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Code Anxiety Club

24 Jun 2025 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Online
Drop-in session
Data skills
Open door

Why attend?

Feeling overwhelmed by the command line? Confused by file pathways? Want to navigate the world of coding with confidence? Join the Code Anxiety Club!

Viewers can follow along as we work through common beginner topics while coding live for a quick half hour. No prior experience, installed software or setup required. Viewers can interact via the YouTube chat (you must have a YouTube account to comment) and we will try our best to answer your questions and comments.

There is no need to book a place, please follow the livestream link to join each session.

Workshop dates and topics

24 June 2025: Opening Windows: Navigating IDEs vs. command line

Content:

  • Differences between command line and Integrated Development Environments (IDEs).
  • Introduction to R Studio and other popular IDEs.
  • When to use the command line vs. an IDE.

To join this session, please follow the link to our livestream - 24 June.

22 July 2025: Where am I? Understanding file navigation

Content:

  • Navigating directories and understanding your current location.
  • Common file management commands across different operating systems.
  • Practical exercises to build confidence in moving around your system.

To join this session, please follow the link to our livestream - 22 July.

26 August 2025: Pathways to success: Mastering file pathways

Content:

  • Absolute vs. relative pathways: What’s the difference?
  • Tips and tricks for finding files quickly.
  • Best practices for managing file structures in your projects.

To join this session, please follow the link to our livestream - 26 August.

Presenters: Jools Kasmire, Louise Capener, Nadia Kennar and Sarwat Qureshi, with interactive moderation to ensure your questions are answered in real-time.