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Data Sheet 1_Simulating evolution for everyone: a practical introduction to SLiM.zip Mishal Roy (22506647) Bivek Pokharel (22506641) Saroj Nepal (22506650) Nick Nighswander (25096942) Sayaka Miura (4780230) Afifa Naeem (22491117) Prabin Dawadi (10008251) Ecology beginners evolution forward-time simulation mutation SLiM <p>Simulation is a fundamental tool for studying complex evolutionary and population-level processes that are difficult to address analytically. SLiM (Simulating Evolution with Selection and Linkage) is a flexible forward-time simulation framework that enables explicit modeling of evolutionary processes in population genetics. Despite its power, effective use of SLiM requires scripting in Eidos, a general-purpose scripting language, which may pose a substantial barrier for researchers without computational backgrounds. In this review, we provide conceptual explanations of SLiM, introductory coding guidance, and discussion of responsible AI-assisted learning approaches to help beginners develop a deeper understanding of evolutionary modeling with SLiM. This guide aims to lower the barrier to entry and enable a broader community of biologists to apply SLiM to their own research questions.</p> 2026-09-23T11:38:05Z Dataset Dataset 10.3389/fevo.2026.1870197.s001 https://figshare.com/articles/dataset/Data_Sheet_1_Simulating_evolution_for_everyone_a_practical_introduction_to_SLiM_zip/33972913 CC BY 4.0