This tutorial is aimed at students who have no experience with using the command line. You will be introduced to basic commands and concepts that are needed to manage a simple project. Next, we will move onto writing simple scripts for task automation. In this section, you will learn about variables, loops and conditionals. The class is entirely hands-on, you will follow the instructor and will have time for independent exercises. 

Syllabus

• File management for a scientific project
• Text editing with nano
• Basic Unix commands and parameters
• Command redirection and pipes
• Running programs on the command line
• Basics of shell scripting – variables, loops and if statements
• Worked example of a shell script
  
  

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this workshop you will be able to:

• Identify the situations when the Linux command line is needed
• Apply the Linux commands to manage data and programs
• Develop simple shell scripts for task automation
• Troubleshoot simple shell scripts

Dates & Booking Information

• There are no further sessions taking place this academic year. Course dates for 2024-25 will be available to book from late September.

  To book your place, please follow the booking process advertised on the main programme page