In this module we have explored what open software is, how to implement it in your research and how it can be used.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Open Software can be defined differently depending on context. Open source does not equal free or Free, nor does closed source equal paid.<\/li>\r\n
Open Software, using open formats, can help to facilitate long term access to your research.<\/li>\r\n
Well articulated code, directly connected to your prose, is fundamental to making your research understandable.<\/li>\r\n
Version control captures major decisions made in the transition or evolution of a project and a description of why this change was made, enhancing your trasparency.<\/li>\r\n
Containerization is a method to bundle materials that you have used for your research, so that other researchers can easily reproduce your research.<\/li>\r\n
There is no right answer when it comes to making a decision on which open software solution to choose, just the one that works for you, your comfort level with the technology and the needs of your research.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n