Software

Software in iGEM should make synthetic biology based on standard parts easier, faster, better or more accessible to our community.

Nico's Awesome Software Tools

If Nico can get a useful result out of his generative AI we should totally nominate Nico's tool for an award. To be eligible, your software has to be documented and made available under an OSI-approved open-source license.

Students' Questionable Software Tools

Dry Lab has software that reflects the circumstances. Dry Lab does not promise that its software will be glorious. We expect it will be functional within reasonable limits of functionality. The problem is that it is already July and we are in a crunch period possibly worse than that of 2025. To be eligible, your software has to be documented and made available under an OSI-approved open-source license.

Visit the Special Prizes page for more information.

What Should this Page Contain?

This page should aim to make your software accessible and understandable to a wide audience, supplementing the detailed technical documentation available on the repository.

  • Provide a clear and concise overview of the software's purpose and functionality.
  • Use non-technical language to make it accessible to a broad audience.
  • Create step-by-step instructions on how to use the software.
  • Include screenshots and visual aids to guide users.
  • Explain how to integrate the software with other tools or platforms.
  • Explain the key design choices made during the software's development.
  • Discuss any trade-offs or compromises made during the design process.
  • Provide a high-level overview of the software's architecture.
  • Provide clear instructions on how to deploy and install the software.
  • Provide an overview of the software's API, if applicable.

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