Re: [Phpwebsite-developers] Module Substitution

[Geoff S. <ge...@ho...>]

I disagree with part of your analysis.

For the module to become part of the distro, the in-house developer needs 
take over the module. If the original developer wants to help, that is 
great. But, if the outside developer disappears or gets hit by a truck, the 
maintenance would revert to the in-house developer.

Also, if the module becomes part of the distribution, then the in-house 
developer is de facto responsible for it even if the original developer is 
still involved. The in-house developer takes on responsibility to insure 
that the module:

1. Continues to reflect architecture and coding standards.
2. Maintains consistent user interface.
3. Enhancements meet the approval of the in-house team.

Seems to me there ought to be three levels of module:

1. Those developed in-house or "taken over" as part of the distro.
2. Those that meet  a certification standard and are considered "official" 
modules developed by a third-party.
3. Those that work with phpWebsite but which have not been reviewed and 
approved.

Geoff
www.hostricity.com


At 01:46 PM 12/28/2002 -0500, Matthew McNaney wrote:
>This is not in direct response to Eloi's new module (good job btw) but
>just a question that needs consideration for the future.
>
>Suppose someone creates a better content module than one produced
>in-house. I know that many of the developers here have several things
>going on at one time (I can think of two huge ones off the top of my
>head). Perhaps, if an outside developer is willing, we could ask if they
>would like their module to become part of our distro.
>
>Here is the rub though.
>- We would all need to agree it should be done.
>- The in house developer would need to agree
>- The outside developer would have to guarantee support.
>
>Again, this may not come up, but I know that there are some modules we are
>working on that might have a more dedicated developer outside the
>unversity.
>
>Please discuss with pros and cons for both sides.
>
>Matt
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