[Biopython-dev] BioSQL drivers, was: Planning for Biopython 1.54

[Kevin Jacobs <jacobs@bioinformed.com>]

On Thu, Mar 18, 2010 at 3:28 PM, Kyle <kellrott at gmail.com> wrote:

> What should the parameter by called? Possibilities: 'backend', 'dbtype',
> ...
> ideas anyone?
>
>
I suggest 'driver', since it is explicit and precise about what is being
chosen.  This allows users to select among several drivers, even
alternatives for the same database backend.  It also allows the creation of
default aliases for meta-drivers like 'mysql' or 'postgresql', which could
search among a list of compatible drivers and the most suitable one that is
found to be installed.

-Kevin