IUCr forums

At the Madrid IUCr meeting, COMCIFS decided to develop an official CIF API. This forum is devoted to discussion and development of this API, with the ultimate goal of producing a clear specification. John Bollinger has kindly agreed to take the on the role of discussion facilitator and moderator.

I add my welcome to James's as we open what I trust will be a vigorous, stimulating, and (history suggests) at times contentious discussion.