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> From: Richard Lawrence <rwl@recursewithless.net>
> Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 11:01:10 +0200
> 
> So, some questions for the list:
> 
> 1) Is there interest in getting this code, and/or a future version of
> such a library, into Emacs?

We are definitely interested in developing icalendar.el to cover the
missing functionalities and support the recent standards, guidelines
and accepted practices.

> And if so, 
> 2) Would anyone here be willing to mentor me/collaborate with me on it?

I hope someone will step forward, but the very least we can promise is
that any questions you ask here will be answered.

> 3) What should the library's API look like? What would be most useful?

I think this is up to you as the expert.

Thanks!