Labs/Site 2.0/Roadmap

Stage 1: Replacing the current labs site

This is the first component.

Notes

Right now I'm thinking this would be a WordPress MultiUser install with a custom Labs-branded template and a handful of plugins.

Each project and the main Labs would have its own blog instance, with aggregation plugins used to pull in feeds from forums, other weblogs, twitter, etc.

Stage 2: Idea submission tool

See Specs and User Stories for more information.

Stage 3: Aggregation tool

Stage 4: Community framework

See Community Framework for what few details are currently available for this.

Notes

Initial experiment was with Elgg as a possible approach for this. The Elgg team has a commercial services division which can do custom work if necessary. Experimental install is here Mozilla Design Challenge.

• Evaluation: Probably too much for our current requirements. We primarily need a rock-solid and scalable discussion framework, and with Elgg the discussion system is secondary.

Now experimenting with a web forum install.