The IPOL demo system: a scalable architecture of microservices for reproducible research

Abstract

We identified design problems related to the architecture, ergonomy, and performance in the previous version of the Image Processing on Line (IPOL) demonstration system. In order to correct them we moved to an architecture of microservices and performed many refactorings. This article first describes the state of the art in Reproducible Research platforms and explains IPOL in that context. The specific problems which were found are discussed, along with the solutions implemented in the new demo system, and the changes in its architecture with respect to the previous system. Finally, we expose the challenges of the system in the short term.