Using DVC in the context of TU Delft

Why DVC (data version control)

• It allows us to work with git and datasets, as well as large files. It is a more flexible alternative to git LFS.
• It works based on git and uses a very similar command line interface
• It is progressive in the sense that is very easy to get started, has a very low level threshold

Goals and wishlist

• We would like to use available storage infrastructure at TU Delft to store dvc projects and related files (Surfdrive, Projectdrive, VM)
• We would like to eventually host some training and develop some online educational material that researchers can use at TU delft to get started with such workflow

For the Friday coding session- 16-04-2021 this is the proposed agenda

• Give a quick getting started demo with DVC
• Check the status of what we have tried and what we have learned
• Discuss the test card/learning template
• Discuss open issues/cards in the board
• Discuss lessons learned
• Discuss next steps and tasks