Byte-sized RSE: Intermediate Git

Please note that this session is funded by UKRN, with the primary audience being the UKRN network. Tickets will be made available to the general public on 3 November.

Basic Git training usually covers the essential concepts, such as adding files, committing changes, viewing commit history, and checking out or reverting to earlier versions. But for RSEs working in collaborative, code-intensive projects, that is just the tip of the iceberg. More detailed topics like branching and merging strategies, and understanding merge conflicts are critical for managing code across teams and maintaining clean, reproducible development workflows.

About Byte-sized RSE

Byte-sized RSE is a series of events providing key research software skills in just 1 hour! Byte-sized RSE series was originally developed by the SSI and Imperial College London in 2022 as part of the UNIVERSE-HPC project. We are currently running 6 selected episodes from the original series. Each session has a companion podcast episode in the Code for Thought podcast series.

About the Research Software Camp: Careers and Skills in Research Software

The Software Sustainability Institute (SSI) runs Research Software Camps (RSCs), which aim to improve coding literacy by providing attendees with tailored programmes consisting of online workshops; panel discussions; resources such as guides, articles, and videos; and one-to-one support around specific topics within research software. The RSC format prioritises entry-level training while also supporting the transition to intermediate skills.

This year’s Research Software Camp, Careers and Skills in Research Software, will be delivered over the course of two weeks as a multi-session event tailored for early-career professionals, recent graduates, and anyone looking to transition into research software roles. Through a combination of hands-on workshops and engaging panel discussions, attendees will gain a strong foundation in both the technical and professional competencies in research software.