Best practices for scientific computing

PLoS Biol. 2014 Jan;12(1):e1001745. doi: 10.1371/journal.pbio.1001745. Epub 2014 Jan 7.

Abstract

We describe a set of best practices for scientific software development, based on research and experience, that will improve scientists' productivity and the reliability of their software.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Biomedical Research / instrumentation*
  • Computing Methodologies
  • Humans
  • Software*