Guidelines for Adoption¶

DataJoint Elements offer flexible options for adoption, enabling researchers to seamlessly integrate them into their workflows. Below are the available paths for adoption based on your expertise and needs for your experiments.

Independent Adoption¶

DataJoint Elements are designed for independent users who have:

Moderate software development skills.
A solid understanding of DataJoint principles.
Adequate IT expertise or support.

If you are new to DataJoint, we recommend starting with these resources to build a strong foundation:

1. Online Training Tutorials¶

Learn to set up your DataJoint pipeline with interactive tutorials hosted on GitHub Codespaces:

DataJoint Tutorials Repository: A comprehensive set of tutorials to get started with DataJoint Python, organized in Jupyter notebooks.

Element-Specific Interactive Tutorials: Explore detailed guides for designing and interacting with specific Element pipelines:

2. Workshops¶

Participate in workshops and events (online or in person) to gain hands-on experience and practical knowledge for implementing DataJoint workflows effectively.

Adoption with Support from DataJoint¶

For institutions and labs requiring additional assistance, the DataJoint team offers tailored support services, including:

Training¶

User Training: Guidance for end-users to effectively utilize workflows.
Developer Training: Support for developers implementing or extending workflows.

Hosting and Infrastructure¶

Data and Computation Hosting:
- On-premises setups for your institution or lab.
- Integration with your existing cloud accounts.
- Fully managed cloud hosting by DataJoint.

Workflow Execution¶

Configuration and Automation: Assistance with setting up and automating workflows.
Fully Managed Services: Optional services to oversee workflow execution and management entirely.

Interfaces¶

Data Entry, Export, and Publishing: Streamlined interfaces to efficiently manage and share your research data.

Subsidized Support¶

Qualified research groups may be eligible for subsidized services through grant funding. Contact the DataJoint team to explore funding options and determine your eligibility.

By choosing the adoption path that best suits your lab's expertise and requirements, you can leverage DataJoint Elements to optimize your research workflows. For additional information or assistance, please contact the DataJoint team at support@datajoint.com.