Code anxiety club
| Dates: | 6 January 2026 |
| Times: | 01:30 - 14:00 |
| What is it: | Drop-in session |
| Organiser: | Cathie Marsh Institute for Social Research |
| How much: | Free |
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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 the session.
Workshop date and topic
Project organisation: Introduction to Python and R - your first scripts
Content:
- Create your first coding script in Visual Studio Code (Python) or RStudio ®.
- Master basic syntax and get to grips with functions.
- Practical exercises using the coding packages ‘pandas’ (Python) or ‘dyplyr’ (RStudio) to explore a simple dataset.
Please follow the link to the event webpage to access the livestream link.
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