Abstract
What lessons can be learned from examining numerous efforts to create a repository or directory of scientist-written software for a discipline? Astronomy has seen a number of efforts to build such a resource, one of which is the Astrophysics Source Code Library (ASCL). The ASCL (ascl.net) was founded in 1999, had a period of dormancy, and was restarted in 2010. When taking over responsibility for the ASCL in 2010, the new editor sought to answer the opening question, hoping this would better inform the work to be done. We also provide specific steps the ASCL is taking to try to improve code sharing and discovery in astronomy and share recent improvements to the resource.
Highlights
What lessons can be learned from examining numerous efforts to create a repository or directory of scientist-written software for a discipline? Astronomy has seen a number of efforts to build such a resource, one of which is the Astrophysics Source Code Library (ASCL)
We provide specific steps the ASCL is taking to try to improve code sharing and discovery in astronomy and share recent improvements to the resource
Art. e15, p. 3 of 7 (4) ASCL 2.0 In 2010, the ASCL was restarted with the decision to move the existing code entries to a phpBB site (Starship Asterisk) that houses forums for discussing the Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD)8, educational resources for astronomy, and other topics of interest to APOD viewers, and a new volunteer editor was found
Summary
What lessons can be learned from examining numerous efforts to create a repository or directory of scientist-written software for a discipline? Astronomy has seen a number of efforts to build such a resource, one of which is the Astrophysics Source Code Library (ASCL). Software used in research as well as development tools and management codes are included, and the site provides space for news items, which are frequently updated, and links to astronomy institutions, resources, and other software sites.
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