FADS Documentation Hub ππΎ
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 youβre 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 πβ¨
We follow the DiΓ‘taxis Framework to keep documentation organized, useful, and easy to navigate. The docs are grouped into four clear categories:
οΈ1. How-to Guides π
Quick, practical instructions for specific tasks.
Perfect for when youβre asking:
> βHow do I do this specific thing?β
Examples:
- How to request access to datasets stored in the cloud π
- How to submit a metadata record π€
- How to clean up an Excel file before uploading π§Ό
2. Reference Info π
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 π§Ύ
- On hosting data and code π«
- Tools, including reccomended R packages π§πΎβπ»
3. Tutorials π
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 π
- Intro to working with Synapse Notebooks π§
- How to support controlled vocabularies π€
4. Deep dives π§
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 π§Ό
- Data lifecycle management explained π±β‘οΈπ³
- The theory behind our access protocols π¦
Getting Started π οΈ
π§ Start exploring using the navigation menu on your left to dive in!
β Learn more about what resources are available on the About page.
π Use the search bar at the top right to find specific topics or resources.
Contribute & Collaborate! π€
This documentation is a living resource β always evolving and improving.
Weβd love your feedback, suggestions, and ideas! π£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?
β‘οΈ Reach out to us anytime β weβre listening π and always happy to help!
Happy stewarding! πβ¨