FASTQ Files
Formatting & manipulation of sequence data.
FASTQ files are generated by high throughput sequencers and contain base call and quality information for sequence reads from a prepared DNA library. Understanding their structure and being able to extract pertinent information is a key first step to analyzing genomic data. This lesson explains the structure of FASTQ files and provides instruction on basic commands to help you manipulate the files for your needs.
FASTQ File Format
The Command Line (Terminal for MAC OSX; Developer Tools for Windows 10 Anniversary Update)
Basic Unix Commands to Navigate in the Terminal Window (Command Line)
Basic Commands in the Command Line to View FASTQ Files
Linda Rutledge