To get the most out of this book

To maximize the value of your time, a very basic knowledge of the Python programming language and the Bash command line is recommended. In addition, some background in the biotechnology and life sciences spheres is recommended to best understand the tutorials and use cases.

If you are using the digital version of this book, we advise you to type the code yourself or access the code from the book's GitHub repository (a link is available in the next section). Doing so will help you avoid any potential errors related to the copying and pasting of code.