The Software Curation Process

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The OPF follows a stringent appraisal process when selecting which tools to adopt and nurture to the point where they are sustainable. 

This process is in place to:

* The *possibility* of adopting each tool (e.g. licensing and restrictions)
* Control *cost/benefit* of adopting each tool.
* Evaluate which *stage* the tools is currently at.
* Analysing amount of required *effort*.
* Analysing amount of required *time*. 
* Potential of establishing a *support community* around the tool. 

h3. Surveys

In order to evaluate potential tools we ask members to fill in the following two surveys to begin the appraisal process. 

* Business Case Survey: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDN4c2F4MnJUdlVGSGZLVlRoWVl4LXc6MQ]

* Technical Appraisal Survey: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGxJMzNhSUZEb1NDZmx2QWg1NDFKclE6MQ]

h3. OPF Appraisal 

Once these forms have been completed, the OPF will then perform its own appraisal based upon filling in this form. 

* [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDUzUlJ4emRtYXlYSXhEaGQ4TUtmZ0E6MQ]