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 ====== VuFind Developers Call Minutes: December 11, 2012 ====== ====== VuFind Developers Call Minutes: December 11, 2012 ======
  
-Attending: Filipe Bento, Demian Katz, David Maus, Sean Purcell, Al Rykhus, Ernie Simuro+Attending: Filipe Bento, Andy Erion, Demian Katz, David Maus, Benjamin Mosior, Tod Olson, Luke O'Sullivan, Sean Purcell, Al Rykhus, Ernie Simuro
  
 ===== Agenda ===== ===== Agenda =====
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 ==== 2. VuFind 2.0 Update ==== ==== 2. VuFind 2.0 Update ====
  
-Demian has continued working on the collection branch functionality; as noted above, hierarchy trees are now fully functional in 2.0 (including search within trees).  This feature is now [[..:hierarchies_and_collections|documented]].  The actual collection view is in progress.+Demian has continued working on the collection branch functionality; as noted above, hierarchy trees are now fully functional in 2.0 (including search within trees).  This feature is now [[indexing:hierarchies_and_collections|documented]].  The actual collection view is in progress.
  
 David prepared a branch to demonstrate his refactored search system and sent a pull request with commentary recently. David prepared a branch to demonstrate his refactored search system and sent a pull request with commentary recently.
  
 Demian and David have continued discussing the best way to manage VuFind components in Git; the idea of using submodules has been ruled out due to the extra complexity it introduces for users who are not Git experts.  Instead, Demian plans to try the subtree merge strategy to pull components into a single large Git repo -- he will try a proof-of-concept integration of the VuFindHttp module when time permits. Demian and David have continued discussing the best way to manage VuFind components in Git; the idea of using submodules has been ruled out due to the extra complexity it introduces for users who are not Git experts.  Instead, Demian plans to try the subtree merge strategy to pull components into a single large Git repo -- he will try a proof-of-concept integration of the VuFindHttp module when time permits.
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 +There was some discussion of whether VuFind 2.0 will be more usable as an API than 1.x.  Demian proposed mapping out AJAX calls, looking at where existing URLs can be reused with content negotiation in place of custom AJAX module calls, etc.  Benjamin volunteered to investigate whether he can find resources on his end to start drafting something.
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 +HTML5, semantic markup and multiple themes in VuFind 2.0 were discussed.  Demian is reluctant to proliferate themes in 2.0 (to keep code maintenance simple) but is willing to consider a responsive HTML5 theme in the interest of keeping up with technology and possibly eventually eliminating the standard/mobile dichotomy through responsive design.  Demian is currently opposed to semantic markup in the core code because it makes templates less generic by putting specific meanings on specific fields, which can reduce valid code reuse; however, it makes sense as a local customization for search engine optimization, and a JIRA patch might be valuable.
  
 ==== 3. Linked Data ==== ==== 3. Linked Data ====
  
-David attended a Semantic Web in Libraries conference recently; perhaps he will have some notes to share next time.+David attended a Semantic Web in Libraries conference recently; slides and videos are available [[http://swib.org/swib12/programme.php|here]]. 
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 +Demian plans to read the latest [[http://www.loc.gov/marc/transition/|BIBFRAME]] document when time permits.
  
 ==== 4. Wiki Update ==== ==== 4. Wiki Update ====
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 ==== 6. Other Topics? ==== ==== 6. Other Topics? ====
  
-No other topics this week.+Luke mentioned a [[http://shambrarianknights.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/widgets-web-services-and-libraries-oh-my.html|blog post]] about the way he uses VuFind as an API for use by other applications. 
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 +Al has been working on making the alphabetic browse feature consortia-friendly (by using a new database field to limit by location).  He will open a JIRA ticket with details. 
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 +Benjamin mentioned that one of the KLN developers is working on a VuFind 2 feedback module similar to the 1.x version found in JIRA ([[http://vufind.org/jira/browse/VUFIND-276|VUFIND-276]]).  He will attach a new patch when work is complete.
  
 ===== Next Call ===== ===== Next Call =====
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 The next call will be Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 10am Eastern Standard Time (15:00 GMT). The next call will be Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 10am Eastern Standard Time (15:00 GMT).
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