Linux productivity tools and practices for researchers
Suppress Duo by using either a VPN or the multiplexing approach.
Use SSH keys to log in without entering your password.
Use aliases and shell functions to save time. Be conscious of the commands you are running and create new aliases and shell functions when appropriate.
Navigate the command line using keyboard shortcuts such as [Ctrl]+[a] and [Ctrl]+[e].
The more proficient you are with vim or emacs, the faster you will be able to work.
Bypass the wall time limits imposed on jobs by using Slurm job dependencies to run continuously.
Write your own utilities to automate your research work. Combine these utilities with system commands to construct a pipeline.
The better your scripting skills, the better you will be at automating your work. Strengthen your abilities and knowledge of scripting by learning more about Python, R or Bash.
Don’t get caught up in the technical challenges. Start by thinking about the inputs and outputs. Imagination plays a far more important role in identifying tasks to automate than having lots of technical knowledge.
When you reduce the number of monotonous tasks, you will have more time to concentrate on the real work.