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Speed up aln2counts.py

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enhancement
Dominant language
Python
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12h 5m
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Description

It would be nice to use multiple processes to handle very large result files, but this is not trivial because all of the functionality in this script is tucked into classes and Python Pool objects don't like to share class methods.

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Research direction

Start by reading aln2counts.py and profiling it on a very large result file. Examine how its classes process data and where Python Pool objects would need process-safe entry points. Done means large result files can be handled with multiple processes while preserving the script’s existing results.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
bioinformatics
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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