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Human and Visualization Oriented Computing Lab. Led by Andrew McNutt (http://mcnutt.in/)

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Writing a README is easy. Writing a good one? Not so much. Join our study to try out an experimental linting tool and we’ll thank you with a $40 gift card.

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We are reaching out to invite you to take part in a user study aimed at improving the quality of README documentation. As part of this research study, we’re introducing LintMe, a prototype linting tool (a tool that automatically checks documentation for potential issues) that allows users to apply existing rules and create custom ones to enhance their markdown documentation. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the usability and perceived usefulness of LintMe for documentation workflows. This study will take place remotely via Zoom in a short interview-plus-hands-on format. After an introduction and tutorial, you’ll briefly use LintMe to review a README (your own or a sample) and try creating or modifying at least one rule. You’ll then answer follow-up questions about your experience with the tool and your expectations for effective README files. With your consent, the session will be recorded for research purposes. The session will be approximately 60 minutes. One participant will meet with one or two researchers on the call. If you prefer not to share your own README, we will provide a sample file. Participants should be familiar with GitHub or markdown documentation. You’ll gain hands-on experience with a customizable linting tool and discuss best practices in documentation. Participants will receive a $40 gift card as compensation for their time after completion of the session. Participation is voluntary, and we’d love to hear your insights! Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions, and fill out this interest form - we’ll follow up with more details: Google Form Link Thank you, Hima Mynampaty Email: u1528521@umail.utah.edu Faculty Advisor: Prof. Andrew McNutt Email: andrew.mcnutt@utah.edu Scientific Computing and Imaging Institute University of Utah
August 28, 2025 at 6:06 PM