eSyndiCat Directory Script v2.2 :: TODO list

[Simon Gooffin]

Hi all,
We decided to post our todo list for our new version

So here is the functionality we will try to implement in our next 2.2 version:

1. Full ACL support (Access Control List)
2. Modular support (as in Joomla, Drupal)
3. IIS Support
4. Integrate AJAX data grid widget like in Omega version
5. Search by newly added fields (search criterias)
6. Graphical statistic (charts)
7. Checking reciprocal link if plan is free
8. Add an option feature, partner links to go to link details page or not
9. Don't show paypal button if plan is free
10. The Features or Partner links as Sponsored
11. Drag and drop admin blocks (customizing administrative blocks)
12. Autocomplete AJAX feature (live search in the frontend)
13. TagCloud
14. Pagination (on the pages)
15. Image uploading (through the FCKEditor)
16. Full I18N support (including assets, javascript error messages)
17. Smart Reciprocal checking (whether or not recip url in HTML or javascript comment etc..)
18. Multiple categories listing submission
19. More easy working with email templates (I18N support, two format support HTML and Plaintext)
20. Sponsored functionality improvement. New payment systems addition
21. Deep Links Mod

+ many many many more improvements and enhancements of existing functionality. We have 30+ additional tickets that will be fixed as well.. So eSyndiCat is under constant improvement

eSyndiCat 2.2 RC will be released on the 16th, July as you see we have planned quite much to be done.

[majnoon]

Now we are talking business. thank you esyndicat for your constant improvements.

[Sai_dallas]

1) Paypal is one that really need enhanced.
2) Make it easy to add Plans - Sponsored, Free, Free with Reciprocal etc.
-- This need some attention.
3) make sure we can see the description of the listing in admin.

4) Add a Pagerank updater tool, that we can use from our desk top and update the records. when cron had issues this would help. (Separate app would do)

Thanks

[ibs]

yipee. good work simon, i am loving this - this sounds really righteous man. Keep the vibe alive bro - this is going to be best Esc EVER

[sdedman1]

Will the upgrade from 2.1 be as complicated as the last upgrade? I didn't upgrade from 2.0 to 2.1 as a result. I was just about to start rebuilding a new directory using 2.1.03 and may hold off doing so if I'm going to be in the same position again. Does modular support mean modules within esyndicat; or that esyndicat can be plugged into Joomla as module?

[Bakyt N.]

Sai_dallas
Hello. You're right. Most requested features (1,2,3) will be in the next PRO version.

sdedman1
Hello. Unlike with prev. version we'll not release the version until migration tool be ready.

We will play great attention to migration from previous versions.

However, unfotunately, the codebase of the upcoming version gonna be conceptually different from previous version. If you have custom modifications unfortunately they'll not be available in PRO (unless those mods are listed in todo list).

eSyndiCat PRO 2.2 gonna be integrative and also support its own modules.
In particular news, pages, polls modules will be rewritten as a seperate modules.

At this time we planned integration with vBulletin (at least regarding common userbase and authentication ,authorization). May be, also with other popular systems (it's all about the time).

You'll also be able to write your own authentication, authorization module to work with Directory Services like MS Acitve Directory(R) and all other software that support LDAP.

Good luck

[finger]

Originally Posted by Jason Hunter

Sai_dallas
At this time we planned integration with vBulletin (at least regarding common userbase and authentication ,authorization). May be, also with other popular systems (it's all about the time).

I would suggest SMF (Simple Machines Forum) integration also

[Greg]

Originally Posted by Jason Hunter

However, unfotunately, the codebase of the upcoming version gonna be conceptually different from previous version. If you have custom modifications unfortunately they'll not be available in PRO (unless those mods are listed in todo list).

Shoot I thought awhile back Simon said the basic core (2.1) was going was going to used in all newer versions. But I may of misunderstood.

[sdedman1]

Greg

A good point - which I was about to post as well! Don't have an issue with improving the software, but I'm at the point where I may have to consider not using a standalone directory anymore (at least not for the site I currently run).

My site started life as just a directory but now it needs all the functionality of a portal - articles, forum, blog etc. so I have decided to use Joomla.

I was going to rebuild my esyndicat directory using 2.1.03 and template it as best I could to match my site. However the thought of having to go through a similar process again in a couple of months time; because it is not easy to upgrade (especially customizations), is putting me off.

I will have to either (1) Stick with 2.0.01, (2) Change to 2.1.03 and stick with it, (3) Wait for 2.2 or (4) Give up and use Mosets Tree within Joomla instead (not without it's issues either as Joomla 1.5 is due for release soon - so do I wait for that?).

Decisions, decisions!

I hope this is not seen as a moan; but these are genuinely difficult decisions, as I try to move from running my site as a hobby to a business.

[Bakyt N.]

Originally Posted by Greg

Shoot I thought awhile back Simon said the basic core (2.1) was going was going to used in all newer versions. But I may of misunderstood.

Sorry, Greg for big delay in answering.

Yes it is really true. New pro will be based on the code base of 2.1 with significant improvements. I must clarify that the layout of the code and layout of the file structure gonna be changed while the main files (classes) stay untouched.