Better Architecture, Better Software, Better Research
Authors:
- Stephan DruskatSDStephan Druskat
- Nasir U. EistyNENasir U. Eisty
- Robert ChisholmRCRobert Chisholm
- Neil P. Chue HongNHNeil P. Chue Hong
- Ryan C. CockingRCRyan C. Cocking
- Myra B. CohenMCMyra B. Cohen
- Michael FeldererMFMichael Felderer
- Lars GrunskeLGLars Grunske
- Sarah A. HarrisSHSarah A. Harris
- Wilhelm HasselbringWHWilhelm Hasselbring
- Thomas KrauseTKThomas Krause
- Jan LinxweilerJLJan Linxweiler
Open Access
- 29 May 2025
- journal article
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in Computing in Science & Engineering
- Vol. 27 (2) , 45-57
Abstract
Better software drives better research, a fundamental principle in the research software engineering community. Similarly, better architecture underpins better software, a core belief in the software engineering research community. Therefore, we advocate and emphasize the importance of designing robust architectures for research software to elevate the quality of research outcomes, and illustrate this with two case studies.Keywords
Funding Information
- German Research Foundation (391160252, 528713834)
- UK Research and Innovation (EP/S021779/1, AH/Z000114/1)
- Wellcome Trust (222381/Z/21/Z)
- Biological and Environmental Research (DE-SC0025510)
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