FSN Jobs - Let's get rolling!

[Jack]

Hey all...

Well.. I think we've really collected some great ideas for FSN. Now, it's time to really get the ball rolling.

Here is a long list of jobs which need to be begun. Now, there really isn't a huge time crunch to get anything done, but if you do say you'll do something, please follow though. Also, each job will have a different ammount of time which is needed. So, don't overstreach yourself. Finally, if you do want to sing up for something below, please send me a PM. Thanks.

The Jobs:

1) Database Designer(s): These people will begin to design the FSN DB. They will be using comments that have allready been posted, and will be watching the request tracker to see what people think. The DB structure will be made pubically available , updated every day. They need to know how to use MySQL. One needs to understand and research the best way to design a db such that, data repitition is minimal, limited & quick queries are used, and structure is fleixable.

2) Request Tracker: Rather than trying to post requests for design ideas in a forum, I'd like to use a tracker similar to sourceforge.net If we wanted to, I guess we even could use them. Otherwise, I need someone to find a php tracker system, install it, and keep it maintained.

3) FIRST Contact: I want someone to begin to try to contact US FIRST. Even if we don't need them now, I'm sure we'll want to see about thigns with them in the feature. I want them to be aware of what we're doing, and so forth. This person will be the FSN -> FIRST contact.

4) Server:

Originally posted by oneangrydwarf
From also still think it would be cool if we could set up little mini databases at competitions that all the teams who wanted to could tap into and that could possibly access the same info that FIRST has as far as match scores and such go, that way the information at competition could be as current and uptodate as possible.

I'd like to see if something like this would actually be possible to do. It would require getting a company(s) to donate servers. Then, we'd need to find ways to have different people mannage them at each regional & how to transport them from regional to regional. Also, I'd like to look into then getting internet access at the regionals. It would be used only to keep the regional servers insync. Even a 512Kb cable would most work. However, I have no idea how any isp would set up a connection at a public building even for only 4 days. I know this will require quite a bit of work in contacting people. (Not to mention that you have to find out who to contact first) I'd just like to know.

5) Photos: I'd like someone to look into getting a php/mysql/flat file based photo gallery. I'll specify some more specs that I would like the system to have to whoever wants to take this on. Then, I would also like them to search the net finding pics of teams from 2003 and putting them in the gallery. You'll also need to talk to Brandon about trying to intergrate this ablum with the CD one.

6) Website: All ready being worked on...

7) PR: I'd like some people to begin to think of the best ways to push FSN to the entire FIRST community. Some teams don't want to get involved because they think it will be too much work, or they feel they don't want to share data. (Remember: There will be fields in all the connection apps which teams can use for personal notes & won't be submitted to FSN) You guys will need to figure out the best ways to do this. You also will form the non-tech support team when competition season rolls around.

8) Inspector: Ok.. bad description. This person will be responsible for makeing sure that all sites hosted by FSN contain the correct, newest sponsor adds. This is very important. Our sponsors are the basis on which FSN survives. Also, a though for an easy way to keep the list updated would be to create one giant logo. That way, the html would contain a link to the common logo which could be updated at any time. If we want to do it this way, then this person will be incharge of creating/updateing the sponsor logo... therefore, they better know photoshop/other photo editor.

More Comming Soon!

Jack