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ELIXIR node event Python introduction light course

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Date: 26 May - 2 June 2026

Language of instruction: English

This training is designed for researchers and support staff who are new to Python and need a gentle introduction before attending more advanced courses, such as Python for spatial data analysis. It addresses the common challenge of navigating Python-based workflows without prior coding experience. Participants will gain practical familiarity with Python environments, syntax, and basic operations, enabling them to understand and adapt existing scripts used in research contexts. While it won’t teach you to write Python code from scratch, it will equip you with the foundational knowledge needed to follow and modify scripts in future trainings. For those seeking to develop full scripting skills, we recommend the extended Python introduction course.

Keywords: programming

Learning objectives:

  • “Apply conditional statements to control the flow of simple Python scripts”
  • “Explain the purpose and structure of Python functions including arguments and return values”
  • “Identify basic Python data types such as lists tuples and dictionaries”
  • “Modify existing Python scripts to adapt them to specific research needs”
  • “Set up a conda environment and install packages relevant to data analysis workflows”
  • “Use Jupyter notebooks to run and modify existing Python code cells”

Organizer: VIB

Event types:

  • Workshops and courses

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