BASS Platform¶
Cross-cutting documentation for the BASS (Bioinformatics Analysis Software System) platform — architecture decisions, deployment patterns, and shared concepts that span all components.
BASS is a modular, open-source software ecosystem designed to streamline bioinformatics workflows. Each component can be used independently or as part of the complete system.
Components¶
| Component | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Hippo | Metadata tracking service | Design complete, implementation ready |
| Cappella | Integration & harmonization engine | Design complete |
| Aperture | Interface layer (CLI, web, API clients) | Design complete (CLI v0.1) |
| Bridge | Integration middleware (auth, routing) | Design complete |
| Canon | Semantic artifact resolver | Design complete |
Platform Documentation¶
- Overview — High-level platform introduction
- Architecture — System architecture and component interactions
- Getting Started — First steps with BASS
- Deployment — Deployment guide
- Glossary — Key terms and definitions