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Posted by: intel352On 2004/6/16 20:02:38 4395 reads

There are many modules in development over at the XOOPS Dev Forge Site, and there are several Help Wanted postings for developers to join the module dev teams.

These positions are volunteer of course, and most if not all of the open positions are for PHP or SQL developers. If you think you have what it takes, Apply to join the Dev Site and then apply for the job posting.

This is a good opportunity for those of you looking to give back to the Xoops Community!

Thanks.

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Re: Modules need additional developers at dev.xoops.org

Kerjin Published 06/17/2004 14:41 Just popping in Joined 03/10/2004 Comments 48

I'd love to help out over at the dev site, however, I've submitted a request 3 times to get an account and not even a 'Thanks but no thanks' response.

Re: Modules need additional developers at dev.xoops.org

Mithrandir Published 06/17/2004 14:53 XOOPS is my life! Joined 06/21/2003 Comments 6320

We are getting an enormous amount of submitted requests, but the main problem is that about 60% of them don't fill out why they want to join.

dev.xoops.org is not a place for beginners to learn PHP. It is a place for skilled programmers with desires to make good modules - and rookies, who want to improve and learn by working with more skilled people.

If you do not have a project you want to work on, but want to help out on an existing one, contact the project manager on that/those project(s) and arrange matters with them first, then apply and specify that you have arranged to join this or that team.

Apart from that, it is Predator and Catzwolf taking care of applications and both are quite busy. I'll get a word with Predator when I see him again in order to at least not hinder registrations due to applications not being read fast enough.

Re: Modules need additional developers at dev.xoops.org

JohnCVermont Published 06/17/2004 16:53 Updated 06/17/2004 21:07 Friend of XOOPS Joined 05/07/2004 Comments 40

I experienced the same response as Kerjin <Well, I didn't apply 3 times, just once> However, I do understand that everyone is quite busy. <BTW, Thank you for Mithrandir responding. You are quite excellent at that> Perhaps, a bit more detail regarding the tasks the various projects need to accomplish would help. I certainly appreciate that this is an all-volunteer effort. Everyone who participates and contributes in a positive should be commended but I understand the need to have a controlled environment for software development. It is also vitally important to "grow" some more folks like Predator and Catzwolf in order to share the load more evenly...or at least provide some comic relief.

Regarding learning and knowing PHP, while an important skill, it is the XOOPS software design and architecture that is my biggest hurdle right now as I am working on a module for use here at the college. PHP & SQL are just a part of the puzzle/solution.

I have lost count of the number of different languages I used then forgotten. Really, who uses SNOBOL, BLISS, ASM, BAL, PASCAL, Modulo-2, LISP, Scheme, ALGOL, MUMPS, DATATRIEVE, or FORTRAN-V any more? (Oh, I know... some are still around and useful ... but I still really miss PASCAL ) Learning grammars & syntax for computer languages is easy, learning to use the language well, ... that takes experience, some mentoring, and some effort, above all a willingness to try, to learn and endure some mistakes..as well as some supportive and constructive comments from your esteemed peers.

From little acorns spring Mighty Oaks.

Re: Modules need additional developers at dev.xoops.org

hervet Published 06/18/2004 11:13 Friend of XOOPS Joined 11/04/2003 Comments 2267

Kerjin and JohnCVermont,

There are "tons" of thing you can do, you can test the modules or the new core releases, you can help to create documentations, you can create your own modules, you can give support in the forums etc etc.

Everybody is "welcome".

Re: Modules need additional developers at dev.xoops.org

Mithrandir Published 06/18/2004 11:22 XOOPS is my life! Joined 06/21/2003 Comments 6320

Herko, Predator and I have discussed how to make dev.xoops.org balance properly between

a) Letting those people in, who will be able to help
b) Keep those people out, who will not

and will perhaps open for registrations but not give access to the developer forums etc. until the user is connected to a project.

Until then, please continue to use the application form and write as much as possible about what you want to do on dev.xoops.org ("Work on my own project, which is..." or "Work with ... on this project: ...")

Re: Modules need additional developers at dev.xoops.org

Bender Published 06/18/2004 11:27 Home away from home Joined 03/10/2003 Comments 1899

Quote:

It is also vitally important to "grow" some more folks like Predator and Catzwolf in order to share the load more evenly...

Now thats an easy one:

admin --> templates --> clone

*sorry, couldn´t resist*

Re: Modules need additional developers at dev.xoops.org

intel352 Published 06/18/2004 13:22 Module Developer Joined 11/23/2003 Comments 824

more activity in the dev forums would be super. as it is, threads sit for a week in the 'recent topics' block, and not because they are popular... :-X

Re: Modules need additional developers at dev.xoops.org

Mithrandir Published 06/18/2004 14:10 XOOPS is my life! Joined 06/21/2003 Comments 6320

I can set it to only show the last 5 topics. Would that help?

Re: Modules need additional developers at dev.xoops.org

intel352 Published 06/18/2004 14:13 Module Developer Joined 11/23/2003 Comments 824

lmfao, no, because then when it finally gets active (like today), i would miss most posts

Re: Modules need additional developers at dev.xoops.org

Mithrandir Published 06/19/2004 13:41 XOOPS is my life! Joined 06/21/2003 Comments 6320

Just to continue this, here is a real application (names and links removed of course)
Quote:

For what team are you applying?
Module development Team

What's your experience level?
0-6 months

What are your skills?

Please write a little of your motivation to join the Development Team
Just want It

As a good example of how NOT to apply.

And an example of a much better oneQuote:

For what team are you applying?
Module development Team

What's your experience level?
0-6 months

What are your skills?
PHP programming
Object Oriented Programming
Usability and design
Translation

Please write a little of your motivation to join the Development Team
I want to port an application that i have made to integrate Mailinglists and Forums to XoopsBB.
And i want to build and auction module.

Re: Modules need additional developers at dev.xoops.org

dheltzel Published 06/28/2004 14:18 Not too shy to talk Joined 01/08/2003 Comments 164

I'm having the same problem some other posters have had. I applied at for an account (it was a good application, not like the bogus one you gave as a bad example) and haven't heard anything at all.

If you really want developers to join, you shouldn't ask for help then ignore the replies. It's better to not ask at all if you aren't prepared to deal with the results.

I'm a bit frustrated. I have a module that is about 80% complete and would like to add it as a project. It's perhaps too specific in focus to be of general use, but it's a small database app that might be a good "model" for others who want to add a customized database app to their site.

Plus, I'm actively learning about module development and could make good use of the resources there.

Dennis

Re: Modules need additional developers at dev.xoops.org

Mithrandir Published 06/28/2004 14:25 XOOPS is my life! Joined 06/21/2003 Comments 6320

We are working as much as we can (due to time issues) on a solution, which will let people register without moderation.

Once registered it will be possible to start new projects (which are moderated, though, but easier to approve/disapprove) or join existing projects.

With the project member status comes access to the hidden parts of the site.

However, we need to test it properly before launching it.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

Re: Modules need additional developers at dev.xoops.org

pwalter Published 06/12/2005 2:11 Just popping in Joined 01/26/2004 Comments 10

I am not sure that this is the place to make this comment - if not, I ask that someone please redirect me to the correct place. I am an application installer who uses XOOPS / php extensively, but I probably only rate a 3 (out of ten) in terms of my understanding of the internals of xoops, and my php programming capabilities. I need particular XOOPS functionality for a project I am working on, but I have not found any published module that addresses my needs. I am willing to finance the development of the module I need, subject to the module being released to the general community as an available module for xoops, under the standard license. The financing can be to the XOOPS coder directly, to xoops.org as a contribution, or a combination of both. I am looking for a *very* experienced developer to do this project, which must be compatible with (but not require) smarty templates, and XOOPS 2.1.1 and above. Where do I post such a request? I looked at dev.xoops.org, but that seems oriented to developers who want to contribute for free, not persons who are looking for developers who are willing to contribute, but want to be paid.

Sincerely,
Peter Walter
pwalter@itlsys.com

Re: Modules need additional developers at dev.xoops.org

jdseymour Published 06/12/2005 4:18 Friend of XOOPS Joined 11/11/2004 Comments 3782

Although someone may find your post in these comments. The best place for this type of request is the Module Request Forum.

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