Software Carpentry in Two Minutes
Our Mission
We make scientists and engineering more productive by teaching them basic computing skills.
The Problem
- Surveyed 1972 scientists in 2008.
- "How do you use computers?"
- "How did you learn what you know?"
The Problem
- Scientists spend 40% of their time building or using software.
- 55% say this figure is rising.
- 96% are mostly self-taught.
The Problem
- No hard data on how well they do things.
- But anecdotal evidence suggests "not very".
Our Solution
- Intensive hands-on training.
- Two full days of instruction.
the Unix shell
Git and GitHub
Python or R
SQL
Git and GitHub
Python or R
SQL
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automate repetitive tasks
track and share work
build modular code
manage data
track and share work
build modular code
manage data
Outcomes
- 20% improvement in productivity is common.
- 10X isn't rare.
Outcomes
- Empowers people.
- HPC, the cloud, web services, big data, ...
- Reproducible research, open science, ...
The Details
- Materials are all open access.
- Instructors are volunteers.
- Only cost is travel and accommodation
- (but contributions to central costs are welcome).
Scope
Workshops
Enrolment
Increase both numbers 50% in 2014.
How To Help
- Come and learn.
- Join the discussion.
- Host a workshop.
- Become an instructor.
- Create new teaching materials.