Cryptic software announcements (was: ANN: DIPY 1.6.0)

[Peter J. Holzer]

[This isn't specifically about DIPY, I've noticed the same thing in
other announcements]

On 2023-02-28 13:48:56 -0500, Eleftherios Garyfallidis wrote:
> Hello all,
> 
> 
> We are excited to announce a new release of DIPY: DIPY 1.6.0 is out from
> the oven!

That's nice, but what is DIPY?


> In addition, registration for the oceanic DIPY workshop 2023 (April 24-28)
> is now open! Our comprehensive program is designed to equip you with the
> skills and knowledge needed to master the latest techniques and tools in
> structural and diffusion imaging.

Ok, so since the workshop is about ".., tools in structural and
diffusion imaging", DIPY is probably such a tool.

However, without this incidental announcement I wouldn't have any idea
what it is or if it would be worth my time clicking at any of the links.


I think it would be a good idea if software announcements would include
a single paragraph (or maybe just a single sentence) summarizing what
the software is and does.

        hp

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