Make like a Snake! A learning path for reproducible and sharable analysis
The ability to orchestrate a complex analysis of a large dataset and to make that analysis both scalable and repeatable is a challenge that any modern bioinformatician must tackle, especially where high-throughput sequencing is involved. The Snakemake workflow engine is a powerful tool that can help with this, but many users at first struggle to understand what Snakemake can do for them, and how to begin working with it.
Effective use of Snakemake requires grasping both the core concepts of the system itself and the ecosystem of software and practices that are used with it. This session will outline a structured programme of Snakemake training and how it fits into the broader bioinformatics training landscape. Additionally, we will discuss ongoing work with BioFAIR and WorkflowHub, which is helping to connect these projects with the Snakemake community. The session will also introduce new teaching materials designed to guide Snakemake learners toward the resources that ultimately enable reproducible research.
Key Topics:
- Understanding Snakemake and its capabilities
- Building scalable and reproducible bioinformatics workflows
- Training resources and their role in bioinformatics education
- Integrating Snakemake with BioFAIR and WorkflowHub
- New teaching materials for Snakemake learners
Join this UK Training Club Call to learn how Snakemake can transform your approach to bioinformatics analysis and workflow automation!
Speaker
Timothy Booth, Bioinformatician & Software Developer, Edinburgh Genomics
Timothy is a bioinformatician and software developer at Edinburgh Genomics. At this core sequencing facility, he has developed multiple pipelines for rapid and reliable sequencing data analysis, with Snakemake at the heart of these workflows. He has contributed to both the Snakemake developer community and the Snakemake codebase itself.
With over two decades of teaching experience in Linux skills, programming, and data analysis, Timothy has designed an introductory Snakemake course that is now part of the Software Carpentries extended curriculum. This course has become one of the most popular training offerings from Edinburgh Genomics, attracting participants from around the world.
How to join
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