# Plan for activities on learning to code in GROMACS (version 2)

**URL:** <https://gromacs.bioexcel.eu/t/plan-for-activities-on-learning-to-code-in-gromacs-version-2/5402>\
**Category:** GROMACS-related activities\
**Created:** [December 9, 2022, 5:27pm UTC](https://gromacs.bioexcel.eu/t/plan-for-activities-on-learning-to-code-in-gromacs-version-2/5402 "2022-12-09T17:27:05Z")\
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**Author:** ![avilla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f1d935/32.png) [@avilla](https://gromacs.bioexcel.eu/u/avilla)\
**Post date:** [December 9, 2022, 5:27pm UTC](https://gromacs.bioexcel.eu/t/plan-for-activities-on-learning-to-code-in-gromacs-version-2/5402/1 "2022-12-09T17:27:05Z")

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Hi,  
We have discussed within a group of core developers the idea to organize activities on learning to code in GROMACS. I will appreciate your feedback on the initiative.  
Below I try to summarize the discussed points.

The aim of the activities will be to provide a bridge to better contribute to the developers community of GROMACS. The targets are both new and experience developers (with mentoring role). We think that a background in molecular dynamics simulations and basic knowledge of programming (better in C++) will be a requirement and better if attendees has a clear “plan” (project) to contribute to GROMACS.

Topics:

- Software structure and interfaces in GROMACS
- Use of GROMACS GitLab - version control (including how to do an issue and MR)
- GROMACS CI and testing
- Best practice in GROMACS developers community (including expectation, communication channel, update documentation)
- Soft Skill (software development in teams and communication)

Format: lectures, open discussion, guided hands-on with mentoring.  
Period: Spring 2023  
Setting: a 2-3 day physical workshop or 4-5 half-day topic-based distance workshops ?

If you think, it will be of interest for the community, please do the poll at the end before 16-12-2022.

_Poll ([view on site](https://gromacs.bioexcel.eu/t/plan-for-activities-on-learning-to-code-in-gromacs-version-2/5402/1))_

Thank you  
\Alessandra  
PS it is the first time I try the poll feature of the forum.

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**Author:** ![Shefin2022](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f19dbf/32.png) [@Shefin2022](https://gromacs.bioexcel.eu/u/Shefin2022)\
**Post date:** [December 10, 2022, 9:05am UTC](https://gromacs.bioexcel.eu/t/plan-for-activities-on-learning-to-code-in-gromacs-version-2/5402/2 "2022-12-10T09:05:57Z")

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Hi mam  
Plz share the link to log in. Im unable to vote. I prefer 4 half /day topics online workshop.

Thank you  
Shefin