Learning Log 6 - cocotirambulo/DSF_SP2024 GitHub Wiki

Repeatability and Reproducibility

Rose: The highlight from the previous FOSS session, such as something you found particularly interesting. This could also be something you're excited to implement now.

One highlight from the previous FOSS session was the discussion on repeatability and reproducibility, emphasizing the importance of automating tasks to enhance reproducibility in research. I found it particularly reassuring that we all have struggled with software dependency hell and that conda is a great way to troubleshoot.

Bud: Something that you are looking forward to digging into deeper. This could also include ideas on how to apply concepts to your research in the future.

I am looking forward to delving deeper into using Anaconda to resolve software dependency problems as well as workflow management systems like Nextflow and Snakemake to automate and streamline my research processes further.

Thorn: Something that was challenging that could be worked on, such as anything that wasn't 100% clear and could be elaborated on. Any sticking points should be addressed here.

One aspect that could be further elaborated on is best practices for managing dependencies when python versions and conda conflict (I've "broken" Anaconda by updating python before).

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