reana

REANA, which stands for Real-time Environment for Analysis, is an open-source, cloud-agnostic, and modular workflow system designed for running complex data analysis workflows. It aims to simplify the process of executing these workflows across different computing environments, including Kubernetes clusters, High Throughput Computing (HTC) middleware like HTCondor, and cloud platforms.

The core idea behind REANA is to abstract away the underlying infrastructure, allowing users to focus on their analysis rather than managing computing resources. It provides a unified interface for submitting, monitoring, and retrieving results from analysis jobs. REANA supports various workflow engines and languages, making it adaptable to a wide range of scientific disciplines and data analysis tasks, such as those found in high-energy physics.

Key features of REANA include its ability to handle large datasets, manage dependencies between different analysis steps, and ensure reproducibility of results. It employs a microservices architecture, where different components handle specific tasks like job submission, resource management, and result storage. This modular design enhances scalability and maintainability. REANA is particularly useful for research communities that require robust and reproducible analysis pipelines, especially when dealing with distributed computing resources.