RFC_1/RFC1_Comment_Attribute_Names

EthanCerami, 10/1/2005 - While we are at it, perhaps we should consider creating a class called CyAttributeNames, that will contain a list of recommended / officially supported attribute names. This would be similar to a controlled vocabulary list, but would not actually be enforced by CyAttributes. For example, CyAttributeNames will include constants for attributes, such as COMMON_NAME, CANONICAL_NAME, SPECIES, COMMENT, DATABASE_SOURCE, SEQUENCE, etc. If we all use these recommended terms, it's a bit easier to share data between plugins, and we can also create more meaningful attribute browsers. We can then modify the javadocs for each of the setters in CyAttributes to say something like: 'You are free to use any attribute name you like. However, for maximal benefit, consider using one of the recommended attribute names in CyAttributeNames.' I think we have talked about doing this for a real long time, and now is probably the time to do it.