[kdewebdev-site] kdewebdev.org proposals

[Chris Hornbaker]

On Tuesday 27 April 2004 04:33, David Joham wrote:
> On Monday 26 April 2004 07:10 am, Chris Hornbaker wrote:
>
> Hi Chris,
>
> One more thing: If we go with your idea, we're going to have to document
> step by step the tools needed to work with this proposal. I'm up for
> working on the docs while you code, but you'll have to hold my hand the
> entire way. Are you willing to do that?

It can be done right now. :-D

xgettext
bash
perl

That's all! But if you need more info, then, yeah, I'll help.

>
> You might be wondering why I'm so anal about documentation. Just for the
> record, I consider it my job to be easily replaced. If at any time I get
> hit by a bus, I need my replacement to be able to take a look at the
> documentation and instantly know how the site performs (for example) its
> localization. I plan on translating your proposals into a detailed design
> document for archival purposes.
>
> By detailed design, I mean *everything* that goes into the design. It's not
> enough to say "go get tool X and learn it". It has to be "go get tool X and
> take a look at appendix B in the design documentation for how we use it on
> this site"
>
> Writing this stuff is the dull and tedious portion of code work. That's why
> I'm going to do as much of it as possible to keep it away from the folks
> doing the "real" work. However, I'm going to need help from the folks doing
> this stuff so that I can learn enough to write the documentation. Everyone
> should keep this in mind when they do their proposals. Less complex means
> less questions later from me :)
>
>
> David
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