Version Control with Git
A workshop offered by the University IT and Data Center (HRZ)
Do you develop software? Never used git before? Or maybe you use it but do not understand what is actually going on? This course is for you!
In-person Workshop
Tuesday, April 29, 2026
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 30, 2026
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Trainer
Dr. Florian Boecker
Language
English
Location
Wegelerstr. 6, 53115 Bonn
PC Room 0.012
Target Group
Doctoral students and postdocs
Track(s)
Research, Business and Organizations
Certificate
8 units are applicable within the Doctorate plus or Careers plus certificate
Description
Tip for developers: This course goes together well with our Python introduction course, and we have scheduled them in the same week.
The course is open to all students and employees of Uni Bonn free of charge. Basic experience with the Linux console is recommended (see our Linux tutorial). Bender access is not necessary.
The course will be held at least twice, over two consecutive half-days in each case.
Registration happens via eCampus. Simply join this course like any other eCampus course.
IMPORTANT: You must join one of the groups to attend!
Content
- Background
- Setting up git
- Creating Repositories
- Tracking Changes
- Exploring the History
- Ignoring Things
- Remotes
- Collaborating
- Conflicts
- Licensing and Open Science Considerations
Creditable for the Micro Credential 'AI & Digital Skills'
Micro Credentials for doctoral students offer the opportunity to systematically add key future skills to your professional expertise. You can apply for a Micro Credential if you successfully complete at least four workshops from one area of expertise.
Contact
High Performance Computing at the University of Bonn
More Workshops?
Have a look at further workshops offered in our Doctorate plus program this semester.
Also see
Certificate Doctorate plus
Acquire the Doctorate plus Certificate in one of our three career tracks and apply for an 'Add-on' in your track (job shadowing or career coaching).
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