October 8, 2025Open Access

About OBF

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This overview highlights OBF's history, key projects like BioPerl and BioJava, and its open-source membership structure.

OBF was officially incorporated in 2001, marking the formal start of its growth and initiatives.
Bylaws were enacted for the first time in 2005, establishing a structured membership framework.
In 2012, OBF became an associate project of Software in the Public Interest, enhancing support and resources.
Projects including BioPerl, BioJava, and BioPython were pivotal in shaping OBF's foundations and collaborations.

A 2019 study studied this question.

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