Understanding the specific characterstics of source code and software
Software plays a key role in scientific research, for which it is a tool, a result and an object of study, all at the same time. Software's specific issues must be taken into account because the modification, reuse and dissemination of sotftware are a major concern in enabling the reproducibility of scientific results and the creation of knowledge.
The LORD team offers resources to help you learn good management techniques for research source code and software.
Definition and principles (English translation coming soon)
Archiving, preserving (English translation coming soon)
Developing, collaborating (English translation coming soon)
Legal questions (English translation coming soon)
In drafting the content of this page, the editorial committee drew on material from the booklet ‘Open Science: Source code and software’ from the Passport for Open Science collection.