2021-03-19-git-and-gitlab.md

title: Project management with GitLab
layout: event
organizers:
  - erxleben
lecturers:
  - Hoffmann, Helene
  - Schmerler, Steve
type:   workshop
start:
    date:   "2021-03-19"
end:
    date:   "2021-03-22"
registration_link: https://events.hifis.net/event/50
location:
    campus: Online
fully_booked_out: true
registration_period:
    from:   "2021-03-08"
    to:     "2021-03-14"
excerpt:
    "This workshop will focus on project management with the GitLab platform.
    A primer for the prerequisite version control system Git will be offered to those not yet familiar with it."

Goal

The workshop is aimed at those who have to manage development projects in a research context. It introduces a workflow and best practises for day-to-day operations with the aim to increase productivity, overall quality and make everyones' life a bit easier.

Content

This course is split into two parts:

1. Introduction to version control using the tool Git
2. Project Management with the Web-Platform GitLab

Version Control is an essential building block in managing digital projects of any scale and enabling successful collaboration. Building on top of this, an advanced project management system provides further potential for enhanced productivity.

Requirements

No previous knowledge in the covered topics will be required. Participants are advised to have a computer on which they can install software.