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==Overview==
 
A forums application built using CommonSpot Custom Application Framework.  Similar in concept to [http://forums.adobe.com/ Adobe Forums].
 
A forums application built using CommonSpot Custom Application Framework.  Similar in concept to [http://forums.adobe.com/ Adobe Forums].
  
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==Requirements==
 
* Administrators can build a forum
 
* Administrators can build a forum
 
* All authenticated users can build discussions
 
* All authenticated users can build discussions
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* Forums application will be integrated with [[Profiles|Profile Application]]
 
* Forums application will be integrated with [[Profiles|Profile Application]]
  
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==Definitions==
 
* Forum - an area where topics are discussed.  A few examples of this would be:
 
* Forum - an area where topics are discussed.  A few examples of this would be:
 
** CS Installation
 
** CS Installation
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* Profile - application used to maintain a site users profile
 
* Profile - application used to maintain a site users profile
  
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==Element Architecture==
 
[[Image:Cs_forums_element_diagram.png]]
 
[[Image:Cs_forums_element_diagram.png]]
  

Revision as of 03:00, 29 November 2009

Overview

A forums application built using CommonSpot Custom Application Framework. Similar in concept to Adobe Forums.

Requirements

  • Administrators can build a forum
  • All authenticated users can build discussions
  • All authenticated users can add responses to any discussion
  • Navigation through forums is consistent with traditional forums applications
  • Discussion creator can mark a response as "The Answer"
  • Forums application will be integrated with Profile Application

Definitions

  • Forum - an area where topics are discussed. A few examples of this would be:
    • CS Installation
    • Custom Application Development
    • Tips/Tricks
    • General Questions
  • Discussion - topics tied to a Forum
  • Response - replies to a discussion
  • Profile - application used to maintain a site users profile

Element Architecture

File:Cs forums element diagram.png