Add Native Support for BibLatex-Software

• Deciders: Oliver Kopp

Technical Story: 6574-Adding support for biblatex-software

Context and Problem Statement

Right now, JabRef does not have support for Biblatex-Software out of the box, users have to add custom entry types. With citing software becoming fairly common, native support is helpful.

Decision Drivers

• None of the existing flows should be impacted

Considered Options

• Add the new entry types to the existing biblatex types
• Add a divider with label Biblatex-Software under which the new entries are listed : Native support for Biblatex-Software
• Support via customized entry types : A user can load a customized bib file

Decision Outcome

Chosen option: Add a new divider, because comes out best (see below).

Positive Consequences

• Inbuilt coverage for a entry type that is getting more and more importance

Negative Consequences

• Adds a little bit more clutter to the Add Entry pane

Pros and Cons of the Options

Adding the new entry types to the existing biblatex types

• Good, because there is no need for a new category in the add entry pane

Add a divider with label Biblatex-Software with relevant types

• Good, since this gives the user a bit more clarity

Support via customized entry types

• Good, because no code needs to be changed
• Bad, because documentation is needed
• Bad, because the users are not guided through the UI, but have to do other steps.