Simple rules

5S Methodology:

• Sort: Delete unnecessary files to declutter your workspace.

• Set in order: Develop and document naming conventions and folder structures for organization.

• Shine: Comply with conventions, develop routines, standardize, and document rules and responsibilities.

• Sustain: Regularly check adherence to rules, implement improvements, and develop SOPs.

File Naming:

• Choose a consistent file and folder naming convention, document it, and make it accessible to all group members.

File Versioning:

• Utilize a version control table, assign responsibilities, and adopt semantic versioning (MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH). Reference: https://semver.org/

• Save milestone versions and store obsolete versions separately after backup.

Project Organization:

• Organize data, code, plots, protocols, manuscripts, conference reports, and administrative information into distinct folders.

Further Resources:

• Refer to file format recommendations, ensuring files are stored in open, well-documented, and machine-readable formats.

• Store and share data securely and maintain its currency and completeness through operational processes and monitoring functions.

Data Warehouse:

• Consider using a hierarchical data warehouse to store cleaned and prepared data, ideal for repeating reporting and analysis tasks.