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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
There is a need for a flexible database system in the sciences. Databases exist, but how many of us want to learn the messy SQL syntax, or put more than 20 records in an unweildy Excel spreadsheet? We all have needs for a really simple way to create a database, the way that makes sense to us for our projects, not the way that is shaped by a specific tool, originally built for another purpose. We would also like really simple ways to enter that data. Those two features combined would enable all of the scratching in the lab notebooks and envelopes to be put together digitally - indexing, searching, sharing, extending - they all become trivial. | |||
This page is a brainstorming forum for how to shape such a tool - what it should be able to do, how to make it, what it could be used for, etc. | |||
Your contribution is vital! You are the scientists and end-users. All of your comments will shape whatever comes out of this discussion. Please post ideas on the discussion page, eventually they will be migrated over here as things take shape. Keep following the progress - it will be fun to see how your individual contributions are weaved together! | |||
== Announcements == | == Announcements == | ||
'''[[User:Lucks|Lucks]] 20:04, 14 April 2006 (EDT)''': I have completed the basic outline and content of this page - I look forward to hearing from all of you! | |||
== The Idea == | == The Idea == | ||
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== Implementation Ideas == | == Implementation Ideas == | ||
== Want to get this going? == | == Want to get this going? == | ||
Revision as of 17:04, 14 April 2006
Overview
There is a need for a flexible database system in the sciences. Databases exist, but how many of us want to learn the messy SQL syntax, or put more than 20 records in an unweildy Excel spreadsheet? We all have needs for a really simple way to create a database, the way that makes sense to us for our projects, not the way that is shaped by a specific tool, originally built for another purpose. We would also like really simple ways to enter that data. Those two features combined would enable all of the scratching in the lab notebooks and envelopes to be put together digitally - indexing, searching, sharing, extending - they all become trivial.
This page is a brainstorming forum for how to shape such a tool - what it should be able to do, how to make it, what it could be used for, etc.
Your contribution is vital! You are the scientists and end-users. All of your comments will shape whatever comes out of this discussion. Please post ideas on the discussion page, eventually they will be migrated over here as things take shape. Keep following the progress - it will be fun to see how your individual contributions are weaved together!
Announcements
Lucks 20:04, 14 April 2006 (EDT): I have completed the basic outline and content of this page - I look forward to hearing from all of you!
