From fb6080e488e9cf4b145ecf51fef1689eaf547413 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Toby Zerner Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2015 16:03:20 +1030 Subject: [PATCH] Update readme with link to live demo --- framework/core/README.md | 32 +++++++++----------------------- 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 23 deletions(-) diff --git a/framework/core/README.md b/framework/core/README.md index b7f3d5763..b000ba6ad 100644 --- a/framework/core/README.md +++ b/framework/core/README.md @@ -4,6 +4,8 @@ I’m [Toby Zerner](http://tobyzerner.com), the developer of [esoTalk](http://es **As it stands, there is a need for modern, well-architected, powerful forum software that is easy to use and self-host.** That’s what Flarum is. But I'm a full-time student and I don't have time to do this by myself. So I'm opening up Flarum to the world — let's build it together. +**[Live Demo »](http://demo.flarum.org#/1/welcome-to-the-first-public-demo-of-flarum)** + ![Flarum screenshot](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B7eOB3bCMAE88_f.png:large) ## Philosophy @@ -33,33 +35,19 @@ Ember.js is a mature JavaScript framework which will power Flarum’s front-end. ## Current State -I’ve been working on a prototype for some time in-between my studies. In addition to interface design, most of my time has been spent building out the architecture: making decisions about which frameworks to use, the most effective way to componentize everything, standardizing the API, etc. +Take a look at the [live demo](http://demo.flarum.org#/1/welcome-to-the-first-public-demo-of-flarum) to see Flarum in action. -You might notice that a lot of the code is a bit of a mess right now. This is because I wanted to get things working on a superficial level in order to record material for the Kickstarter video, and since then I haven't yet had sufficient time to clean it up. Please be aware that the mess is not at all indicative of the standard that we're aiming for! +For a general overview of where Flarum is headed, read [this blog post](http://tobyzerner.com/flarum). -### What’s Done +In short, the priority at the moment is to build out a lightweight core, and only start building [Extensions](https://github.com/flarum/core/wiki/Extensions) when it is relatively stable. Below is a list of the things to work on, with links to the relevant discussion. -- [x] The basic technology stack (Laravel and Ember – see above) -- [x] The [architectural foundation](https://github.com/flarum/core/wiki/Architecture) (core/API/web layers) -- [x] Some of the API (discussion and post read + write) -- [x] Discussion list view and basic search functionality -- [x] Discussion viewing and scrolling - -### What’s Next - -The priority at the moment is to build out a lightweight core, and only start building [Extensions](https://github.com/flarum/core/wiki/Extensions) when it is relatively stable. Below is a list of the things to work on immediately, with links to the relevant discussion. - -- [x] Interface redesign ([#1](https://github.com/flarum/core/issues/1)) - [ ] Write tests in both Laravel ([#3](https://github.com/flarum/core/issues/3)) and Ember ([#4](https://github.com/flarum/core/issues/4)) - [ ] Further consolidation of Extension interfaces (see [Extensions](https://github.com/flarum/core/wiki/Extensions)) -- [ ] Develop user authentication strategy ([#5](https://github.com/flarum/core/issues/5)) -- [ ] Implement replying, post editing, discussion creation ([#6](https://github.com/flarum/core/issues/6)) -- [ ] Implement discussion title editing ([#7](https://github.com/flarum/core/issues/7)) -- [ ] Implement post deletion ([#8](https://github.com/flarum/core/issues/8)) -- [ ] Implement discussion deletion ([#9](https://github.com/flarum/core/issues/9)) -- [x] Design user profile interface ([#10](https://github.com/flarum/core/issues/10)) -- [ ] Design admin interfaces ([#11](https://github.com/flarum/core/issues/11)) - [ ] Build Notifications system ([#12](https://github.com/flarum/core/issues/12)) +- [ ] Make design responsive +- [ ] Discussion and user badges +- [ ] User profiles/cards/preferences +- [ ] Build admin infrastructure For a full list of planned features, see [Features](https://github.com/flarum/core/wiki/Features). @@ -105,8 +93,6 @@ Building Flarum is going to be a team effort, and we'd love for you to help! All - **Spread the word.** Know someone who could help out? Please share this project with them! -> In this early stage of development, bug reports won't be particularly helpful, because things will be constantly changing and breaking. - ### Process 1. Review the [Flarum Contributor License Agreement](#contributor-license-agreement). ([Why?](https://julien.ponge.org/blog/in-defense-of-contributor-license-agreements/))