[VicPiMakers Projects] Camosun Capstone

[George Bowden]

Please use the Wordpress database and host.  One can add tables, code,
templates etc. while keeping existing WP authentications, protections.  One
must plan for disasters and ongoing support.  A project associated with
Wordpress that goes beyond installing an existing plugin will be the most
useful to a student's career.


On Thu, Feb 15, 2024 at 9:23 AM Deid Reimer <deid at drsol.com> wrote:

> Hi Cody,
>
> I haven't really got that far.   Other than wondering if WordPress could
> do it.  I am thinking that the repository of presentations could be a
> different site/machine if needed.   Not unusual with databases.
>
> Deid
> va7rei
> On Feb 15, 2024, at 8:56 a.m., Catherin Gregory Eileen Amirault <
> cody.eileen at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> I’m wondering if you see this working within wordpress?
>> C.
>>
>> On Thu, Feb 15, 2024 at 8:11 AM Deid Reimer <deid at drsol.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi All,
>>>
>>> As Craig noted in a previous email, we are considering submitting
>>> projects for Camosun's ICS capstone.  I am thinking that a couple of
>>> additions to our website:
>>>
>>> a database of presentations and the accompanying web/pdf/… files
>>>
>>> a search or sql interface that will pull up a desired presentation and
>>> accompanying files
>>>
>>> an upload feature that will allow folks to upload their presentation and
>>> files with guides as to the best way to do this.  And yes, there needs to
>>> be security and vetting before it goes live.
>>>
>>>
>>> I am suggesting this for two reasons.  First, I searched for several
>>> past presentations and was not able to find any results or just partial
>>> results. Second, many of the presentations only have links.  I am hoping
>>> that VicPiMakers is around long after I lose interest in maintaining my
>>> website.  This is likely true of others.  It would be best if all
>>> presentations and all their files are hosted on the VicPiMakers website.
>>> Having a way for the creator of a presentation to upload their files, etc.
>>> would reduce the workload on our website maintainer.
>>>
>>> If we are going to do this, we need to have a proposal to Camosun by
>>> Feb. 22.
>>>
>>> What are your thoughts.  Should I pursue this and submit a proposal to
>>> Camosun ICS?  Do you have additional ideas that we could pursue as well?
>>>
>>>
>>> Deid
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