SFU Computing Science Student Society
Tech Workshops for Dummies
posted by Elvin Zukic on May 30, 2024, 10:46 p.m.
Hey everyone,
Introducing Tech Workshops for Dummies, a six part series where you will learn Linux, Vim, Regex, Git, Docker, Python, and Java hosted by Jace M, our former System Administrator, in collaboration with the CSSS.
These workshops will run from June 3 to June 19 on every Monday and Wednesday from 4:30pm - 5:30pm in ASB9700 as follows:
June 3: Linux
June 5: VIM/Regex
June 10: Git
June 12: Docker
June 17: Python
June 19: Java
The first 2 workshops will be Linux and Vim/Regex and you can learn more about them below:
Linux (June 3rd)
Hey there! Do you keep hearing talk about this so-called "Linux Operating System," and not know where or how to start learning without feeling completely overwhelmed? See command-line instructions on homework assignment and can’t make heads or tails of what the teacher was intending?
Then this workshop is for you: the absolute beginner. Go from thinking the command line is a foreign language, to being acquainted with Linux concepts such as:
- The basic syntax and format of commands
- Shells, what they are and how to customize them
- How to update the PATH variable
- Interacting with a server [ssh and scp]
- The nature of the linux file system and file attributes
Come with questions and I’ll be happy to answer them.
Linux for Dummies, Part of a Tech Workshops For Dummies Series (1/6)
Date: Monday, June 3rd
Time: 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Location: ASB 9700 [CSIL]
VIM and Regex (June 5th)
Ever seen people modify files from the terminal without using VsCode or any other GUI editor and wanted to figure out how they are doing that? Or come across “regex” online and can’t figure out what the heck it is?
Then feel free to drop by our tech workshop where you can get a bit of backstory on VIM before getting a good sense of just how flexible and featureful it is while also dipping your toes into the world of regex.
You will learn things like:
- VIM: Basics: opening, closing, saving
- VIM: Search + Replace
- VIM: Panes + Tabs
- Regex: Bash and Grep
Come with questions and I’ll be happy to answer them.
By the end of this workshop, you’ll feel more comfortable coding like this: https://hackertyper.net/
You will need a linux operating system open in front of you [such as Debian or Ubuntu]. Preferably one where you have admin access [Not a CSIL computer].
VIM/Regex for Dummies, Part of a Tech Workshops For Dummies Series (2/6)
Date: Wednesday, June 5th
Time: 4:30PM - 5:30PM
Location: ASB 9700 [CSIL]
Hope to see you there!
Elvin Zukic
Director of Educational Events
Computing Science Student Society
