[ForestryTools] Objectives / Plan / Outline

[Lee]

Thanks Tyler,

I saw that user when looking earlier today. I had a similar thought, so
thanks for following up on that.

Jeff had mentioned a good idea earlier to put together a one page on github
about using it to contribute to this group. Since we do need to setup a
github, anyone interested in tackling both the setup and simple one page
together?
On May 27, 2013 11:35 AM, "Tyler Mitchell" <tylermitchell at shaw.ca> wrote:

> Hi Lee,
>
> Your thoughts on http://wiki.osgeo.org/wiki/Forestry_Tools are looking
> good to me.
> I'm in favour of Github and spatialite as well.  Portability early on can
> help to really get more eyeballs looking at the project.
>
> I didn't see any existing project in github for this, but anyone can start
> one and then we all just clone it and contribute back as needed.
> I'm fine with starting one unless others have something already or think
> it should be under some sort of "group" id.
>
> As an aside, I see a user "mbask" has a github repository called
> "forestry" (https://github.com/mbask?tab=repositories) and includes some
> R... I'll email him to see if he wants to join us or maybe he has :)  You R
> gurus might like to see his stuff.
>
> Tyler
>
> On 2013-05-27, at 8:02 AM, Lee wrote:
>
> Okay,
>
> I've put together a quick and dirty outline of perhaps the minimum
> features necessary for some basic usability. The outline describes some of
> these features a little further than I think what's needed off the bat. In
> either case, I wanted to assemble some degree of a "vision".
>
> I've also established some "guidelines" of ideally how we want whatever
> created to be used and available. *Take a look* at these things. I'm just
> one guy. I just slapped my ideas on the page as a place to start. There's
> no way I'll get far on this alone, so let's make sure it reflects what you
> guys want as well.
>
> For the start, I think it's important we get something that's usable to
> the largest base of potential users so that we can attract interest and
> additional developers. At a later date, we can begin slapping in some of
> the more esoteric features.
>
> Finally, I moved the wish-list discussion to the talk page. I also added
> some "current tasks" and established leaders for working on those tasks.
> I'm going to continue plugging away at turning some of my R code into
> Python. Likewise, Abdoul volunteered to begin working on figuring out the
> database side of things.
>
> Jeff, do you still have inventory/data processing code and basic R
> calculations you're willing to share?
>
> A couple things we should settle now:
>
> 1. We had a discussion early on regarding using Google Code or Github.
> Qgis is on github, so using github would reflect current development.
> Github also has a wider userbase within our community. A google code group
> has already been established. It's also easier to use and is- from my
> perspective- better for collaboration and discussion. I can't seem to find
> a github... but I thought one had been created. In either case, it wouldn't
> be difficult. What do you guys want to use? Any preference?
>
> 2. Database: we began an early discussion around PostGreSQL/PostGIS or
> Spatialite. Spatialite is easier to setup and potentially more
> understandable to the non-technical user. PostGIS takes a bit of work to
> use and understand, but is far more robust. Potentially, we could start on
> one and offer support for both as the project progresses or needs arise.
> Personally, I tend to favor spatialite since I'm trying to encourage more
> use and we need as simple installation as possible. However, I understand
> it's limitations. Thoughts?
>
> Let's get moving!
>
> --
> All the best,
> Lee
> ISA Certified Arborist MI-4148A
> Registered Forester #46043
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