Why I Publish Research in Public (opens in new tab)

Many research projects begin in private. Notes remain on personal computers. Drafts stay hidden. Ideas circulate only among a small number of people. I have chosen a different approach. Whenever possible, I prefer to develop research in public. What Does “Research in Public” Mean? Publishing research in public does not necessarily mean publishing finished work. Instead, it means making parts of the research process visible. Examples include: Preprints Research notes Documentation GitHub repos...