Why do the tools use ugly text instead of a graphical interface (point and click)?
Any interface, no matter how “intuitive”, is another interface users need to learn. Since users may be using the Scriptome only occasionally, why not just use cut-and-paste? Also, given that we may need to write many tools to solve diverse and evolving needs, a text/web interface allows much faster tool development. Finally, the current interface requires no downloads or installs, and is generally platform- and browser-independent. That said, these tools are simple enough that they can be wrapped inside graphical tools. We’re working on some ideas….
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