Packaging Scientific Software with Conda-Forge - IPAM at UCLA

Explore the intricacies of packaging scientific software using Conda-Forge in this 54-minute conference talk presented by Jan Janssen from Los Alamos National Laboratory. Recorded on May 24, 2023, as part of the Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics (IPAM) workshop on Co-design for the Exascale and IPAM Hackathon at UCLA, this presentation delves into the essential aspects of software packaging for scientific applications. Gain insights into the Conda-Forge ecosystem and its role in facilitating the distribution and management of scientific software packages. Learn about best practices, challenges, and solutions in creating and maintaining conda packages for complex scientific tools and libraries. Understand how Conda-Forge contributes to reproducibility and ease of use in scientific computing environments. This talk is valuable for researchers, developers, and IT professionals working in scientific computing who want to improve their software distribution and management practices.