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Summary

This PR adds a comprehensive concept topic for Software Management Plans (SMPs), systematic documents outlining how research software will be developed, maintained, shared, and preserved.

Content Overview

The new concept topic covers:

  • Definition: What SMPs are and how they complement Data Management Plans
  • Components: Development methodology, documentation, quality assurance, licensing, and preservation planning
  • VU resources: Tools and services supporting software management planning at VU
  • Research benefits: How SMPs improve software quality, collaboration, and long-term sustainability
  • Best practices: Professional software development practices adapted for research contexts

Key Features

  • Follows established handbook template structure for concepts
  • Comprehensive coverage of software management lifecycle considerations
  • Integration with existing VU software development infrastructure and support
  • Cross-references to related topics (software registration, archiving, publishing)
  • Practical examples and implementation guidance

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  • Content developed from software engineering best practices adapted for research
  • VU resources and contacts aligned with current RDM and IT support structure
  • References to existing software-related policies and requirements
  • Integration with broader research software management ecosystem

⚠️ AI-Generated Content Notice: This content was drafted by Claude LLM on July 21st, 2025, as part of a trial to explore AI-assisted content creation for the handbook. This content requires thorough review and revision before publication. This trial does not indicate that all future content will be AI-generated - this is an experiment that may not prove effective enough to justify continued use.

Fixes #84

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- Comprehensive coverage of systematic software development planning
- Details development methodology, quality assurance, and sustainability
- Covers legal considerations, preservation, and publication strategies
- Includes VU resources and support for software management

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Jolien-S commented Jul 23, 2025

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Some ideas to improve this topic:

  • Include reference to GitLab
  • Legal advice: refer to IXA-GO instead of Privacy Champions
  • Refer to templates for SMPs, also explain how RSM can be addressed in DMP (we are working on an update of the DMP template, in which code and software are more explicitly addressed)
  • Refer to support from Research Software Engineer (through RDM Support Desk)
  • Refer to information and videos about RSM, currently at VU website, but to be transferred to Handbook

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We're not sure we want to use this. I closed this PR for now to clean up the PR list. We can reopen it when we think it is relevant after all.

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