[Biopython-dev] Relaxing SeqIO, AlignIO, etc write functions?

[Sebastian Bassi]

On Fri, Mar 19, 2010 at 7:45 AM, Peter <biopython at maubp.freeserve.co.uk> wrote:
> Give an inch and they'll take a mile ;)

In Spanish we say: Give a hand and they'll take the whole arm :)

> that if they don't specify the format that Biopython will
> determine it automatically - which it won't.

In this respect, Python zen favours being explicit,so I see your point.

> Also, could you clarify if you are in favour of relaxing the
> requirement that the write function takes a list/iterator of
> records/alignments to allow a single SeqRecord or alignment?

Is OK for me to allow a single record instead of a iterable, this
change will not break any existing code so it is OK for me.

Best,
SB.