Do you belong to the UMR, or not, and have some pieces of code, technical documentation or any other informatics resources that you’d like to test, standardize or even share? Do you have an idea and wonder whether the process has already been developed by someone else? Then you’ve come to the right place!

This site, and by extension the associated resources, are the result of several hours’ work and joint reflection on subjects which, in the final analysis, are often transverse between people. Its aim is to centralize and standardize as much as possible what has been done, and its success depends entirely on the synergy we bring to creating content. In fact, these resources are just the tip of the iceberg in terms of the relationships and links we can forge with each other on our work.

If you’d like to contribute in some way, the key is not to be discouraged by the size of the task, which can be frightening, but to start by taking the first step. You’ll quickly realize that behind any problem or obstacle, you’ll find a rich and friendly community that’ll be able to help you, always with the aim of sharing and optimizing informatics resources.

Behind the many different types of content we can share with each other, from markdown documentation to packages or software developed by the community, the idea is to establish standards between us that guarantee the integrity and interoperability of the content and resources available. These standards can be seen as rules, but in no way should they be assimilated to barriers to your involvement. For example, if you’re stuck on specific points (such as translating a procedure into another language or not knowing how to use forges such as git), turn to the community and you’ll find all the help you need.

In general, here are a few guidelines to be considered before publishing resources:

• the resources on this site are intended to be used by all UMR, but also potentially by associated partners. By default, content must be published in French, but also in English to ensure maximum accessibility. Some content, such as training courses, may be exempted from these rules if this is relevant. Once again, don’t let the language barrier stop you - you’re guaranteed to find someone in our community who can help you translate.
• depending on the type of content you want to publish, it’s sometimes best to turn to resource persons or referents who can provide you with solutions or proposals to guide you in sharing your resources. In the meantime, if you don’t know who to turn to, you can send an e-mail to DEN administrators.
• templates will be proposed for the different types of resources, with a view to sharing and overall harmony. In the meantime, don’t hesitate to get in touch with other members of the community to try and find a common structure wherever possible.
• even if the use of informatics resources within the UMR is really to be seen in a transversal way and without associated “borders”, the mutualization and accessibility of the resources is really in connection with the Digital Ecology Device, or DEN. This entity, which is transversal to the UMR, aims to set up, coordinate and pool technical resources, as well as exchange methodologies and new approaches in support of the digital aspects of scientific research. Getting closer to this organization and its sub-entities could be a wise move, and provide you with significant support for your activities.
• By its very essence, this site is designed to evolve as needs change. Don’t hesitate to suggest improvements, new sections or even a different organization. In the end, this will only benefit the community.