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Hosting your bioinformatics software on GitHub: a comprehensive guide

Written by Jasmine Baker (LEARN mentor; Staff Scientist at Baylor Collage of Medicine)

Learn how to host your bioinformatics software on GitHub with this comprehensive guide from LEARN mentor Jasmine Baker, a translational and clinical bioinformatician and Staff Scientist at Baylor College of Medicine (TX, USA). In the rapidly evolving field of bioinformatics, sharing your software and tools is essential for collaboration and progress. GitHub, a leading platform for version control and collaboration, offers an excellent environment for hosting your bioinformatics software. In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to get your software on GitHub, ensuring it’s accessible, maintainable and ready for collaboration. Why use GitHub? Key benefits for bioinformaticians: Version...

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