FAQ

1. Who is it for?

The Programming Café is for researchers (incl. PhDs) of all levels of programming, regardless of their field of study or level of experience.

  • Beginner programmers can find a supportive environment that will connect you with like-minded, but also help you learn how to code and get the help you need
  • Advanced programmers can share their expertise and connect with other skilled programmers to stay up-to-date with the latest trends
  • Interdisciplinary researchers can find a supportive and collaborative environment here where they can learn programming skills that are relevant to their research
  • Data specialists can find a platform to connect with other researchers who share their interest, learn from each other and collaborate on data-driven research projects

2. Why should I invest my time?

Programming can be a daunting task, especially when you are just starting out, but it does not have to be a lonely one. If you help us building the community, we can support each other, learn from each other and grow together.

3. Will there be food?

We will try to always provide some source of food for the lunch breaks. However, you can bring your own lunch with you!

4. I am a Bachelor/Master student. Can I attend?

As we are just starting this initiative, we want to focus on researchers (PhDs, Postdocs, profs, etc.) in the beginning.

5. I have an idea for a session, but I would not like to present it myself.

We are happy for any ideas and suggestions! If you flag an interesting topic to us, we can find a speaker at EUR or different institutions.

6. I have a pesky bug and just do not know how to solve it. Can I have 1:1 consultation?

As of now, our research software trainers are not offering 1:1 support. However, if you approach us during/after the Programming Café, we can discuss the bug with you and have a look at it! Who knows, maybe some of your colleagues ran into the same bug before and knows the solution to it already!

In case you haven’t found the answer for your question please feel free to contact us, we will be happy to help you.