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Copilot AI commented Dec 17, 2025

The repository had a minimal 14-line README that only pointed to external directories. This adds comprehensive documentation covering the entire project for users and new contributors.

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  • Installation: Standard Python and Docker setup with Gurobi licensing instructions
  • Usage: Working examples for FBA, FVA, E-Flux, GC-Flux, and visualization with correct API calls
  • Project Structure: Directory layout and module organization
  • Development: Environment setup, testing (make test), and linting (make lint)
  • Contributing: Fork/PR workflow, code style expectations, and issue reporting guidelines
  • Dependencies: Requirements with rationale (why Gurobi, Python 2.7 compatibility notes)

Example Usage

import pyabolism

# Load SBML model and run FBA
model = pyabolism.io.load_model('model.xml', filetype='sbml')
pyabolism.simulate.FBA(model, show=True)

# Run FVA maintaining 90% of optimal objective
pyabolism.simulate.FVA(model, obj_ratio=0.9)

# Access results
for reaction in model.reactions():
    print("{}: {}".format(reaction.id, reaction.flux_value))

All code examples use Python 2.7 compatible syntax (.format() not f-strings) and match actual implementation (e.g., obj_ratio parameter for FVA).

Original prompt

This section details on the original issue you should resolve

<issue_title>Write a full-featured README</issue_title>
<issue_description>We need a readme that comprehensively covers the codebase, including onboarding new contributors.</issue_description>

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Copilot AI changed the title [WIP] Write a full-featured README for the codebase Add comprehensive README with contributor onboarding guide Dec 17, 2025
Copilot AI requested a review from nickfyson December 17, 2025 22:40
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