FADS Documentation Hub πŸŸπŸ’Ύ

Welcome to the Fishery & Assessment Data Section (FADS) Documentation Hub!

Here, we work in the open and share our knowledge to enable open data science collaboration with a broad community not only within DFO but also externally with academics, NGOs, and Indigenous groups. The FADS Wiki is for internal access by DFO employees while this Documentation Hub is openly accessible.

Whether you’re a seasoned data steward or just starting out, this hub is designed to provide you with the resources you need to navigate the world of salmon data stewardship and management πŸ“šβœ¨

We follow the DiΓ‘taxis Framework to keep documentation organized, useful, and easy to navigate. The docs are grouped into four clear categories:


️1. How-to Guides πŸ› 

Quick, practical instructions for specific tasks.
Perfect for when you’re asking:
> β€œHow do I do this specific thing?”

Examples:

  • How to request access to datasets stored in the cloud πŸ”
  • How to submit a metadata record πŸ“€
  • How to clean up an Excel file before uploading 🧼

2. Reference Info πŸ“˜

The deep, detailed, no-fluff facts about tools, terms, and standards.
Use these when you need precision or technical definitions.

Examples:

  • Using terms from controlled vocabularies like Darwin Core 🧾
  • On hosting data and code πŸ«™
  • Tools, including reccomended R packages πŸ§‘πŸΎβ€πŸ’»

3. Tutorials πŸŽ“

Structured, step-by-step lessons that help you learn by doing.
Ideal for onboarding or skill-building.

Examples:

  • A walk through on using Power BI with our datasets πŸ“Š
  • Intro to working with Synapse Notebooks 🧠
  • How to support controlled vocabularies πŸ”€

4. Deep dives 🧠

Thoughtful writeups and explanations on the why behind the work.
Great for context, decision-making, or just satisfying your inner data philosopher.

Examples:

  • Why metadata quality matters 🧼
  • Data lifecycle management explained 🌱➑️🌳
  • The theory behind our access protocols 🚦

Getting Started πŸ› οΈ

🧭 Start exploring using the navigation menu on your left to dive in!

❔ Learn more about what resources are available on the About page.

πŸ” Use the search bar at the top right to find specific topics or resources.


Contribute & Collaborate! 🀝

This documentation is a living resource β€” always evolving and improving.
We’d love your feedback, suggestions, and ideas! πŸ—£οΈ

You can even contribute directly to the documentation! See our Contributing Guide for more details. Spotted something confusing? Missing a topic? Got an awesome tip to share?
➑️ Reach out to us anytime β€” we’re listening πŸ‘‚ and always happy to help!

Happy stewarding! 🐟✨


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