Introduction to GeneFlow
GeneFlow, a Python-based workflow engine, was originally developed for the CDC and provides a framework for building generalized data analysis workflows that leverage modular, reusable components. Version 3 of GeneFlow (in a pre-release state as of this writing) simplifies the workflow definition to make it easier for users to build and run workflows. This post steps through the installation process and runs a simple workflow to highlight the basic functionality of GeneFlow. Additional details will be provided in future posts. More information, as well as the GeneFlow source code, can be found here . Installation The easiest way to install GeneFlow is via a Python virtual environment: python3 -m venv gfpy source gfpy/bin/activate These commands create a Python virtual environment in the "gfpy" folder and activates it. Next, install GeneFlow using pip: pip install ...