Top 10 Scripting Tips

Helpful guidance for those who script and may not be aware of good programming practices

10 Things to Do as a Scripter, novice or well-seasoned

(DRAFT! DRAFT! DRAFT! And not in any order yet. Let's crowdsource and then slim down to best 10!)

1. Write code in small, re-runnable, re-usable chunks
2. Try to use workflow techniques by chaining together your small pieces of code
3. If data collection / analysis is prolonged, write out data in small, easy-to-digest chunks
4. Use Version Control! Really! Use it!
5. Comment your code
6. Use sound programming practices around variable & function naming
7. Pay attention to and read carefully any error messages
8. Use good data management & reproducibility practices from the start
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