[BioPython] BOF at BOSC 2000

[Brad Chapman]

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