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ELIXIR node event Versioning code and documentation with Git & GitHub

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Date: 5 - 6 November 2026

Language of instruction: English

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This hands-on course introduces Git and GitHub to researchers, trainers, support staff, and anyone interested in version control. Git and GitHub are essential tools for ensuring reproducibility and efficient collaboration in computational projects. You will learn how to configure Git, manage project history, and work with local and remote repositories. Through practical exercises, you will gain confidence in creating and managing repositories, applying core Git operations, and collaborating through branching and pull requests. 

Keywords: basic bioinformatics, ELIXIR, hands-on, research data management

Venue: Ghent - VIB/UGent FSVM II, Technologiepark 75

City: Zwijnaarde

Country: Belgium

Postcode: 9052

Learning objectives:

  • “Apply essential Git operations (staging committing pushing) for effective workflow locally and remotely”
  • “Connect and synchronize local repositories with GitHub”
  • “Create and manage repositories to track changes and maintain project history”
  • “Implement branching and pull request workflows for collaborative development”
  • “Interpret Git history and logs to monitor project evolution and resolve issues”
  • “Troubleshoot common version control problems using basic debugging techniques”

Organizer: VIB

Event types:

  • Workshops and courses

Sponsors: ELIXIR Belgium

Instructors: Bruna Piereck

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