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Getting started

Start a training environment

To use the pre-built environment we provide on GitHub Codespaces, click the "Open in GitHub Codespaces" button below. For other options, see Environment options.

We recommend opening the training environment in a new browser tab or window (use right-click, ctrl-click or cmd-click depending on your equipment) so that you can read on while the environment loads. You will need to keep these instructions open in parallel to work through the course.

Open in GitHub Codespaces

Environment basics

This training environment contains all the software, code and data necessary to work through the training course, so you don't need to install anything yourself.

The codespace is set up with a VSCode interface, which includes a filesystem explorer, a code editor and a terminal shell. All instructions given during the course (e.g. 'open the file', 'edit the code' or 'run this command') refer to those three parts of the VSCode interface unless otherwise specified.

If you are working through this course by yourself, please acquaint yourself with the environment basics for further details.

Version requirements

This training works with Nextflow 25.10.2 or later with the v2 syntax parser ENABLED. If you are using a local or custom environment, please make sure you are using the correct settings as documented here.

Readiness checklist

Think you're ready to dive in?

  • I understand the goal of this course and its prerequisites
  • My environment is up and running

If you can check all the boxes, you're good to go.

To begin, select a Side Quest from the navigation menu.