[BioPython] BOF at BOSC 2000
Brad Chapman
chapmanb@arches.uga.edu
14 Aug 2000 21:15:46 EDT
Hey Jeff et al:
Jeff wrote:
> Since most of the developers haven't met each other, it would be nice
> to get together and introduce ourselves at a BOF. In addition, we
should
> talk about features we need to finish for a 1.0 release and future
> plans after that.
That sounds like a super plan. I'll bring the cookies. Oh wait, I always
burn cookies. Maybe I'll just bring cheap beer :-).
> Would people be interested in doing this? Please let me know.
I'm very much for this and you can count me in. Would it be worthwhile to
draw up a list of things we should talk about? From what I've heard
people saying it seems like we have at least the following to talk about:
- As Jeff mentioned, figuring out what is up with a 1.0 release:
o What features should go in there? What do people want/need to
see?
o Who is going to code the want list items?
- Talking about what is currently in CVS:
o Integration between the code that is currently there -- ie.
getting parsers to
parse into the sequence class.
o Beefing up the sequence class to support features and other fun
stuff. How
should this work?
o Should/can Andrew's cool 'Martel' code be integrated with what
we've
got?
- Making contributing to Biopython more accessable:
o Does the web site need changes to make Biopython seem more
accessible?
o How can we make me write documentation faster? I was thinking
about the
possibility of introducing large cash prizes :-). Also, how to
give feedback
about what is in the docs to make them more useful to people.
- Collaboration with Bio* and other projects:
o How can we make Biocorba work for you?
I'm sure there is more, so feel free to contribute your two cents...
Looking forward to getting to meet everyone at BOSC/ISMB,
Brad