Pre-Hackathon Reading Material

Prepare for the Hackathon

To ensure all participants are equipped to make the most of the hackathon, we’ve compiled a list of pre-read materials and resources. These resources cover essential skills for collaborative coding, R programming, and Git/GitHub workflows.

Pre-Reading Materials

• Git and GitHub: Collaborative coding will be a core component of the hackathon. Please review the following materials to ensure you’re familiar with these tools:

  • Introduction to GitHub

  • GitHub for Beginners

  • More GitHub Tips

• R Programming: Many of the hackathon activities will involve R. The following resources will help you get up to speed:

  • Introduction to R

  • R for Data Science

• R Package Development: For those interested in contributing to package development or using custom R packages:

  • R Packages Book

Software Setup

Before the event, ensure the following are installed and set up on your laptop:

• R

• RStudio

• Git

If you need assistance with installation, refer to the guides linked above, or feel free to reach out to us prior to the hackathon.

Questions?

For any queries about the resources or preparation, contact:

• Waithera Mwangi: waithera.mwangi@cema.africa

• Noel Likalamu: noel.likalamu@cema.africa

For any queries about setting your software up, contact:

• OJ Watson: o.watson15@imperial.ac.uk

By familiarising yourself with these resources, you’ll be ready to contribute effectively and make the most of your hackathon experience.

We look forward to seeing you all in Nairobi soon!

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