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Research Software Engineering (RSE) courses help researchers build practical foundations for modern scientific work. Topics include programming, version control, reproducible environments, data management, automation, and software design patterns that make research faster, clearer, and easier to share.
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Open-source electronics platform for building interactive projects with microcontrollers
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Tools & platforms · Teaching
1 topics with recorded teaching · 1 recorded and scheduled offerings
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Arduino makes it easy to create interactive hardware for experiments. Its simple programming interface and vast ecosystem make it ideal for building custom experimental equipment, triggering systems, and data acquisition devices.
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Check important behavior automatically so research code can be changed with confidence.
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Tests make scientific assumptions and expected behavior explicit, and help catch regressions as analysis code develops.
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Related themes: Neural Data AnalysisScientific Computing
Related topics: AI-Assisted Software DevelopmentMachine Learning(M)EEG AnalysisNeural Spike AnalysisRobust and Reusable Software
Plain text file format for tabular data using commas to separate values
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Data formats · Not currently taught
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CSV is the universal format for tabular data. It's human-readable, works with every data analysis tool, and is perfect for sharing datasets. Its simplicity makes it ideal for reproducible research and long-term data storage.
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Check the shape, types, units, and assumptions of research data before using it.
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Explicit validation turns data assumptions into checks that can catch missing values, inconsistent metadata, and unexpected inputs before analysis.
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0 past offerings · 0 upcoming offerings
Related themes: Neural Data AnalysisScientific Computing
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Distributed version control system for tracking changes in source code
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5 topics with recorded teaching · 20 recorded and scheduled offerings
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Git is the industry standard for version control, enabling researchers to track changes, collaborate effectively, and maintain a complete history of their work. It's essential for reproducible research and collaboration.
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19 past offerings · 1 upcoming offerings
Related themes: Scientific Computing
Related topics: AI-Assisted Software DevelopmentArrays and Numerical ComputingAutomating Research WorkflowsDeveloper EnvironmentRobust and Reusable SoftwareWebsite Development
Hierarchical Data Format for storing large scientific datasets
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Data formats · Not currently taught
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HDF5 is the standard format for storing large, complex scientific datasets with rich metadata. Its hierarchical structure and efficient compression make it ideal for neuroscience data like multi-channel recordings and imaging time series.
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Lightweight text-based format for storing and exchanging structured data with nested hierarchies
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JSON is the standard for structured data exchange on the web and in APIs. Its human-readable format with support for nested structures makes it perfect for configuration files, metadata, and hierarchical data that doesn't fit in CSV.
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Related topics: Programming and Data AcquisitionAutomating Research WorkflowsDataframes and Statistics
Interactive computing environment combining code, visualizations, and narrative text
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Tools & platforms · Teaching
6 topics with recorded teaching · 17 recorded and scheduled offerings
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Jupyter notebooks allow you to combine code, results, and explanations in a single document. This makes them perfect for exploratory data analysis, teaching, and creating reproducible research workflows. You can iterate quickly, visualize results inline, and document your thought process as you work.
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15 past offerings · 2 upcoming offerings
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Lightweight markup language for writing readable documentation, notes, and web content.
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1 topics with recorded teaching · 1 recorded and scheduled offerings
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Markdown keeps writing close to plain text while still supporting structured pages, links, code snippets, and publication workflows.
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1 past offerings · 0 upcoming offerings
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Programming language and numerical computing environment used in many scientific labs.
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2 topics with recorded teaching · 2 recorded and scheduled offerings
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Relevant to researchers working with existing MATLAB analyses and numerical computing workflows. The recommendation is contextual rather than a requirement to learn it alongside every other language.
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2 past offerings · 0 upcoming offerings
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Related topics: Arrays and Numerical ComputingRobust and Reusable Software
Comprehensive library for creating static, animated, and interactive visualizations
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6 topics with recorded teaching · 19 recorded and scheduled offerings
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Matplotlib is the foundational plotting library for Python, offering complete control over every aspect of your figures. It's publication-ready out of the box and integrates seamlessly with NumPy and Pandas, making it essential for visualizing research data.
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15 past offerings · 4 upcoming offerings
Related themes: Neural Data AnalysisScientific Computing
Related topics: AI-Assisted Software DevelopmentArrays and Numerical ComputingDataframes and StatisticsDeveloper EnvironmentLocal Field Potential (LFP) Analysis(M)EEG AnalysisNeural Spike Analysis
The fundamental package for scientific computing with Python
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8 topics with recorded teaching · 26 recorded and scheduled offerings
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NumPy is the foundation of the scientific Python ecosystem. It provides powerful n-dimensional array objects and tools for working with these arrays. Nearly every scientific Python package builds on NumPy, making it essential for data analysis, numerical computing, and scientific research.
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21 past offerings · 5 upcoming offerings
Related themes: Neural Data AnalysisScientific Computing
Related topics: AI-Assisted Software DevelopmentArrays and Numerical ComputingCalcium Imaging AnalysisDataframes and StatisticsLocal Field Potential (LFP) AnalysisMachine Learning(M)EEG AnalysisNeural Spike AnalysisRobust and Reusable Software
Powerful data analysis and manipulation library for Python
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5 topics with recorded teaching · 16 recorded and scheduled offerings
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Pandas provides intuitive data structures (DataFrames) for working with tabular data, making it easy to clean, analyze, and visualize datasets. It's the go-to tool for exploratory data analysis and handling experimental results in research.
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14 past offerings · 2 upcoming offerings
Related themes: Neural Data AnalysisScientific Computing
Related topics: AI-Assisted Software DevelopmentArrays and Numerical ComputingAutomating Research WorkflowsDataframes and StatisticsLocal Field Potential (LFP) AnalysisNeural Spike Analysis
Columnar storage file format optimized for analytics and large datasets
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Data formats · Not currently taught
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Parquet offers significantly better compression and query performance than CSV for large datasets. Its columnar format is perfect for analytical queries where you only need specific columns, and it's become the standard for big data workflows.
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Python standard-library module for working with filesystem paths as objects.
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pathlib makes path handling more readable and portable than manually joining path strings.
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Related topics: Arrays and Numerical ComputingAutomating Research Workflows
Modern, fast package manager built on conda-forge
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2 topics with recorded teaching · 10 recorded and scheduled offerings
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The repository already uses Pixi to manage its toolchain. Project dependency declarations, lock files, and tasks make it a practical candidate for reproducible research environments.
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9 past offerings · 1 upcoming offerings
Related themes: Scientific Computing
Related topics: Automating Research WorkflowsDeveloper Environment
Python testing framework for writing simple and scalable test cases
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Libraries · Teaching
3 topics with recorded teaching · 5 recorded and scheduled offerings
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pytest makes it easy to write tests for research code, catching errors before they affect results. Its simple syntax and powerful features help ensure reproducibility and build confidence when refactoring analysis pipelines.
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3 past offerings · 2 upcoming offerings
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General-purpose programming language widely used for scientific computing and research software.
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10 topics with recorded teaching · 33 recorded and scheduled offerings
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Python combines a readable language with a mature scientific ecosystem, making it a practical default for research data analysis, automation, and teaching.
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26 past offerings · 7 upcoming offerings
Related themes: Neural Data AnalysisScientific Computing
Related topics: Programming and Data AcquisitionAI-Assisted Software DevelopmentArrays and Numerical ComputingAutomating Research WorkflowsCalcium Imaging AnalysisDataframes and StatisticsDeveloper EnvironmentLocal Field Potential (LFP) AnalysisMachine Learning(M)EEG AnalysisNeural Spike AnalysisRobust and Reusable Software
Programming language and environment for statistics, data analysis, and visualization.
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Languages & frameworks · Teaching
1 topics with recorded teaching · 1 recorded and scheduled offerings
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A relevant choice for statistical and tabular analysis, especially when collaborating with R users. Choose a language that fits the research workflow rather than trying to learn every ecosystem.
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1 past offerings · 0 upcoming offerings
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Related topics: Dataframes and StatisticsRobust and Reusable Software
Record and reproduce the software environment used for an analysis or application.
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Declared dependencies and lock files help collaborators rerun analyses and distinguish environment changes from changes in scientific results.
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Machine learning library for Python with tools for classification, regression, clustering, and dimensionality reduction
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3 topics with recorded teaching · 6 recorded and scheduled offerings
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Scikit-learn provides a consistent, easy-to-use interface for machine learning in Python. It's perfect for analyzing neuroscience data: clustering neurons, reducing dimensionality of neural responses, and classifying behavioral states.
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4 past offerings · 2 upcoming offerings
Related themes: Neural Data AnalysisScientific Computing
Related topics: AI-Assisted Software DevelopmentMachine Learning(M)EEG AnalysisNeural Spike Analysis
Scientific computing library providing optimization, signal processing, and statistical functions
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5 topics with recorded teaching · 14 recorded and scheduled offerings
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SciPy builds on NumPy to provide a comprehensive collection of algorithms for scientific computing. Its signal processing tools are essential for analyzing neural recordings, while its optimization and statistical functions support data analysis and modeling across neuroscience research.
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9 past offerings · 5 upcoming offerings
Related themes: Neural Data AnalysisScientific Computing
Related topics: AI-Assisted Software DevelopmentArrays and Numerical ComputingCalcium Imaging AnalysisLocal Field Potential (LFP) AnalysisMachine Learning(M)EEG AnalysisNeural Spike Analysis
Statistical data visualization library built on Matplotlib
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Libraries · Teaching
2 topics with recorded teaching · 10 recorded and scheduled offerings
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Seaborn makes it easy to create beautiful, informative statistical graphics with minimal code. It provides high-level functions for common statistical plots and works seamlessly with Pandas DataFrames, making exploratory analysis faster and more intuitive than raw Matplotlib.
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10 past offerings · 0 upcoming offerings
Related themes: Scientific Computing
Related topics: Arrays and Numerical ComputingDataframes and Statistics
Unified framework for spike sorting and electrophysiology analysis integrating multiple spike sorters
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Libraries · Teaching
1 topics with recorded teaching · 3 recorded and scheduled offerings
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SpikeInterface provides a single, unified interface to run and compare multiple spike sorting algorithms. It standardizes the spike sorting workflow from preprocessing through quality metrics, making it easier to process extracellular recordings.
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2 past offerings · 1 upcoming offerings
Related themes: Neural Data AnalysisScientific Computing
Related topics: AI-Assisted Software DevelopmentNeural Spike Analysis
Query language for selecting, joining, aggregating, and transforming structured data.
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Languages & frameworks · Not currently taught
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SQL is a compact and widely transferable way to ask precise questions of tabular and database-oriented research data.
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Related topics: Dataframes and Statistics
Organize observations and variables consistently for tabular analysis.
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Consistent tabular structures make transformations, visualizations, and statistical comparisons easier to understand and reuse; other data models may suit arrays or specialized recordings better.
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Related themes: Scientific Computing
Related topics: Dataframes and Statistics
Modern, extensible code editor with excellent Python support
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2 topics with recorded teaching · 11 recorded and scheduled offerings
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VS Code combines the simplicity of a text editor with powerful IDE features. Its Python and Jupyter extensions provide an excellent environment for scientific computing, with features like interactive debugging, code completion, and integrated terminals.
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11 past offerings · 0 upcoming offerings
Related themes: Scientific Computing
Related topics: Programming and Data AcquisitionAI-Assisted Software DevelopmentDeveloper Environment
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Container runtime for packaging Linux research software in portable, reproducible environments.
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Tools & platforms · Teaching
1 topics with recorded teaching · 1 recorded and scheduled offerings
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Apptainer makes it practical to move complex scientific software between laptops, workstations, and high-performance computing systems without asking researchers to rebuild every dependency by hand.
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0 past offerings · 1 upcoming offerings
Related themes: Scientific Computing
Related topics: Automating Research Workflows
CSS framework for building responsive web interfaces with reusable components.
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Languages & frameworks · Teaching
1 topics with recorded teaching · 1 recorded and scheduled offerings
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Bootstrap gives researchers practical building blocks for creating clean web pages without starting every layout from scratch.
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1 past offerings · 0 upcoming offerings
Related themes: Scientific Computing
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Compiled programming language used for performant systems, embedded devices, and Arduino development.
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1 topics with recorded teaching · 1 recorded and scheduled offerings
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C++ is useful when research software needs direct hardware control, predictable performance, or integration with embedded systems.
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1 past offerings · 0 upcoming offerings
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Related topics: Programming and Data AcquisitionArrays and Numerical ComputingRobust and Reusable Software
Package and environment manager for Python and scientific software
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Tools & platforms · Teaching
2 topics with recorded teaching · 11 recorded and scheduled offerings
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Useful for existing conda-based workflows and scientific package compatibility. Compare it with Pixi when designing new reproducible project environments; the group should review which approach to teach as its default.
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11 past offerings · 0 upcoming offerings
Related themes: Scientific Computing
Related topics: Automating Research WorkflowsDeveloper Environment
The style language used to control layout, typography, and visual presentation on the web.
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1 topics with recorded teaching · 1 recorded and scheduled offerings
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CSS lets researchers turn structured content into readable, responsive, and polished web pages.
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1 past offerings · 0 upcoming offerings
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GPU-accelerated array library with a NumPy-like interface.
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1 topics with recorded teaching · 2 recorded and scheduled offerings
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CuPy helps move suitable NumPy-style workloads onto GPUs with familiar array operations.
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1 past offerings · 1 upcoming offerings
Related themes: Scientific Computing
Related topics: Arrays and Numerical ComputingMachine LearningRobust and Reusable Software
Python library for parallel and out-of-core computing with familiar NumPy, Pandas, and xarray-style interfaces.
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Libraries · Teaching
2 topics with recorded teaching · 2 recorded and scheduled offerings
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Dask helps researchers scale analyses beyond a single in-memory array or table while staying close to the scientific Python tools they already use.
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1 past offerings · 1 upcoming offerings
Related themes: Scientific Computing
Related topics: Arrays and Numerical ComputingDataframes and StatisticsRobust and Reusable Software
Tool for versioning, publishing, and sharing research datasets and analysis workflows.
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2 topics with recorded teaching · 2 recorded and scheduled offerings
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DataLad helps research groups keep data, code, and provenance connected while collaborating across machines and institutions.
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1 past offerings · 1 upcoming offerings
Related themes: Scientific Computing
Related topics: Automating Research WorkflowsRobust and Reusable Software
In-process SQL database designed for analytical queries
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1 topics with recorded teaching · 1 recorded and scheduled offerings
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DuckDB brings the power of SQL to your research data without the complexity of server setup. It's incredibly fast for analytical queries, works directly with Pandas DataFrames and Parquet files, and requires zero configuration. Perfect for querying large datasets that don't fit in memory.
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1 past offerings · 0 upcoming offerings
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Related topics: Dataframes and StatisticsRobust and Reusable Software
Data and model versioning tool for machine learning and reproducible data pipelines.
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1 topics with recorded teaching · 1 recorded and scheduled offerings
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DVC gives Git-like workflows for files that are too large or too changeable to store directly in Git repositories.
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1 past offerings · 0 upcoming offerings
Related themes: Scientific Computing
Related topics: Automating Research WorkflowsDeveloper Environment
Electrophysiology analysis toolkit for spike train analysis, LFP processing, and neural data statistics
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Libraries · Teaching
2 topics with recorded teaching · 5 recorded and scheduled offerings
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Elephant provides a comprehensive suite of analysis methods specifically designed for electrophysiology data. It handles spike trains, continuous signals, and their relationships with proper units and data structures, making complex analyses reproducible and standardized.
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3 past offerings · 2 upcoming offerings
Related themes: Neural Data AnalysisScientific Computing
Related topics: AI-Assisted Software DevelopmentLocal Field Potential (LFP) AnalysisNeural Spike Analysis
Unified filesystem interface for Python providing consistent API across local and remote storage
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1 topics with recorded teaching · 1 recorded and scheduled offerings
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fsspec provides a single, consistent interface for working with files whether they're on your local disk, in the cloud, or on GitHub. This means you can write code once and access data from multiple sources without changing your file operations.
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0 past offerings · 1 upcoming offerings
Related themes: Neural Data AnalysisScientific Computing
Related topics: Automating Research WorkflowsCalcium Imaging AnalysisDataframes and Statistics
Version control platform for research data
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1 topics with recorded teaching · 1 recorded and scheduled offerings
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GIN combines Git-like version control with storage optimized for large research datasets. It's specifically designed for neuroscience and other data-intensive fields where you need both version control and efficient handling of large files.
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1 past offerings · 0 upcoming offerings
Related themes: Scientific Computing
Related topics: Automating Research WorkflowsRobust and Reusable Software
Web-based platform for hosting and collaborating on Git repositories
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5 topics with recorded teaching · 18 recorded and scheduled offerings
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GitHub is the de facto standard for sharing and collaborating on code. It provides excellent tools for code review, issue tracking, and project management. Most scientific software is hosted on GitHub, making it essential for reproducible research.
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18 past offerings · 0 upcoming offerings
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Related topics: AI-Assisted Software DevelopmentArrays and Numerical ComputingAutomating Research WorkflowsDeveloper EnvironmentRobust and Reusable SoftwareWebsite Development
Automation platform for running tests, checks, and deployment workflows from GitHub repositories.
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1 topics with recorded teaching · 1 recorded and scheduled offerings
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GitHub Actions lets research teams automate repetitive checks so shared code remains easier to trust and maintain.
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1 past offerings · 0 upcoming offerings
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Related topics: Automating Research WorkflowsRobust and Reusable Software
Git-based collaboration platform for repositories, issues, reviews, project boards, and automation.
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1 topics with recorded teaching · 1 recorded and scheduled offerings
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GitLab combines code hosting, project coordination, and CI/CD in one place, making it useful for research groups that need transparent collaboration around shared software.
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0 past offerings · 1 upcoming offerings
Related themes: Scientific Computing
Related topics: Automating Research WorkflowsDeveloper EnvironmentRobust and Reusable SoftwareWebsite Development
GitLab's built-in automation system for running tests, checks, builds, and deployments from repository changes.
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1 topics with recorded teaching · 1 recorded and scheduled offerings
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GitLab CI/CD turns project expectations into repeatable checks, helping research teams catch broken tests, missing dependencies, and packaging problems before changes are merged.
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0 past offerings · 1 upcoming offerings
Related themes: Scientific Computing
Related topics: Automating Research WorkflowsRobust and Reusable Software
Python interface for reading and writing HDF5 files.
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2 topics with recorded teaching · 2 recorded and scheduled offerings
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h5py gives Python users direct access to hierarchical HDF5 datasets, including partial reads and structured metadata, which are important for large scientific data files.
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1 past offerings · 1 upcoming offerings
Related themes: Neural Data AnalysisScientific Computing
Related topics: Arrays and Numerical ComputingCalcium Imaging AnalysisDataframes and StatisticsRobust and Reusable Software
The markup language used to structure web pages and documents.
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HTML is the foundation for publishing readable, structured research pages on the web.
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1 past offerings · 0 upcoming offerings
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Fast static site generator for building documentation and research websites
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1 topics with recorded teaching · 1 recorded and scheduled offerings
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Hugo enables researchers to create fast, maintainable websites for documentation, lab pages, and project sites. Its speed, simplicity, and Markdown-based workflow integrate naturally with research workflows, making it easy to document methods, share results, and maintain online presence.
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1 past offerings · 0 upcoming offerings
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Python library for composable transformations, automatic differentiation, and accelerated array computing.
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Libraries · Not currently taught
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JAX is useful for high-performance numerical work that benefits from compilation, vectorization, and automatic differentiation.
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Related topics: Arrays and Numerical ComputingMachine Learning
Python tool for measuring memory usage line by line or over time.
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Libraries · Teaching
1 topics with recorded teaching · 1 recorded and scheduled offerings
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memory-profiler helps researchers see where an analysis allocates memory, which is often the first step toward making large-data workflows reliable.
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1 past offerings · 0 upcoming offerings
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Related topics: Arrays and Numerical ComputingAutomating Research WorkflowsRobust and Reusable Software
Online whiteboard for collaborative planning, mapping, retrospectives, and visual project coordination.
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Miro can help research teams make project structure visible before it becomes code, especially when mapping stakeholders, workflows, priorities, or release plans.
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Static type checker for Python to catch errors before runtime
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Tools & platforms · Teaching
1 topics with recorded teaching · 1 recorded and scheduled offerings
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mypy catches type errors before code execution through static analysis. Adding type hints to research code improves documentation, enables better IDE support, and catches bugs that would otherwise only appear during analysis runs.
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1 past offerings · 0 upcoming offerings
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Multi-dimensional image viewer for Python with interactive visualization and annotation capabilities
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1 topics with recorded teaching · 3 recorded and scheduled offerings
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Napari provides an intuitive, fast viewer for multi-dimensional scientific images. It's perfect for exploring calcium imaging data, manually selecting ROIs, and visualizing complex image stacks. Its plugin ecosystem and Python API make it both user-friendly and extensible.
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3 past offerings · 0 upcoming offerings
Related themes: Neural Data AnalysisScientific Computing
Related topics: Arrays and Numerical ComputingCalcium Imaging Analysis
Network Common Data Form for array-oriented scientific data
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Data formats · Teaching
1 topics with recorded teaching · 1 recorded and scheduled offerings
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NetCDF provides self-describing, portable storage for multi-dimensional arrays with labeled dimensions. It integrates seamlessly with xarray and follows standardized metadata conventions, making it excellent for time-series data with spatial structure.
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1 past offerings · 0 upcoming offerings
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Related topics: Arrays and Numerical ComputingDataframes and Statistics
Python just-in-time compiler for accelerating numerical functions.
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1 topics with recorded teaching · 2 recorded and scheduled offerings
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Numba can speed up numerical Python code while keeping performance work close to familiar Python and NumPy-style code.
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1 past offerings · 1 upcoming offerings
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Related topics: Arrays and Numerical ComputingMachine LearningRobust and Reusable Software
Platform for open and reproducible research project management
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1 topics with recorded teaching · 1 recorded and scheduled offerings
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OSF provides a comprehensive platform for managing research projects openly. It supports preregistration, data sharing, and connects with many other tools (GitHub, figshare, Dropbox). It's designed specifically for research workflows and promotes transparency.
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1 past offerings · 0 upcoming offerings
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Related topics: Automating Research WorkflowsRobust and Reusable Software
Open-source file sync and share platform, used via Sciebo at German universities
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OwnCloud (via Sciebo) provides secure cloud storage that's hosted by German universities, ensuring GDPR compliance and data sovereignty. The Python client makes it easy to automate dataset downloads and share data with collaborators.
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DataFrame validation library for checking tabular data schemas and assumptions in Python.
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Pandera makes assumptions about tabular data explicit, testable, and reusable, which helps prevent subtle data-cleaning mistakes from propagating into analysis results.
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Tool for parameterizing and executing Jupyter notebooks programmatically
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Papermill lets you run the same analysis notebook with different parameters, making it easy to process multiple subjects, conditions, or datasets. It's perfect for batch processing while keeping your analysis in the familiar Jupyter format.
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Statistical package for Python focused on ease of use and readable output for common statistical tests
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Pingouin provides a simple, consistent interface for statistical testing that produces readable output. It's perfect for researchers who need to run standard statistical tests without getting lost in complex API documentation, and it integrates beautifully with pandas DataFrames.
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Grammar-of-graphics plotting library for Python, inspired by ggplot2.
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plotnine gives Python users a declarative way to build statistical graphics, which can make complex plots easier to reason about and adapt across related datasets.
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Fast DataFrame library with eager and lazy APIs for tabular data processing.
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Polars is useful when tabular workflows need more speed, lower memory use, or lazy query planning while remaining approachable for Python users.
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Open-source software for creating psychology and neuroscience experiments
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PsychoPy provides precise timing control and extensive hardware support, making it ideal for behavioral experiments. Its Python-based scripting offers flexibility for complex experimental designs while maintaining millisecond-precision stimulus presentation critical for neuroscience research.
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Python library for data validation and settings management using type annotations.
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Pydantic helps make research applications more explicit and robust by validating inputs, configuration, and structured data.
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Python task automation tool for defining and executing task dependencies
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Pydoit brings make-style build automation to Python with a simple, Pythonic interface. It's perfect for automating repetitive analysis tasks, managing data processing pipelines, and ensuring your analysis steps run in the correct order.
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Deep learning framework with dynamic computation graphs and GPU acceleration
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PyTorch offers an intuitive, Pythonic approach to building neural networks with excellent debugging capabilities. Its dynamic computation graphs make it ideal for research, while its performance and ecosystem make it production-ready. It's become the standard for neuroscience modeling and deep learning research.
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Secure cloud storage for research data in German universities
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Sciebo provides GDPR-compliant cloud storage hosted in Germany, specifically designed for academic use. It offers generous storage quotas and integrates well with university authentication systems, making it ideal for storing and sharing research data.
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Statistical functions and probability distributions from SciPy's stats module.
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SciPy Stats provides a broad, scriptable foundation for distributions, statistical tests, random variables, and summary statistics used throughout scientific Python workflows.
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Python-based workflow management system for creating reproducible and scalable data analyses
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Snakemake helps you build reproducible analysis pipelines that track dependencies automatically. It ensures your analyses run in the correct order, reruns only what's necessary when data changes, and scales from your laptop to compute clusters.
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Framework for building interactive data applications in pure Python
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Streamlit enables researchers to quickly create interactive dashboards and web applications without web development expertise. It's ideal for exploratory data analysis, sharing results with collaborators, and building parameter exploration tools.
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Python standard-library module for measuring execution time of small code snippets.
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timeit gives researchers a simple, repeatable way to compare small implementation choices before investing in heavier profiling or optimization work.
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Microsoft-supported way to run Linux command-line environments directly on Windows.
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WSL helps Windows users participate in Linux-oriented research workflows without needing a separate machine, making command-line tools, package managers, and pipeline software easier to use.
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N-dimensional labeled arrays and datasets for scientific data analysis
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Xarray extends pandas-like labels and indexing to multi-dimensional arrays, making it perfect for working with complex scientific datasets like electrophysiology recordings, imaging data, and climate data. It handles coordinates, dimensions, and metadata elegantly.
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Video conferencing platform for online workshops
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Supports participation in the group’s online offerings. It is a teaching infrastructure choice rather than an analysis skill that all researchers need to learn.
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Runtime type-checking library for Python functions and methods.
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Assess whether this fits the group’s research and teaching workflows. beartype gives fast feedback when function inputs or outputs do not match the types a project claims to support, which is useful for research code that handles many arrays, tables, and configuration objects.
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GPU-accelerated Python GUI framework for high-performance interactive applications
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Assess whether this fits the group’s research and teaching workflows. DearPyGui excels at real-time visualization and interactive applications requiring high performance. Built on Dear ImGui, it provides immediate-mode GUI rendering with GPU acceleration, making it ideal for live data streaming, real-time signal processing, and interactive scientific visualizations.
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High-level plotting API providing interactive visualizations for pandas, xarray, and other data structures
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Assess whether this fits the group’s research and teaching workflows. hvPlot makes creating interactive visualizations as easy as using pandas' built-in plotting, but with interactivity out of the box. It's perfect for exploratory data analysis, allowing you to zoom, pan, and hover over data points without writing complex plotting code.
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Framework for building tested, documented Python packages from Jupyter notebooks.
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Assess whether this fits the group’s research and teaching workflows. nbdev can help notebook-heavy projects become importable, documented, and tested packages while preserving an exploratory authoring workflow.
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Python library for creating interactive dashboards and applications from Python objects
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Assess whether this fits the group’s research and teaching workflows. Panel makes it easy to turn your Jupyter notebooks into interactive dashboards without learning web development. You can create widgets, layouts, and deploy applications directly from Python, making your analyses interactive and shareable with collaborators.
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Embedded software development platform commonly used with VS Code and microcontroller projects.
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Assess whether this fits the group’s research and teaching workflows. PlatformIO provides a structured project environment for embedded development, including builds, libraries, board targets, and upload workflows.
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Online Arduino and ESP32 simulator for learning and prototyping without physical hardware
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Assess whether this fits the group’s research and teaching workflows. Wokwi lets you learn Arduino programming without buying hardware. It simulates real microcontrollers in your browser, making it perfect for teaching, prototyping, and testing code before deploying to physical devices.
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