Code Anxiety Club

Date:

04/08/2026

Organised by:

UK Data Service

Presenter:

Jools Kasmire, Louise Capener, Nadia Kennar and Sarwat Qureshi

Level:

Entry (no or almost no prior knowledge)

Contact:

Bethan Jones
bethan.jones-4@manchester.ac.uk

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Venue: Online

Description:

Feeling overwhelmed by the command line? Confused by file pathways? Want to navigate the world of coding with confidence? Join the Code Anxiety Club!

Viewers can follow along as we work through common beginner topics while coding live for a quick half hour. No prior experience, installed software or setup required. Viewers can interact via the YouTube chat (you must have a YouTube account to comment) and we will try our best to answer your questions and comments.

There is no need to book a place, please follow the livestream link to join the session.

Git structure

4 August, 13:30-14:00

Content:

  • Understanding the root level and top-level organisation of a Git repository.
  • Get to grips with configuration files and why they matter.
  • Learn why consistent naming conventions for files and folders are important.
  • Understand the difference between versions and tagged versions, and when to use each.

To join this session, please follow the link to our livestream - 4 August 2026.

Presenters: Jools Kasmire, Louise Capener, Nadia Kennar and Sarwat Qureshi with interactive moderation to ensure your questions are answered in real-time.

Cost:

Free

Website and registration:

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Region:

International

Keywords:

Quantitative Data Handling and Data Analysis, ICT and Software


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