Get yourself and your laptop ready for data analysis
There is a minimal set of software that should be installed on laptops BEFORE attending a workshop. Instructions will be provided to attendees prior to the workshop and can also be found within the following PDF documents.
– One for open-source, Linux-based workshops
– One for R-based analysis workshops
Preparation for Linux-based workshops
Preparation for R-based workshops
There are numerous online resources that can help you get started learning Linux and NGS analysis. Here is a list of some useful websites:
Linux:
- Software Carpentry The Unix Shell (text format)
- Software Carpentry The Unix Shell (Video Lessons – recommended)
- Lynda.com Up and Running with Bash Scripting (2021 – 1h25)
- Standford open classroom Practical Linux
- Linux command cheatsheet for NGS
General Data Analysis:
- Harvard CS109 Data Science: cs109.github.io/2015 (contains CS 109 taught from 2013 to present)