Python-Powered DOI Creation Automation for Research Workflows

Learn how to automate Digital Object Identifier (DOI) creation using Python in this 30-minute conference talk from PyCon South Africa. Explore the fundamentals of the DOI system, its importance in tracking scholarly articles and datasets, and discover how Python's powerful libraries can streamline the previously manual, error-prone process of DOI generation. Through hands-on examples, master techniques for implementing automation solutions that enhance research workflows, improve data citation practices, and contribute to digital scholarly infrastructure. Gain practical insights into creating high-quality, well-documented code that is functional, consistent, testable, and reusable while meeting specific client requirements. Whether working as a software engineer, librarian, researcher, or data manager, acquire valuable skills for leveraging Python to revolutionize DOI creation and management in academic and research environments.