Sharing code

Here are some insights on sharing code and related legal and practical considerations from experts:

1. Embracing Code Sharing:

   • Sam Charrington noted that code sharing is gaining acceptance in the machine learning community. A significant effort at conferences like NeurIPS is encouraging researchers to submit papers with accompanying code, promoting transparency and repeatability in research 1.

2. Code Sharing Dilemma:

   • Joe Zack and Michael Outlaw discussed the complexities of sharing commercial software code due to legal implications. Proper attribution and adherence to licensing rules are critical to avoid legal issues. They highlighted tools that can scan codebases for borrowed code, emphasizing the importance of following licensing laws to avoid complications 2.

3. Collaborative Data Sharing:

   • Ruben Daniels and Adam Stacoviak talked about the importance of centralized data sharing and the development of online IDEs to facilitate code sharing among developers. They mentioned creating projects and sharing code within frameworks, stressing the need for collaboration tools in development environments 3.
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       Embracing Code Sharing

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       Code Sharing Dilemma

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       Blazor Code Sharing

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4. Blazor Code Sharing:

   • Daniel Roth explained that Blazor, part of the .NET ecosystem, supports extensive code sharing between server and client projects. This integration simplifies reusability and reduces redundant code by allowing the same libraries to be used across different projects. However, developers must be mindful of browser security sandboxes when running Blazor web assembly apps 4.

These insights highlight the benefits and challenges of sharing code, emphasizing transparency, collaboration, and adherence to legal and security standards in software development.