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Project Database Brainstorm (updated 10/31/07)

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Neverending Project:

I want to pick back up on the discussions here. We are making good progress on identifying the table structure we will need, but I would like to explore our implementation options a bit more before having the full-blown discussion of what tools we will use for this database.

I have been looking at Joomla, but I am wondering what extension(s) I should look at to get the database implementation. Can anyone who has some Joomla experience point me in the right direction? I would like to take a look at how it is possible to implement the database, and the user-interface to creating and maintaining their projects. Thanks.

bfauska:

Jumping in late in the game here, but I'd like to volunteer to help move some stuff from the old examples to the new if it needs to be done manually.  If we get the DB up and running we could have some people divide up the existing examples page into sections and work our way through, migrating any available information into the new DB.  There will likely be holes in the data, but if the creator of those cabs have a chance they can update as seen fit.  I suppose there would have to be some moderator level access to the entries and an owner level access as well, this way the DB can be filled out and then when the creator of the cabinet shows up and wants to update they can have access to their project.

This system sounds great.  I haven't ever looked into putting anything of mine into the examples system, because it seems like you need a project blog or the like to link to.  With this system it would be nice if the option was available for all the information to be hosted at the DB.

Jimbo:

It's been a month, so thought I'd give this thread a bump.  Any progress?

Neverending Project:

Well I have certainly not given up on this. I am not sure, however, what would be required to set this site up using Joomla to be able to tap into the SMF database here on Arcade Controls. So my plan is to build a stand-alone site and get some beta testers to iron out the wrinkles. It will be slow going though, especially with the holidays breathing down my throat.

Stay tuned, though. More news to follow.

XyloSesame:

I'm still in for whatever I can do to help...

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