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README.md

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 ## Installation of the course
 
+Before undertaking the course, please be sure to check on the expected [prerequisites](prerequisites.md).
 To get started with the course, you have two options.
 Depending on whether you already have DuMu<sup>x</sup> installed or not, choose the one that fits your needs.
 

prerequisites.md

+# Prerequisites for the DuMu<sup>x</sup> course
+
+For mastering the DuMu<sup>x</sup> course, we recommend the following prerequisites:
+
+- **CLI:** Knowledge of basic Unix shell commands and interaction with a corresponding terminal is essential for the installation process as well as the compiliation and execution of the exercise programs. We can recommend this [Software Carpentry course](https://swcarpentry.github.io/shell-novice/) for learning the basics and this [cheat sheet](https://phoenixnap.com/kb/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/linuxCommandsAllUsersShouldKnow.pdf) for remembering them.
+
+- **C++:** DuMu<sup>x</sup> is a module on top of the C++ code base DUNE and itself contains several more advanced C++ language features. We recommend to be familiar with C++ templates and can recommend the following educational resources:
+ 
+  In general we recommend most CppCon Back to Basics videos, but here is a list of taylored suggestions for this course.
+  - OOP:
+    - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32tDTD9UJCE
+  - Compiling and Linking:
+    - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpkDQaYttR4
+  - Classes:
+    - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=motLOioLJfg&t=2685s
+    - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O65lEiYkkbc-
+  - Functions:
+    - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpHX1Du5R0Q&list=PLHTh1InhhwT7gQEuYznhhvAYTel0qzl72&index=45
+  - Templates:
+    - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XN319NYEOcE&list=PLHTh1InhhwT4TJaHBVWzvBOYhp27UO7mI&index=13
+    - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Y9XbltAfXs&list=PLHTh1InhhwT4TJaHBVWzvBOYhp27UO7mI&index=14
+  - Lambdas:
+    - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgNUBw3vcO4&list=PLHTh1InhhwT4TJaHBVWzvBOYhp27UO7mI&index=6
+  - Smart Pointers:
+    - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YokY6HzLkXs
+  - Memory:
+    - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqVWj0aVSxg
+  - STL:
+    - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXUXl_RzkAk
+
+- **Git:** Some of the exercises require the use of Git. This [Software Carpentry course](https://swcarpentry.github.io/git-novice/) teaches Git for beginners, while this [cheat sheet](https://about.gitlab.com/images/press/git-cheat-sheet.pdf) lists the most common Git commands.