nmfs-ost / nmfs-ost/FIT_web_templating

citation.cff files as a way to include citation information in a repo

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Description

https://citation-file-format.github.io/

GitHub will recognize this file and show how to cite the work, as does zotero and other tools.

This could be a "best practice" for toolbox tools on GitHub.

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by reviewing the repository contents and the linked Citation File Format reference to determine what citation metadata this project would need. Confirm whether adding citation information is within this issue's intended scope and what repository-level result would show that the citation is recognized by GitHub and related tools.

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Assessment

Domain
documentation
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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