Workbook Introduction

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$Date: 2004/07/14 13:51:54 $

Current Status of the SEAL Workbook

The SEAL workbook is just starting. We are at the initial phase of collecting the pieces of information together in a Workbook structure to guide the Users on the delivered functionality.

The initial ideas as very much influenced by the Babar Workbook.

If you have feedback or requests please just contact us.

Purpose of the Workbook

The purpose of this Workbook is to provide guidance, in general, to all LHC software developers in the various domains (Mathematics, Python scripting, Software Framework and Components,  etc)  on how to use the SEAL software products. The information is intended to be presented in the form of a workbook, a connected series of small documents introducing each tool or product with very practical information and exercises. This workbook is part of the LCG Applications Area Workbook that should provide help to whole of  the LCG projects in the Applications Area.

Upon completion of this Workbook, the user will have handled all of the most significant tools and products provided by SEAL. The user will not be an expert with any of these tools, but will have a good idea of how the various tools interrelate and will be in a good position to consult detailed reference manuals as needed.

How to Use the Workbook

The Workbook should be structured as a course. The exercises should be completed in the order presented in order to ensure that the user knows enough to use each tool when that tool is presented.

The User is expected to have access to the Web, access to AFS and to a Unix or Windows computer running the LCG software. The User is expected to display the Workbook itself in one or more web browser windows and to have a Unix session in another window. X access is required to view some of the results.

The Workbook always gives instructions that work at CERN. However, many Users will get better performance by using computing resources at their local institutions.

 


Contact: Jacek Generowicz