The future of research software is the future of research.

Chue Hong, Neil P; Aragon, Selina; Hettrick, Simon; Jay, Caroline · Patterns (N Y) · 2025

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Abstract

The use of software is near-ubiquitous in research, yet it is still underrecognized despite changes in policy and practice. Notwithstanding many successful initiatives to improve the culture around research software, the authors argue that it is essential that the development of research software anticipates changes in the research landscape and continues to support the many different people who use it.