From 456ab6cc83d2e4e659acf581a705e40320edd5fa Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: MichaelRimler Date: Fri, 1 Dec 2023 12:47:47 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Add user_dev --- user_dev.qmd | 40 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 40 insertions(+) create mode 100644 user_dev.qmd diff --git a/user_dev.qmd b/user_dev.qmd new file mode 100644 index 0000000..35c2d13 --- /dev/null +++ b/user_dev.qmd @@ -0,0 +1,40 @@ +--- +title: "User Development" +--- + +## How do you transform the traditional Statistical Programmer into the future Data Scientist? + +The traditional Statistical Programmer/Analyst in pharmaceutical and vaccine development primarily fulfills their role using the SAS programming language to develop single-use scripts that read in data and create an output dataset or analysis display. + +Many Data Scientists are: + +- programmatically multilingual + +- leverage open source tools + +- are familiar with object-oriented languages + +- develop code collaboratively with platforms such as GitHub + +- version control code with technologies such as git + +- are comfortable having code reviewed for functionality and good programming practice + +- are familiar with good software development practices + +- are familiar and comfortable with agile ways of working + +How will we transform the traditional Statistical Programmer into the future Data Scientist? + +## How to Contribute + +Contribute to the discussion here in GitHub Discussions:\ +[How do you transform the traditional Statistical Programmer into the future Data Scientist?](https://github.com/phuse-org/OSTCDA/discussions/10-){target="_blank"} + +## Guidance + +- Provide your thoughts and perspectives + +- Provide references to articles, webinars, presentations (citations, links) + +- Be respectful in this community