Computing

This part gets you comfortable with the command line, version control, and the core tools used throughout MQB.

You will learn

• Navigate files/directories efficiently (terminal basics)

• Write small shell scripts for reproducible workflows

• Use git to version-control your work and collaborate

• Work with LaTeX for scientific writing

• Get started with Python and R in a reproducible project setup

Prerequisites

• None assumed.

• If you are brand new to Jupyter, see the Jupyter introduction appendix.

Do this first

1. Start with Unix

2. Then Git

3. Then pick your primary language: Python and/or R

Where this goes next

Most later chapters assume you can:

• run commands in a terminal,

• manage files with relative paths,

• and pull/update the course repo with git.