[cellml-discussion] CellML: Plan for future versions

[Poul Nielsen]

Dear all

Just as we did with the transition from CellML 1.0 to 1.1 through the  
introduction import capabilities, we are keen to further improve the  
structure and expressiveness of CellML.  To this end we would like to  
start a process of considering proposals for the specification of  
future versions of CellML. A number of suggestions for improving the  
CellML specification have already been informally discussed by  
members of the CellML community (e.g. the addition of variable typing  
capabilities, modification of the import element to avoid  
ambiguities, extending or removing the 'CellML subset' of content  
MathML). We are currently trying to establish tools to facilitate the  
community-wide process of proposing, evaluating, and deciding how the  
CellML language can evolve. Our first step is to establish a workflow  
to handle the evolution of the specification. Once this is achieved,  
we can receive proposals and start the process of critiquing and  
deciding what to include in future specifications. I would like to  
invite everyone within the CellML community to contribute to this  
process by participating in the CellML discussion list debates.

Best wishes
Poul