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This is one of the most disappointing points about research. They write code and then don't release it as free software. Sure, it isn't "production ready" but i
by cyphar 10y ago
This is one of the most disappointing points about research. They write code and then don't release it as free software. Sure, it isn't "production ready" but if you don't provide the code you wrote then someone will have to waste time reimplementing it.
- whorleater 10y agoHolding onto code gives researchers a competitive advantage over other researchers when performing follow up papers. I'm not saying this is a good thing, rather this is something to be aware of. Also, the burden of proof is usually on someone to disprove a paper, rather than proving it, so having someone reimplement it (possibly in another, but similar, manner) allows a fresh pair of eyes at the research topic.