Software Development workshops

This practical introduction develops reproducible scientific workflows using Nextflow. Participants learn channels, processes, operators, executors, configuration, parameters and reusable modules, then apply them to an RNA-seq pipeline. The course shows how containerized dependencies and the dataflow programming model support execution on local machines, clusters and cloud infrastructure. Familiarity with Linux or macOS and a command shell is strongly recommended. Online sessions run 09:30–13:30 CET and the listed fee is €380.

Practise supervising an AI coding agent in reproducible bioinformatics analyses. The workshop begins with requests for individual Python functions in chat, then develops multi-step workflows using Claude's desktop tools on local project folders. Participants learn to inspect and correct generated code, document analyses, and distinguish successful execution from scientifically valid methods and assumptions. Genomics and tabular-data exercises cover delegation, review and reproducibility. Live online, 26–27 January, 14:00–18:00 Europe/Berlin (CET). Fee €280. Requires basic Python, a computer on which software can be installed, the Claude desktop app and an active paid Claude Pro-or-higher subscription for the course.