PT Forum Overview

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