codonPython will reduce the entry barrier for analysis and provide software development experience for those at a higher level of technical ability.

Transparency

• To aline with government data principles and build public trust.

Imp`rove Code

• To innovate and improve the code we use and provide.

Usability

• Increase the accessibility and uniformity of code throughout the organisation.

Cost Effective

• Reusable 'generalised' code will increase efficient in creating higher level processes.

codonPython is open to submissions and developments from new and experience users, below is best practices for when using Github, submitting code that you have developed and useful information for new users.

*best practise stuff

*how to submit properly with testing

GitHub is a hosting site that allows for development and version control of software using Git. It allows users to take a piece of code ( a branch) edit/develop it a submit it back to the owner to the original copy ( the master branch), whilst keeping track of all changes that have been made along the way.

The Git and Github for Poets is a useful series on Git and Github basics for beginner, that cover topics such as;

GitHub Basics

1.1 Introduction to GitHub

1.2 Branches

1.3 Forks and Pull Requests

1.4 Issues

Command Line

1.5 Intro to Command Line

1.6 Cloning Repo and Push/Pull

1.7 Git Init and Git Add

The package can be directly installed by typing in your terminal:

python -m pip install --user git+https://github.com/codonlibrary/codonPython.git

or

install.packages("codonPython")

Include info on what each text file / folder is:
.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE =
codonPython =
.gitignore =
.travis.yml =
CONTRIBUTING.md =
LICENSE =
MANIFEST.in =
README.md =
pytest.ini =
requirements.txt =
setup.py =