[VicPiMakers Projects] Camosun Capstone

[Catherin Gregory Eileen Amirault]

Yes Deid, WP is run on a lamp stack.

Cody



On Thu, Feb 15, 2024 at 2:37 PM Deid Reimer <deid at drsol.com> wrote:

> A few thoughts:
>
> Is the WP database SQL?
>
> We don't need to specify how to do this, although if we have a preferred
> technology, then we need to specify  it.
>
> Regardless of the choice of technology and platform,  we won't want the
> students working on our live system.  We could spin up a virtual machine
> somewhere or a Pi or ....
>
> If we go with the project that starts this semester, then implementation
> doesn't start until May.  Planning is done until then.
>
> Deid
> va7rei
> On Feb 15, 2024, at 9:54 a.m., George Bowden <gtbowdeng at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> 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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