Why would a scientist want to publish their code?

[selgebali]

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[jjeronee]

Here are some reasons why a scientist might consider publishing their code:

• It allows you to get feedback and make improvements to your method, by connecting you with other people that you haven't worked with before.
• It might lead to your work having a greater impact and more citations, as other scientists working on similar questions might find your code useful.
• It allows other researchers to validate your findings.