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Re: How to Create a New Module: Where are the Docs ???

2006/6/18 18:00
Diplomat
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Hi Akitson:

Thanks for helping to point out that good documentation is a necessity and for your excellent XBS ModGen. I'm in the process of putting together documentation for those new to XOOPS and this would be a good starting point for them to create a new XOOPS module structure.

Regards

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Re: How to Create a New Module: Where are the Docs ???

2006/6/8 22:03
Diplomat
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Thanks Jensclas. This tool looks great and I believe someone else also showed a link to it above.

In reply to those that think developers don't need documentation:

- why waste time when you can spend it on coding a good module?
- I know studying other people's code and other modules is a good learning method, but it does not fill in the holes that you might miss. e.g. what if the particular module you look at is missing a key feature that you could have used? Or, a certain way of presenting something that would have saved you hours of coding effort if it was only documented?
- good documentation is needed, and this is why some of the best open source software out there, like WordPress, have such a huge following.
- I also realize this is all volunteer effort, but surely some of the volunteers can do some documentation.
- building things inside a CMS should not only be in the realm of programmers. Otherwise you are reaching only a small percentage of potential users.

Just my 2c. Thanks to all for responding! :-

Regards
S

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Re: How to Create a New Module: Where are the Docs ???

2006/6/8 19:39
Diplomat
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Thanks Juliette. It seems it is hard to know if the documentation is current or out of date until you spend time trying to build a module and then find out it doesn't work

If there is one thing that the XOOPS team might want to focus on for more wider use of XOOPS, I think it should be proper docs, especially for developers.

Regards
S

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Re: How to Create a New Module: Where are the Docs ???

2006/6/8 19:34
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Thanks Stefan88 - that is useful. Is there any way to tell if this documentation is good for the latest stable version of XOOPS?

Regards
S

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Re: How to Create a New Module: Where are the Docs ???

2006/6/8 19:24
Diplomat
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Hi tcnet:

That link (Xoops doc site here:http://xoopsdocs.net/modules/docs/) provides zero/nadda/zip/blackhole information on module creation

Steve

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$$ for Creating a Simple New Module with Docs $$

2006/6/8 18:39
Diplomat
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If someone wants to make some money, send me your e-mail address. I need someone to create a simple module (with a block). The module can be for anything you like (be creative and unique), but it has to work, and I need the documentation for each line or section of code to explain to my students.

Some restrictions:

- code must not have any copyright restrictions, i.e. when I pay you, I own it.
- I have to have this by Saturday morning (PST time zone).

Cheers
S

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How to Create a New Module: Where are the Docs ???

2006/6/8 18:33
Diplomat
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Hi Guys/Gals:

I've been racking my head about creating a new module, but where the blazes is the documentation to do so? Can someone point me to detailed docs on how the XOOPS modules are structured (i.e. how to create one with blocks) and coded? Themes are not a problem, but I couldn't find ANY decent documentation on how to create a new XOOPS module.

Wish XOOPS had a documentation wiki like WordPress! :-

Thanks.
S

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Need a Few Good XOOPS Developers

2005/12/16 2:39
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I need a few good developers who are willng to contribute code for an XOOPS book I'm writing. If you are interested, please sign up or send your information using the form on my Website below:

www.steveatwal.com/modules/liaise/index.php?form_id=2

I'll provide more details once you send me some basic information about yourself, how much experience you have as an XOOPS developer, etc. Ideally, I'd like to have 3-4 people who are willing to dedicate their time to this project. I'll setup a private forum for those that indicate the most interest.

All the best to the XOOPS community. I think this is one great Open Source product.

Regards
Steve

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Need a Few Good XOOPS Developers

2005/12/16 2:32
Diplomat
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Posts: 19
Since: 2004/12/17

I need a few good developers who are willng to contribute code for an XOOPS book I'm writing.

If you are interested, please sign up or send your information using the form on my Website below:

www.steveatwal.com/modules/liaise/index.php?form_id=2

I'll provide more details once you send me some basic information about yourself, how much experience you have as an XOOPS developer, etc. Ideally, I'd like to have 3-4 people who are willing to dedicate their time to this project. I'll setup a private forum for those that indicate the most interest.

All the best to the XOOPS community. I think this is one great Open Source product.

Regards
Steve

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Re: Play MP3 First Time Site is Visited

2005/12/12 6:11
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Thanks Dunkin. This is a start. Much appreciated.

Steve

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