Registry -- allow users to query beta mines

[julie-sullivan]

Currently you can only query production InterMines. There is a use case for being able to query dev mines, e.g FlyMine beta.

[yochannah]

I've added the hacktoberfest label to this issue - if you're interested in contributing, the code to fetch a list of InterMines from the InterMine registry is here: https://github.com/intermine/InterMineR/blob/master/R/InterMineR.R

Context: when using methods that access the registry, it would be nice to have an optional argument that allows users to select all InterMines, just the dev intermines, or just the production InterMines.

Registry docs are here - http://registry.intermine.org/api-docs/ - but probably all you'll need is to switch the param at the end of the URL

• http://registry.intermine.org/service/instances?mines=dev
• http://registry.intermine.org/service/instances?mines=prod
• http://registry.intermine.org/service/instances?mines=all

if you want to pick up this task

0. Take a look at the InterMine contributing guidelines
1. Comment on this issue stating that you intend to work on the task
2. When you're ready, add your work to the repo and create a pull request.

What to do if you need help

Mention @yochannah, tweet @yoyehudi, pop by to say hi on chat or if needed email [email protected]. Don't forget we're usually only available during uk office hours and will not be able to respond at other times :)

[lvclark]

I would be interested in taking this on for Hacktoberfest if it would still be helpful!

[rachellyne]

Yes, this would still be useful. Thank you. Yo Yehudi has now left the InterMine project so please use the following contact details for any help: [email protected] or the above chat link or comment here with @rachellyne or @danielabutano or @uosl