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An experiment is more than its code
Reproducing a result requires the data, configuration, dependencies, and evaluation procedure that produced it. A useful experiment record connects these pieces, so another researcher can understand the conditions behind an observation.
Keep the record close to the work
Versioned inputs and explicit configuration reduce hidden assumptions. Small, well-defined interfaces help separate data preparation from modelling and evaluation. When an experiment changes, its record should make that change easy to inspect.
Design for the next reader
Useful research infrastructure serves the person returning to an experiment months later. Clear naming, recorded limitations, and a short explanation of the original question can matter as much as sophisticated tooling.