===== Introductory Material =====
You should be familiar with the following materials to participate:

=== Scientific Python ===

  * [[http://scipy-lectures.github.io/intro/intro.html|Scientific computing with tools and workflow]]\\
  * [[http://scipy-lectures.github.io/intro/language/python_language.html|The Python language]]\\
  * [[http://scipy-lectures.github.io/intro/numpy/index.html|NumPy: creating and manipulating numerical data]]\\
  * [[http://scipy-lectures.github.io/intro/help/help.html|Getting help and finding documentation]]

=== git ===
The first six chapters from the [[http://swcarpentry.github.io/git-novice/|The Software Carpentry git introduction]]:

  * [[http://swcarpentry.github.io/git-novice/01-basics|Automated Version Control]]
  * [[http://swcarpentry.github.io/git-novice/02-setup|Setting up git]]
  * [[http://swcarpentry.github.io/git-novice/03-create|Creating a Repository]]
  * [[http://swcarpentry.github.io/git-novice/04-changes|Tracking Changes]]
  * [[http://swcarpentry.github.io/git-novice/05-history|Exploring History]]
  * [[http://swcarpentry.github.io/git-novice/06-ignore|Ignoring Things]]

==== Additional materials ====
Additional materials for the curious:

  * [[http://docs.python.org/tutorial/|Python Tutorial]] - short, easy and comprehensive introduction to Python for programmers
  * [[http://www.pythonchallenge.com/|Python Challenge]] - are you already a Python guru? Challenge your Python knowledge with the Python puzzles.
  * [[http://docs.python.org/library/index.html|Library Reference]] - complete reference to Python standard library
  * [[http://diveintopython3.problemsolving.io/|Dive into Python 3]]
  * [[http://www.whoishostingthis.com/resources/python/|Python Introduction, Resources and FAQs]] - a catalogue of introductory python materials