Linux and TCL Workshop
The IEEE BIT Student Branch in association with CEDA and CAS successfully conducted a two-day workshop on Linux and TCL on 1 and 2 December 2025, designed to enhance participants’ practical understanding of open-source operating systems and scripting methodologies widely used in contemporary engineering workflows. The workshop drew strong attendance across both days, reflecting sustained
student interest in command-line environments and automation-focused programming.
Day 1: Linux Workshop
The opening day introduced students to the Linux operating environment and was facilitated by Ms. Nandika R, an AI and DevOps Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services and a Board of Studies member at BNMIT. With contributions to AI-driven innovations and multiple recognitions in technology excellence, the resource person delivered a structured overview of Linux fundamentals.
The session covered Linux architecture, terminal commands, file handling, permissions, environment variables, process management, and extensive demonstrations on Vim as a modal editor. Students practiced commands in real time on Linux systems available in the VLSI laboratory, ensuring practical familiarity with terminal workflows and scripting basics.
The first day concluded with participants gaining a clear and confident command of essential Linux operations and introductory scripting practices. The structured demonstrations, combined with sustained hands-on engagement, enabled students to translate theoretical concepts into practical execution. The day’s sessions effectively established a strong technical foundation for subsequent exploration of automation-oriented workflows, setting the stage for the second day’s focus on TCL.
Day 2: TCL Workshop
The second day focused on TCL programming and its relevance in automation within semiconductor and engineering tools. The session was facilitated by Ms. Ramapriya
C G, a senior SoC design professional at Intel with expertise in low- power design and physical implementation methodologies.
Participants were introduced to core TCL constructs including variables, branching, looping, and procedures, along with demonstrations on how TCL scripts interface with command interpreters in EDA flows. Students executed scripts, experimented with modifications, and discussed syntax behaviour and automation techniques.
The second day drew to a close with participants achieving a functional understanding of TCL scripting and its role in driving automation within engineering and EDA environments. The progressive demonstrations and practice-oriented exercises strengthened student’s ability to interpret commands, construct scripts, and apply language constructs meaningfully. The workshop concluded with participants equipped with industry-relevant scripting skills and a comprehensive appreciation of TCL's utility in modern design flows.
The workshop strengthened participants’ practical understanding of Linux and TCL as essential components of modern engineering workflows.
Students gained hands-on exposure to terminal-based development, scripting, and automation principles that support both software infrastructure and semiconductor design. Certificates of participation were distributed upon successful completion of the workshop.
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- Bangalore Institute Of Technology, Department Of Electronics Engg (VDT)
- Bangalore, Karnataka
- India 560004
- Building: Main building
- Room Number: Seminar hall
- Starts 24 November 2025 06:28 PM UTC
- Ends 29 November 2025 06:32 PM UTC
- No Admission Charge