GMODWeb: a web framework for the generic model organism database
2008

GMODWeb: A Framework for Model Organism Databases

publication Evidence: high

Author Information

Author(s): O'Connor Brian D, Day Allen, Cain Scott, Arnaiz Olivier, Sperling Linda, Stein Lincoln D

Primary Institution: University of California, Los Angeles

Hypothesis

GMODWeb is designed to speed the development of websites for model organism databases.

Conclusion

GMODWeb provides a flexible and extensible framework for creating model organism database websites that integrate with other GMOD tools.

Supporting Evidence

  • GMODWeb allows users to browse and search through various data types.
  • Turnkey automates the creation of most site code, simplifying website development.
  • Customization of templates and CSS allows for unique website designs.

Takeaway

GMODWeb helps scientists create websites for studying organisms quickly and easily, so they can find important information about genes and traits.

Methodology

GMODWeb is built using the Turnkey web framework and integrates with the GMOD Chado database schema.

Limitations

The project relies on the integration of various large web applications, which can complicate maintenance.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/gb-2008-9-6-r102

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