McMaster University Research Software Development

Introduction to Git Repository Management Services

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Helps participants choose the web-based repository management system that best suits the needs of their project and team.

Building Modern Single-Page Applications

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Teaches participants how to create a Next.js application and style its components to conform to a conistent theme and adhere to the modern mobile responsiveness guidelines and the AODA accessibility standards.

Docker Basics for Web Development

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Teaches participants how to utilize one of the most popular container and containers orchestration technology, Docker and Docker Compose in a web development context.

Technology Stack Selection

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Helps participants choose the technology stack that best suits the scope and needs of their software project.

Basic Security for Web Development

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Helps participants improves the security of their Next.js SPA by adding SSL certificates, single sign-on, security headers and secure local storage.

Reproducible Research Software

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Teach participants the principles of reproducible research software and what to do to improve reproducibility in their research.

Introduction to Software Design Patterns

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Introduces participants to various software design architectures and how these patterns benefit software development.

Introduction to the Agile Methodology

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Introduces participants to the Agile methodology in software development and teaches them how they can use existing tools like GitHub Projects and Microsoft Planner to leverage the Agile design principles in their software project.

Building Modern JavaScript Websites

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Teaches participants how to style a JavaScript web application and ensure that it meets the modern mobile responsiveness guidelines and the AODA accessibility standards.

Setting Up a New Software Project

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Guides participants through the process of setting up a new software project including tech stack selection, server configuration, repository and ticket management.