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Workshop Introduces Students to GitHub Fundamentals and Version Control Systems

Published on: March 14, 2026

The School of Science & Technology at Swami Rama Himalayan University organized a technical workshop titled “GitHub Basics & Version Control” on 14 March 2026 in Computer Lab–6. The workshop was conducted under the IEEE SRHU Student Branch (STB60226050) with the aim of familiarizing students with essential tools and practices widely used in modern software development. A total of 62 students participated in the session, demonstrating keen interest in learning industry-relevant programming and project management practices.

The workshop was delivered by Mr. Radhe Shankar, Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at the School of Science & Technology. The session focused on introducing students to the fundamentals of GitHub and version control systems, which are crucial for managing software projects and enabling collaborative programming in professional environments. Through detailed explanations and practical demonstrations, the resource person guided students through the essential components of GitHub, helping them understand how developers manage and track changes in code over time.

During the workshop, students were introduced to key concepts such as repository creation and management, commits, branching, and version tracking. The session also covered how GitHub supports collaborative workflows, allowing multiple developers to contribute to a project while maintaining an organized and traceable development process. The resource person demonstrated how repositories are created and managed, how updates are recorded through commits, and how branches can be used to develop and test new features without affecting the main project codebase.

The practical component of the workshop helped students understand how these tools function in real-world software development scenarios. By observing demonstrations and interacting during the session, participants gained valuable exposure to widely used industry practices in software project management and collaborative coding. The workshop also highlighted how version control systems improve productivity, ensure transparency in development processes, and help maintain structured documentation of code changes.

Students participated enthusiastically throughout the workshop, engaging actively with the concepts discussed and seeking clarifications on various aspects of GitHub usage. The interactive environment encouraged students to explore the practical relevance of version control systems and understand how these tools support efficient teamwork in software development projects.

Overall, the workshop proved to be an enriching learning experience for the participants. It helped strengthen their technical understanding of collaborative programming and provided practical insights into tools that are fundamental to the modern software development ecosystem. Such initiatives continue to support students in building essential technical competencies and preparing them for professional careers in the rapidly evolving field of technology.

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Prof Rakesh Kumar

Prof Rakesh Kumar is the Founder and President of the Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation (USA), dedicated to vaddressing the distinct issues affecting young women with breast cancer. He also serves as the International Endowed Chair Professor at the Cancer Research Institute of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. Additionally, he holds adjunct professorships at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr Kumar earned his Ph.D. from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1984 and began his research career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in January 1986. From 1988 to 2017, he held various academic and leadership positions —including faculty member, tenured professor, distinguished professor, endowed chair, department chair, and research leader—at esteemed institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. From 2017 to 2022, he served as the National Chair for Cancer Research for the Government of India and as a distinguished professor, continuing his innovative work in breast cancer research.

With nearly 40 years of research and professional experience, Dr. Kumar has made conceptual contributions to the field of cancer research (h-index 108, citations >50,000). He has authored over 325 peer-reviewed publications, edited or co-edited nine books, and delivered 290 invited lectures worldwide. His work has been featured on the covers of 18 major cancer journals and has been highlighted in institutional research reports of the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Kumar has guided 67 trainees throughout his career. He serves on the editorial boards of multiple leading cancer journals and has served on the editorial boards of 21 top cancer journals. His global reputation is further demonstrated by his participation in about 100 peer-review panels for cancer research funding in the US and internationally over the past 28 years.

Dr. Kumar's innovative research has earned him numerous prestigious honors, including the Hinkle Society Faculty Award at Penn State University (1994), the Dalla/Fort Worth Living Legend Faculty Achievement Award in Basic Sciences (2004), the Ranbaxy Research Award (2006), and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research (2013), among others. Dr. Kumar's pioneering research continues to have a profound influence on the fields of oncology and breast cancer, opening up new opportunities for biomedical scientists and trainees worldwide.