this is my second GHOP task. Details of the task:
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Create a Joomla! v 1.5 Module to implement Technorati searchlet.
Describe the task.
The Technorati searchlet enables site-specific and weblog search across
Technorati's entire database of posts. The module must allow the site
developer to customize a Technorati searchlet and add Technorati's search
capability to your site's existing search options. Allow the site developer
to configure options identified in the "Walk-through" section.
Resources:
* Technorati
# Searchlet - http://www.technorati.com/developers/he ... chlet.html
* To install Joomla! on an XAMPP localhost:
# XAMPP - http://www.apachefriends.org
# Download Joomla! - http://help.joomla.org/content/view/1942/302/
# Install Joomla! on a localhost -
http://help.joomla.org/content/view/1947/306/
* Coding resources:
# The core code! :-)
# Plugins - http://forum.joomla.org/index.php?topic=233628
# Model View Controller -
http://dev.joomla.org/component/option, ... orld_mvc1/
# Modules and Components - http://www.jlleblanc.com/blogcategory/0/
# Internationalization -
http://forum.joomla.org/index.php/topic ... msg1102267
* IRC #joomlaGHOP on freenode
Skills needed
* Knowledge of PHP
* Knowledge of Joomla! v 1.5 Extension Development
* Creativity and problem solving skills
Difficulty
Basic
Work Product
* Installable Joomla! v 1.5 extension(s) with internationalization
support.
Licensing
All code must be created using the GNU General Public License version 2.
http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-license ... .html#SEC4
Documentation written for this task must be made available under the
Joomla! Electronic Documentation License.
Extra Credit (Optional)
1. Register your project at Joomlacode
2. When you are ready to release, submit your extension to the Joomla!
Extensions Directory.
Time Limit
2 weeks.
Milosz