Jones

What: This event is an excellent opportunity for researchers who are interested in learning about how to integrate technology into their research practice. Arranged as a set of tutorials and hands-on sessions, Software Carpentry Boot Camps provide proven tools to assist researchers in their day-to-day work.

Who: The course is aimed at postgraduate students and other scientists who are familiar with basic programming concepts (like loops, conditionals, arrays, and functions) but need help to translate this knowledge into practical tools to help them work more productively.

Requirements: Participants must bring a laptop with a few specific software packages installed. (The list will be sent to participants a week before the bootcamp.)

Content: The syllabus for this bootcamp will include:

• using the shell to do more in less time
• using version control to manage and share information
• basic Python programming
• how (and how much) to test programs
• documentation and debugging

Contact: Please mail for more information.