Module: List of all the available modules

[Woudloper]

To make the modules more searchable I have created an overview of all the modules that can be found in the 'modules' forum.

Overview of modules

News Modules

Core news module

This module handles the news articles within a website. It allows you to created newsitems an allows users (if activated) to create comment.

For version: depends on installation

Core news module upgrade

This contains an upgrade for the core news module with the following new features: published_date field, cosmetic update of admin gui and some template updates.

For version: 2.6.x.

XTD News module

This module is more or less the same as the news module, but this adds 'begin date' and 'end date' functionality, so articles can be hidden.

For version: 2.5.x.

Gallery/list Modules

Flickr Image Gallery *

This module generates an image gallery based upon the photos or photoset that is available at flickr.com. The main advantage of this module is that the images are stored over at flickr.com and not on your own host.

For version: 2.5.x. - 2.6.x

Pickle Gallery *

An image gallery module which stores the images on the same host as where 'Website Baker' is installed. It's just a simple gallery with video support.

Gallery Module

Swift Gallery Module

GDPics Gallery Module

Slideshow module

With this module you can create a slideshow for the images. See this post for a list of options.

Bookmarks module *

This module lists an overview of bookmarks (as text link or as image links) It is also possible to sort the bookmarks per group. Furthermore you can create a small note for a bookmark.

For version: 2.6.x.

Download/Upload Modules

Download Gallery *

This module makes it possible to create a downloadable list of files on the website. The layout of the list can be modified via the template. For the downloads icons are generated and one can display the size of a download.

For version: 2.6.x.

Barebones Upload module

This module allows to upload files from the frontend of the 'Website Baker' website.

For version: 2.5.x. - 2.6.x.

Response/Reaction Modules

Guestbook module *

This module provides a guestbook on the frontend of a 'Website Baker' website. The module is well customisable via the settings within the admin console.

Poll module

With this module you can display a poll on the frontend of your 'Website Baker' website.

For version: 2.5.x. - 2.6.x.

For version: 2.5.x.

Shout it module

This module provides a 'shout it' place on the frontend of your website. The visitors also have the possibility to work with smilies.

For version: 2.5.x.

Massmail module

With this module you can send a mass e-mail to all the registred users within your 'Website Baker' website.

Shop Modules

Paypal Cart module

Go Cart *

Catalogu module

Wysiwyg Modules

FCKEditor module *

For version: 2.5.x. - 2.6.x.

Tiny MCE

Xihna

Admin modules

Template edit *

After installing this module you have the option to modify the index.php file that belongs to an template and you can also modify the other files for a template, like: screen.css, print.css, etc. etc.

For version: 2.6.x.

Page Cloner

This admin module allows one to clone a page with the section it has. Very usefull when you have some kind of template page, you want to use over and over again.

News post date modifier/mover

This admin module provides the ability to modify the 'last modified' date of a news post and to easily move news posts between groups.

Other Modules

Ztarcal - Event Calendar

Event Calendar *

RDF/RSS Newsreader

With this module you can generate a news list based upon an RDF or RSS URL.

Sitemap module *

This module generates a sitemap for all the visible pages. Only links to the pages are being generated. The module does not handle the specific sections within a page.

Google sitemap generator

This module a real SEO module and it generates a 'sitemap.xml' that can be submitted at google.

For version: 2.5.x.

Hello World Module

This is a very usefull module for new module developers. With this module you can easily create a new module. In the source some usefull explenation can be found.

For version: 2.5.x.

Breadcrumb module

Form Module extension

Note: The modules with an asterix (*) are also available in the 'completed modules' list.

If someone has some suggestion about the above list or if something is missing don't hesitate to contact me. Maybe some of the developers can give a status about the module and maybe even update the 'completed modules' list, since that should be the place where all modules are listed...

Any suggestions about new groups, forgotten modules, etc. are welcome...

[ruebenwurzel]

 

woooow, great summary woudloper. As i read this 49 others have read this and no one says something. I know how much work it is to find all this informations in this forum. This thread always should stay at the top.

Thank you very much

Matthias

[hudge]

I agree this is really cool. Can you please add my gocart mod:

Go-Cart *
http://forum.websitebaker.org/index.php/topic,1293.msg9995.html#msg9995

Keep up the good work.

[i2Paq]

As i read this 49 others have read this and no one says something.

I was speachless as I did not know that there where so many mod's or add-ons

[pcwacht]

The list gets getting better and better.

Good job!!!!!

John

[ProSam]

I think your missing the bookmarks plugin.

[Woudloper]

I think your missing the bookmarks plugin.

You can find the bookmarks module under the gallery/list section. If you (or others) prefer another location/section please mention it so the list can be made more clear. I don't have much time to work on the list, but if someone else extended the list just send me a private message and I will update the list. I also need to work out some small descriptions of the modules. These are also welcome....

[hudge]

Can we get this post stickied. thanks guys.

[Stefan]

Excellent work, Woudloper.
It's now sticky.

[kweitzel]

definatly a verry good overview and also good that it's sticky!!!

Klaus

[Olli]

this list shows the great potential of wb and its community.
G-R-E-A-T
please try to keep this list alive from time to time!

[Ryan]

Woudloper, may I say, wonderful job!
However, may I ask why there would be modules listed here that are not listed in the completed modules section?
The whole reason why we created a seperate section was for this very purpose, so what should we do - abandone the completed modules section and use this, or get people to submit the modules to the completed section (which I would much prefer, since I find it much more informative and centralised).
Can't wait to hear some feedback

[bhhenry]

A sticky post does seem easier than a complete sub-forum for this.

[kweitzel]

@Ryan,

i think the reason for this "split" lies actually in the rules, you set yourself

To post a module you must be a part of the Module Developers group.

You, Stefan and some other of the residents should seriously think about revamping the organisation of WB. I personally think it became to big to actually to not build an organisation around it, especially since I think, you could devote some more time into the development if others support you in the administration of things ...

Please don't get me wrong, I offered my help, you do let me help and maybe there is even more I can do ... like it seems the case with other people as well.

Cheers

Klaus

[pcwacht]

I think the sticky help navigating others to complete and not so complete modules

Besides, the complete module shouldn't be a place to debate development on modules, that's why the sticky is a good thing.

and another 2cts offered (no smily for it? )

John

[Ryan]

I would agree that a sticky post is much easier - and one of the main reasons is because anyone can reply.
And with a community so large, that could be a problem.

The reason for the subforums is so that we could restrict who was allowed to post, so that no-one can stuff things up.
This is a good system I think, but only if we made sure we added enough people.

Maybe the solution is to just move the current Completed... threads to their parent board so that anyone can post, and just make sure that moderators keep on top of the fact that no-one posts anything stupid (I suppose it is just like any other thread, but with a few more rules).

Well, my vote is in for the easier solution (I think it simplifies things a lot, and makes the system more like an open one rather than a closed one).

The only thing is, with this system, we wont have an easy way to keep track of module developers, etc.
Then again, I don't see it as a problem, because the new project/download repository I will be making will automatically mark each user for what they are involved in, so we can have an automated thank-you page so that we don't miss out on thanking everyone

[Isabel]

Hi All,

my first impression when first looking at the forums (I'm relatively new to WB), was that the completed modules had gone through some sort of peer-review process.  I thought, OK, these are the ones that have been checked by other people, they have had most of the bugs squished, and they have a nominated team to maintain them.  In short, they are the equivalent to stable versions of linux.

I'd like to suggest a splitting of the modules into three sections (that might need better names :p):

1. New Module Ideas
2. New, Experimental, and Beta
3. Stable (Fully Baked?)

(1) is just for discussion of ideas.  If people decide to go ahead with building something, they start under (2).  When those people participating in a discussion about a new or beta module feel that that module is ready for submission to stable (or baked?), they can submit it to the review panel for completed modules (3).  Once a few details are nailed down (like what we've got for completed modules now) --- version, authors, maintainers, etc.  --- and the moderators are happy with the submission, a sticky note is put up top and the thread can be moved to a list under completed modules (3).  For each module in (2) and (3), there should be sub lists for bugs and discussion.  (With appropriate splitting for the different versions.) That way, all the talk about a module is clearly attached to it but isn't something everyone has to read when they just want to install it.  I think that if a module has no known bugs, rather than make someone look through the bug list, a note of "No known bugs" is displayed up the top in the list of details I mentioned previously. 

I would also say that a requirement for a module to be considered complete is that the authors provide an appropriate amount of documentation for it.  That way, we will ensure we expand our help/documentation base as we expand our code base.  (Ideally, it would be edited by a different person too).

The moderators of the three lists can also maintain categories for the modules to help people find what they are looking for. 

I feel that this option will make things a lot easier for the users to find the modules and find out about them; it will make it easier for the developers because they will have a benchmark to work towards; and it will be good for WB because it will mean we will have implemented quality control for both the core code and the module add-ons (that are just as important for the success of the project).

Thank you to all who have contributed to this wonderful project.

Best,

Isabel

[Ryan]

Isabel,

The idea of Completed Modules was so that all discussing/creating/beta was done in the main board, and once completed, the result was posted in the child board.
However, since the community cannot stick to this, what you are asking will definetely not be possible.
Once we have the projects repository setup correctly, all these things you mention (and more) will become standard process.

[Woudloper]

May I ask why there would be modules listed here that are not listed in the completed modules section?
The whole reason why we created a seperate section was for this very purpose, so what should we do - abandone the completed modules section and use this, or get people to submit the modules to the completed section (which I would much prefer, since I find it much more informative and centralised).

As I was away for the weekend I didn't saw this reply till today! I mainly created this list since there are some people asking for modules that are available, but not on the 'completed modules' list. With this overview I wanted to provide information about all the module. Thus also the modules in beta, development stages. I don't want the list to be to fancy as this can already be done in the 'completed modules' section.

Another reason why I made this list is because of the fact not all original module developers still come arround on the forum and respond to questions/suggestions about their modules. Furthermore this list will also prevent developers develop double modules as now they see all the modules that are worked on...

If you have another solution than I don't mind to close this topic...

[Ryan]

In case you haven't seen this: http://forum.websitebaker.org/index.php/topic,2302.0.html
... the solution will be a WB installation at addons.websitebaker.org