[Phpwebsite-developers] Branch change next version

[matt <ma...@tu...>]

Good day,

The next version of phpWebSite will have some neat changes. Thanks to 
Verdon, File Cabinet supports Lightbox. I have also removed jCarousel 
Lite and switched to jCarousel. I think those two changes together make 
a nicer interface for looking through images.

Besides the above however, I am working on revamping Branches. In the 
next version, I want to get away from each branch having it's own 
templates, images, javascript, etc. directories. Instead, those files 
will be pulled from the hub. This will prevent having to copy files down 
to each and every branch on a module update. This change should help:
1) save hard drive space
2) make updates faster and easier
3) prevent branches from getting out of sync because an update was 
missing a crucial file change
4) speed up branches as browsers will just need to cache ONE file location

Since many config options will be moved to the hub, more individual 
settings will be built into the modules themselves. This will also mean 
there will be a new module for "Core" settings.

If you are running a large number of branch sites like we are, watch 
this list for updates prior to release. I will be working with our guys 
and Tommy de Jesus (he runs many branches) for input. Stay tuned for 
more info.

Best regards,
Matt


Matthew McNaney
Electronic Student Services
Appalachian State University
Ext. 6493
http://ess.appstate.edu
http://phpwebsite.appstate.edu