wiki:WorkOutIdeas

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Introduction

A "Work Out" is an intense period of work either focused around specific tasks or a specific event where a number of Sahanians are together (eg. a FOSS Conference).
(Feel free to modify this definition)

Format

They could either be held in a physical location with a group of Sahanian, or virtually (perhaps over the period of a week), or a combination of both.

Proposed Work Outs

Any of these could potentially be merged...

Spring Clean

There seem to be a number of things which we could do to make the code more "beautiful", easier to read and easier to work with. This could be a good opportunity for people new to the code to get a deeper understanding of how it all works, while the more experienced can offer advise + checking).
These ideas are just proposals...

  • Getting rid of the database reserved keyword warnings
  • Replaced repeated code with functions (eg a pop-up wrapper function)
  • Standardized coding conventions (Naming, Indents, " vs ')
  • Moving imported data out of code and into csv/xml files
  • Adding header information to all code
  • Wrapping code lines so that they are readable on a single page
  • Documenting functions
  • Ensure that all cross module functionality (SMS, GIS, Email) have easily accessible, easily integrated functions, API even?
  • "Organisation" vs "Organization" - OK, I speak the Queen's English too, but after working for an American "Organization", I now get confused - can we just change it to "Org" in the code?
  • Standardize the location of code (what code should go into M,V and C..)
  • Extend the Restful Controller to automatically generate: Search Reports, Printable Forms, Printable Reports.

Learning the Framework

Especially for GSOC Students and Mentors

  • Using BZR
  • REST Controller
  • GIS

This could also be a good opportunity to improve some of the documentation. Doing it while teaching the framework, identifying gaps and filling them.

GSOC Student Selection

  • Some sort of workout to gauge the skills and interests of students
  • Could be combined with either of the top 2 workouts
  • Student applications must be completed by 9 April, the organization must select students by 21st April. A good time for the workout could be the week of the 12th - 18th of April
  • Developing a volunteer management module
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