[Biopython] Request for feedback: Korean translation of Biopython Tutorial

[Peter Cock]

Biopython License Agreement
Hello Sangwoo,

We have had similar efforts in the past, e.g.

Japanese - led by Yasushi Masuda in 2006 (site offline)
Chinese - https://github.com/bigwiv/Biopython-cn
Spanish - https://github.com/biopython/biopython/issues/4333

As I wrote then, "The long term problem is keeping it up to date - which
would be a big commitment. Still, a one-off translation has value - and
Spanish and Chinese would be my top picks for global reach."

Note on a technical level, since that issue was opened we did finally make
the move from writing the Tutorial in LaTeX to using reStructruredText
(RST), rendered with Sphinx. See
https://github.com/biopython/biopython/tree/master/Doc/Tutorial

You are right to ask about licensing at the start - I just noticed an issue
with the Spanish project,
https://github.com/SouthernBio/Biopython-ES/issues/11 - to be clear our
Tutorial is under the "Biopython License Agreement" although I would hope
to gradually dual-license it under the 3-clause BSD license as we are doing
for the code itself https://github.com/biopython/biopython/issues/898

Note however, the former wiki content now at
https://github.com/biopython/biopython.github.io/tree/master/wiki was
originally on the OBF hosted MediaWiki site and contributed under the
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license instead. We should
be gradually removing those pages in favour of the main "Tutorial" and API
docstrings all in the main repository.

If you did translate some or all of the Tutorial into Korean, I'd be happy
to add links from the Biopython site too it. Ideally you'd be able to make
it clear which version of the English source it was based on.

Thank you for your interest,

Peter

On Mon, Sep 2, 2024 at 2:02 AM 강상우 <ksw8841 at knou.ac.kr> wrote:

> Dear Biopython Dev Team,
>
>
> My name is Sangwoo Kang from the Republic of Korea. As a student with a
> background in law and a keen interest in cognitive science, neuroscience,
> and bioinformatics, I have developed a strong interest in Biopython and its
> potential in these fields.
>
> I am planning to start a project to translate the Biopython tutorial
> documentation into Korean, and I'm reaching out for your feedback and
> advice. Understanding the importance of legal compliance, especially in
> open-source projects, I want to ensure that this translation fully adheres
> to all licensing requirements.
>
> The main objectives of this project are:
>
> To make Biopython more accessible to Korean-speaking bioinformatics
> researchers and students.
> To expand the Biopython community in Korea and attract more contributors.
> To promote open-source culture in the field of bioinformatics.
> My current plan for the translation project includes:
>
> Using GitHub for version control and collaborative translation work.
> Seeking review from bioinformatics experts to ensure accuracy.
> Regularly updating the Korean translation as the original documentation is
> updated.
> Ensuring strict adherence to the Biopython License Agreement and applying
> the same license to the translated version. Given my legal background, I am
> committed to ensuring full compliance with all licensing requirements.
> Before I begin, I would appreciate it if you could provide guidance on the
> following:
>
> Are there any similar projects already in progress?
> Do you have any guidelines for translation work?
> Would it be possible to add a link to the Korean version on the official
> Biopython documentation once completed?
> Are there any specific licensing considerations I should be aware of for
> this translation project?
> I'm particularly keen to ensure that all legal and licensing aspects are
> properly addressed, and I would welcome any advice or suggestions you may
> have regarding this project.
>
> Thank you for your time and consideration. Please feel free to reach out
> if you need any further information. I look forward to hearing your
> thoughts.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Sangwoo Kang
>
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