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To get things started I propose that the FTA create a development manual with a number of stages. | To get things started I propose that the FTA create a development manual with a number of stages. | ||
| − | * Each project should have a controlling 'editor' that is responsible for releases. | + | * Each project should have a controlling '''editor''' that is responsible for releases. |
| − | * The initial development phase using a standards based 'markdown' language like txt2tags. | + | * The initial development phase using a standards based 'markdown' language like '''''txt2tags'''''. |
* Two parts to each course: | * Two parts to each course: | ||
- A Student Guide. | - A Student Guide. | ||
- A separate Course Exercise Workbook. | - A separate Course Exercise Workbook. | ||
- Slideware ? | - Slideware ? | ||
| − | * Bi-annually the txt2tags are put together as 'html' published 'Beta' material that is accessible by those that sign on for such materials. Such Beta testers to review and log suggestions/errata etc.. | + | * Bi-annually the '''''txt2tags''''' are put together as 'html' published '''Beta''' material that is accessible by those that sign on for such materials. Such Beta testers to review and log suggestions/errata etc.. |
* Perhaps a ticketing system like [https://www.bestpractical.com/rt/ RT: Request Tracker] could be used for this purpose. | * Perhaps a ticketing system like [https://www.bestpractical.com/rt/ RT: Request Tracker] could be used for this purpose. | ||
* Tickets to be tracked and updates made as necessary with acknowledgemets. | * Tickets to be tracked and updates made as necessary with acknowledgemets. | ||
| − | * Following the 'Beta' process the HTML manual is converted to an Open Document Format (ODF) or whatever is decided. | + | * Following the 'Beta' process the HTML manual is converted to an '''Open Document Format (ODF)''' or whatever is decided. |
* Stages | * Stages | ||
- Graphics to be standardised (specific volunteer help needed for this) | - Graphics to be standardised (specific volunteer help needed for this) | ||
| − | - A method to convert the markdown or HTML to the ODF and Portable Document Format (PDF) formats. | + | - A method to convert the markdown or HTML to the ODF and '''Portable Document Format (PDF)''' formats. |
I would really be interested if this is of interest to the membership ? What do you think ? | I would really be interested if this is of interest to the membership ? What do you think ? | ||
--[[User:Diarmuid|An Laoch]] ([[User talk:Diarmuid|talk]]) 10:23, 30 September 2014 (CEST) | --[[User:Diarmuid|An Laoch]] ([[User talk:Diarmuid|talk]]) 10:23, 30 September 2014 (CEST) | ||
Revision as of 09:29, 30 September 2014
FTA Development Methodology
The original FTA manuals look fantastic and I believe the work was funded heavily by the EU. The problem as I see it is the tenancy to obsolete quite fast.
To get things started I propose that the FTA create a development manual with a number of stages.
- Each project should have a controlling editor that is responsible for releases.
- The initial development phase using a standards based 'markdown' language like txt2tags.
* Two parts to each course: - A Student Guide. - A separate Course Exercise Workbook. - Slideware ?
- Bi-annually the txt2tags are put together as 'html' published Beta material that is accessible by those that sign on for such materials. Such Beta testers to review and log suggestions/errata etc..
* Perhaps a ticketing system like RT: Request Tracker could be used for this purpose. * Tickets to be tracked and updates made as necessary with acknowledgemets.
- Following the 'Beta' process the HTML manual is converted to an Open Document Format (ODF) or whatever is decided.
* Stages - Graphics to be standardised (specific volunteer help needed for this) - A method to convert the markdown or HTML to the ODF and Portable Document Format (PDF) formats.
I would really be interested if this is of interest to the membership ? What do you think ?
