ref. New ShineISP v.2

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Hi guys,

after 2 years of experiences with ShineISP v.1 and Zend Framework 1.12 and Doctrine we are ready to start the new version of the software. More powerful and extensible. Thanks to all the users, IT companies the new version is completely open to a develop collaboration of the modules.

Why Zend Framework 2?

Zend Framework 2 is one of the most important framework for the web and in this new release offers the "Module Concept". In the last version of the ShineISP software we had some difficulties to create a distribution of the modules with the software developers because our software was in such way "monolithic". Now the new version of the ShineISP let you free to create your own module by simply using all the features of the new Zend Framework

Database and Migration of Data

ShineISP v.2 will use MySQL but we will try to offer also other database adapters in order to leave free the developers to improve the performance and the feature of the software. Zend Framework offers many way to connect the databases and the high quality of the code let you create a module to handle different adapters. In this new project we will use Zend/Db instead of the Doctrine in order to speed up the software. We are trying to maintain the data structure as much as possible close the old version in order to create a simple way to migrate the data.

How can I contribute?

It's really simple because at the moment we are at the "Scratch Step". Now we can choose what we need to include in the software and how to write it. So if you are interested in a real collaboration with us, don't be scared write us! By the way you can help us in these important steps:

1. Write a simple analysis of the main modules
2. Create a documentation wiki site
3. Develop a ShineISP module
4. Translate the new version
5. Create a Import / Export data tool for the old and the new project
6. Promote the project
7. Create a template
8. Send simple suggestions and ideas
   
9. or simple support us offering a beer! ;)
   

There are many way to help us, so the software is free and open but we need to see your sweating forehead! :)

Where is published the new ShineISP v.2 ?

We will confirm you that we continue to use the GitHub to share the project and this is the new git repository: https://github.com/shinesoftware/shineisp2