[Biopython-dev] Deprecating Bio.Fasta?

[Peter]

On 22 June 2009, I wrote:
> ...
> I'd like to officially deprecate Bio.Fasta for the next release (Biopython
> 1.51), which means you can continue to use it for a couple more
> releases, but at import time you will see a warning message. See also:
> http://biopython.org/wiki/Deprecation_policy
>
> Would this cause anyone any problems? If you are still using Bio.Fasta,
> it would be interesting to know if this is just some old code that hasn't
> been updated, or if there is some stronger reason for still using it.

No one replied, so I plan to make this change in CVS shortly, meaning
that Bio.Fasta will be deprecated in Biopython 1.51, i.e. it will still work
but will trigger a deprecation warning at import.

Please speak up ASAP if this concerns you.

Thanks,

Peter