Intro to Git & Github Workshops
Mon, 7th June | 18:30 - 20:30 BST (GMT+01:00)

If you’ve ever wondered what Git and GitHub are and why they are so popular, then join us for this 2-day virtual workshop, where you’ll get hands-on with Git software and the Github platform!

We’ll explore:
  • The Command Line Interface
  • Basics of version control
  • Essential git concepts, such as commits, branches, conflicts, and local vs remote repositories
  • Core features of Github - including collaboration via Pull Requests

So -  whether you are a total beginner with little/no coding experience, or an intermediate level developer looking to sharpen your skills, there’ll be something for everyone!

Our lead instructors:
  • Katie Sanderson - Software Engineer @ Goldman Sachs
  • Zahra Waheed - Bioinformatician @ EMBL-EBI
Our assistant instructors:
  • Kim Diep - Software Engineer & Tech Coach @ Tech Returners
  • Shannon Farvolden - Software  Engineer @ Pace

Agenda

Day 1: Monday June 7th, 6:30-8:30pm (BST) :
  • Command line interfaces
  • Version control systems
  • Git: commits, branches, conflicts, etc
Day 2: Tuesday June 8th, 6:30-8:30pm (BST) :
  • Git: local vs remote repositories
  • GitHub

IMPORTANT - You must attend both workshops so only RSVP if you can attend the Monday and Tuesday evening. There are workshop prerequisites which we will email you a few days beforehand, as well as the Discord join information if you're not already in there. If you have any questions please drop us an email hello@codebar.io.

Go to external booking site

Host

codebar

View larger map

Information

Monday June 7th, 6:30-8:30pm (BST) & Tuesday June 8th, 6:30-8:30pm (BST)

Organisers

Kimberley Cook (She/Her)

Kimberley Cook (She/Her)

Help make coding more accessible

Your support helps create free, inclusive spaces where people can build skills, find community and take their next step in tech.

Give

A one-off gift or monthly donation helps codebar continue providing free workshops and opportunities for people who might otherwise struggle to access tech education.

Donate to codebar
Fundraise

Take on one of our many challenge events (with support every step of the way from our fundraising team) or raise money your own way so that more people can learn, belong and thrive in tech.

Start fundraising
Corporate support

From sponsoring a single workshop, to partnering on a bigger event or sponsoring our podcast. There are so many ways for companies to partner with us to help build a more inclusive tech industry.

Partner with us
Other ways

Our supporters all play a role in creating change. Whether you’re volunteering, shopping online or giving through your workplace, every contribution helps us reach more people and create more opportunities.

Email us to help