The First Joint Workshop on Software Publication by GFZ an PIK was held on 2012-05-07. All developers of algorithms, models, and software at GFZ, PIK, and AWI were invited to attend this workshop.
Main points discussed at this workshop were:
The aim of this workshop was to get an overview of the types of code created on and around Telegrafenberg and determine the requirements towards software publications. The outcomes of this workshop will be the basis for upcoming workshops targeted at specific aspects of software publication and will be used to develop consulting and publication services for software to be offered through the Library of Wissenschaftspark Albert Einstein.
Introductory presentation Presentation on software publication Presentation on licensing models
The participants identified five components necessary to facilitate software publication and citation:
Where possible, the published items (articles, reports, code) should be identifiable by persistent identifiers, such as DOI.
Figure 1: Components of a system for the publication and distribution of software.
Participants at the workshop asked for the following materials and services to be developed:
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