Ten simple rules for creating a scientific web application
The use of scientific web applications (SWApps) across biological and environmental sciences has grown exponentially over the past decade or so. Although quantitative evidence for such increased use in practice is scant, collectively, we have observed that these tools become more commonplace in teaching, outreach, and in science coproduction (e.g., as decision support tools). Despite the increased popularity of SWApps, researchers often receive little or no training in creating such tools. Although rolling out SWApps can be a relatively simple and quick process using modern, popular platforms like R shiny apps or Tableau dashboards, making them useful, usable, and sustainable is not. These 10 simple rules for creating a SWApp provide a foundation upon which researchers with little to no experience in web application design and development can consider, plan, and carry out SWApp projects.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2021 |
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Title | Ten simple rules for creating a scientific web application |
DOI | 10.1371/journal.pcbi.1009574 |
Authors | Jessica Leigh Burnett, Renee Dale, Chung Yi Hou, Gabriela Palomo-Muñoz, Kaitlin Stack-Whitney, Steven Aulenbach, R. Sky Bristol, Denis Valle, Tristan Wellman |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | PLOS Computational Biology |
Index ID | 70226873 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Science Analytics and Synthesis |