Re: [ODP-dev] RFC: A new directory structure for OpenDocumentPHP

[Daniel L. <dlo...@gm...>]

Norman et al:
Sorry for the several day delay on my response.

> - some examples, a webpage, for instance, where you could write some
> lines. Fill in some meta data forms and we make a odt out of it.

This one, at least on its face, appears to be the "easiest" for a new
developer to the project. If I am understanding you/the project correctly, I
would need to basically provide the functionality to convert a basic web
page with form to an ODT. Is that correct?

> - the manifest class has some missing functionality, which should be
> 'easiely' added by some one...

Forgive my ignorance and I apologize if this is answered in the project
docs, but I'm currently unfamiliar with the manifest.

> - currently we are working on the text (and more or less on the
> spreadsheet) part of a OpenDocument. The *:number format stuff is needed
> by both parts in a way. This could be a good staring point for some new
> classes.

If I understand this part correctly, you are talking about the actual grunt
labor of converting a text file to OpenDoc, specifically dealing numeric
formatting (which can be shared across multiple parts for such formatting as
needed).

I am leaning towards working on the first task that I quoted, translating
meta data webpage forms into ODT, assuming I understood the objective.  What
is the "best" way to test my code? I guess a way to rephrase that question
is: where can I (or should I be using) a standalone PHP interpreter? Or is
the "best" way simply through a locally installed Apache webserver
configured with PHP?

I realize some of these questions are rather simple but I want to make
absolutely certain I understand the basics before wreaking havoc :-)

Regards,
Dan


On 2/16/07, no...@se... <no...@se...> wrote:
>
> Dear Dan, and hi to all other developers too,
>
> Daniel Longest wrote:
>
> > Norman:
> > What would be a suitable place to break myself into the project? I
> understand the overarching purpose of OpenDocument and what we
> specifically are trying to accomplish but I lack experience in
> development of this nature.  I am looking forward to contributing (and
> learning along the way), but I don't know the best place to begin
> >
> > Regards,
> > Dan
>
> your question about suitable places to break into the project is not so
> easy to be answered. Let me see what we need:
>
>
> - the possibility to add math formula (as text or as chart formula) is
> another good point to start. Maybe something with MathML...
>
> - Last but not least: Refaktoring! Refaktoring!  Refaktoring!
>
> I hope I could help a little. More about this next week.
>
> Yours,
>
> Norman
>
> BTW: Currently only Alex, Andreas and me do have write access to the svn!
> Are there any others who wants to join us?
>
>
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