Version Control With Git (Oct 2025)

Version control is the lab notebook of the digital world: it’s what professionals use to keep track of what they’ve done and to collaborate with other people. Every large software development project relies on it, and most programmers use it for their small jobs as well. And it isn’t just for software: books, papers, small data sets, and anything that changes over time or needs to be shared can and should be stored in a version control system.

This interactive, half-day workshop will cover setting up Git, creating repositories, tracking changes, and exploring history. Through live coding exercises, you will also discover how to set which files to track, manage version conflicts, and connect to remote repositories. We will also look at the topics of open science, and how git can help you manage licensing and citations.

FAQs

What should I bring into the event?

This is an online workshop, so you will need to provide your own computer and have access to a reliable internet connection sufficient for video conferencing. A second monitor is highly recommended.

What prior experience do I need?
You will need to be familiar with using the Unix command line interface. Introduction to the Unix Shell (Sep 2025) is a recommended but not mandatory prerequisite.

Who should attend?

This workshop is suitable for researchers from any discipline seeking an introduction to version control with Git. 

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

You can email training@qcif.edu.au.

What's the cancellation policy?

Cancellations are accepted up to three working days before the start of the workshop. If you do not join on the day without having cancelled beforehand, you may be blocked from attending any future QCIF training workshops.