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Library of Tasks

Overview​

The Library of Tasks is one of the two primary strategic projects of the TTF-DDG. It serves as a centralized platform for managing, sharing, and implementing computer-based research tasks across all work packages of the NCCR Evolving Language project.

Purpose & Goals​

Vision​

To create a comprehensive, accessible repository of research tasks that enables:

  • Efficient Collaboration: Work packages can share methodologies and implementations
  • Rapid Development: Researchers can build upon existing tasks rather than starting from scratch
  • Standardization: Common approaches to similar research challenges
  • Quality Assurance: Vetted, tested task implementations
  • Knowledge Preservation: Long-term sustainability of research software

Key Objectives​

  1. Provide a single source of truth for task implementations
  2. Enable easy viewing, editing, and sharing of tasks
  3. Facilitate cross-work package collaboration
  4. Reduce duplication of technical effort
  5. Ensure reproducibility of research tasks

Access​

The Library of Tasks is accessible via a dedicated subdomain:

🔗 library.nccr-ttf-ddg.ch

Features​

Browse & Discover​

  • Searchable catalog of available tasks
  • Filtering by research area, technology, or work package
  • Detailed documentation for each task
  • Usage examples and implementation guides

View & Understand​

  • Source code access
  • Technical specifications
  • Dependencies and requirements
  • Deployment instructions

Edit & Customize​

  • Fork existing tasks for specific research needs
  • Adapt parameters and configurations
  • Extend functionality while maintaining compatibility

Share & Contribute​

  • Submit new tasks to the library
  • Contribute improvements to existing tasks
  • Share best practices and lessons learned
  • Collaborate on common challenges

Task Categories​

The library includes tasks spanning various research domains:

  • Behavioral Tasks: Experimental paradigms for behavioral studies
  • Cognitive Tasks: Tasks measuring cognitive processes
  • Linguistic Tasks: Language-specific experimental tasks
  • Data Collection Tools: Instruments for various data types
  • Analysis Pipelines: Common analysis workflows

Technical Infrastructure​

Architecture​

  • Modern web-based platform
  • Version control integration
  • Automated testing and validation
  • Documentation generation
  • Dependency management

Standards​

All tasks in the library adhere to:

  • Code quality standards
  • Documentation requirements
  • Testing coverage minimums
  • Accessibility guidelines
  • Cross-platform compatibility

Current Contents​

The library currently includes implementations from:

  • ✅ Meaning Task (with Jodie Franco)
  • ✅ LEAPS System tasks (Zurich tablet-based - https://www.leaps-zh.ch/)
  • ✅ Unity Crab Battery components
  • 🔄 MEG-based tasks (in development)
  • 🔄 Eye-tracking tasks for great apes (in development)

[Detailed listings of available tasks]

Contributing to the Library​

For Researchers​

If you have developed a task that could benefit other work packages:

  1. Contact the TTF-DDG team
  2. Discuss standardization and documentation needs
  3. Work with us to prepare the task for the library
  4. Submit for review and inclusion

For Developers​

Technical contributors can help by:

  • Improving existing task implementations
  • Enhancing documentation
  • Expanding test coverage
  • Optimizing performance
  • Adding new features

Contact us to contribute →

Support & Documentation​

Getting Started​

Contact the TTF-DDG team for:

  • Library user guidance and onboarding
  • Task development guidelines and best practices
  • API documentation and integration support

Technical Support​

The TTF-DDG team provides ongoing support for:

  • Task implementation assistance
  • Troubleshooting and debugging
  • Customization consultation
  • Integration with existing systems

Roadmap​

Current Phase​

  • Expanding task collection
  • Improving discoverability features
  • Enhancing documentation
  • Building community of contributors

Future Development​

  • Advanced search and filtering
  • Automated compatibility testing
  • Integration with data management systems
  • Expanded analysis tool integration
  • Multi-language support

Impact​

The Library of Tasks enables:

  • Faster Research: Build on proven implementations
  • Higher Quality: Benefit from peer-reviewed, tested code
  • Better Collaboration: Share methodologies seamlessly
  • Resource Efficiency: Avoid duplicating technical work
  • Reproducibility: Use standardized, documented tasks

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