SchemaBlocks “Status” Levels

SchemaBlocks schemas (“blocks”) provide recommended blueprints for schema parts to be re-used for the development of code based “products” throughout the GA4GH ecosystem. We propose a labeling system for those schemas, to provide transparency about the level of support those schemas have from {S}[B] participants and observers.

Proposed {S}[B] Status Levels

The current status level of thiose recommendations is “proposed”.

• playground
  • early development or import stage, of any quality
  • no recommendation; existence does not mean any current or future {S}[B] support
• community
  • reserved for schemas from GA4GH community contributors which are used in production (i.e. not individual ideas or concepts)
  • not recommended for direct integration into products
  • can serve as use-case based demonstrators and inspire GA44GH project modifications
• proposed
  • at least some {S}[B] contributors are in favour of such a block
  • the code may undergo considerable maturation
  • not recommended for integration into products w/o close tracking
  • contributions and discussions are encouraged
• implemented
  • mature block which is implemented in one or more {S}[B] aligned schemas
  • may be extended from a core block or be too specific for general (“core”) usability
• core
  • a schema block with recommended use
  • stable through minor version changes
  • has to be used in at least 2 standards/products approved by the GA4GH Steering Committee