AdvancedContent CMS Version 2.0

[Warrior]

I decided to restructure Advanced Content and came out with AdvancedContent v2.0.

The Module thinking has been  completely recoded and no longer are able to crash the core, they are restricted to thier own function sets and are not permitted to access anything else.

I have written several Modules including a Download Module, Member List, Group Module, etc..

The core has been revamped and now error handles each module and has module functions which are registerable.

The only thing left to do in this CMS is rewrite the Template Engine to bring it up to par with the one of Digital Text Forums


Todo:
The Template Engine
Finish Some Modules
Implement my servicing theory
Port Digital Text Forums to a Module.


As always the site is here: www.advancedcontent.net

[MyndFyre]

The only thing left to do in this CMS is rewrite the Template Engine to bring it up to par with the one of Digital Text Forums

And now if only DTF was cool-looking....

[Warrior]

Omg shutup.

[Blaze]

It doesn't have to be graphical, This forum isn't, and it looks good..

[Warrior]

*revive*
Yea, got farther.

[rabbit]

Nelson...you lose.

[Sidoh]

Lmao!

[Warrior]

LOL I'LL HIT U SO HARD UR GRANDPAPPY WILL FEEL IT.

[trust]

Is this still being worked on? I'd like to use it for my schools Young Republican site - we need a new one.

[Quik]

Warrior: We need to talk about this code.

[Warrior]

Sorry I havn't gotten to you Quik, tons of computer/internet/everything problems here.
I'll get back to you on that job (and the million other jobs I owe)

Trust: You could try it *shrug* if you can wait until I get back online I'll present a useable prebeta or something.

[Quik]

Sorry I havn't gotten to you Quik, tons of computer/internet/everything problems here.
I'll get back to you on that job (and the million other jobs I owe)

Trust: You could try it *shrug* if you can wait until I get back online I'll present a useable prebeta or something.

Take your time, we'll see how this works out. Still trying to get you image for ACMS

[Warrior]

Announcements on 2.1 have been made!(A while ago..)

This project has merged with the former Digital Text Forum (Now known as DTBB)
The old project may be checked out at (www.advancedcontent.net/DTF)

As this project gets bigger I will be needing other developers to aid with the creation.
Anyone who is interested can PM me or Reply here with:

Name:
Skill Level: (1-5)
Examples of Previous Work:
How you can contribute:
Other Things I should know:

Note: I am not only looking for pure programming developers, I need people to head the graphics department and anything else anyone can think of.

In the coming days I will either be buying whats needed to fix my comp and get online or just seriously live in the library with an external HD.

[trust]

Can I use this yet?

[Quik]

Announcements on 2.1 have been made!(A while ago..)

This project has merged with the former Digital Text Forum (Now known as DTBB)
The old project may be checked out at (www.advancedcontent.net/DTF)

As this project gets bigger I will be needing other developers to aid with the creation.
Anyone who is interested can PM me or Reply here with:

Name:
Skill Level: (1-5)
Examples of Previous Work:
How you can contribute:
Other Things I should know:

Note: I am not only looking for pure programming developers, I need people to head the graphics department and anything else anyone can think of.

In the coming days I will either be buying whats needed to fix my comp and get online or just seriously live in the library with an external HD.

I'd like to discuss this. Please message me when available.

[Warrior]

I'm getting my internet back October 11th, now if I have a working comp by then is the question..

I have redesigned how everything will work in my notebook/grandmothers comp.

I will be trying to get to the bottom of the problem with my computer soon.

[Joe]

I'm in. Previous works: Joetheodd Productions. Its pretty sweet, too bad I can't get :80 forwarded. Anyhow, I'm fluent in PHP, nothing advanced. Oh yeah, another previous work, JoeBB, which is pretty much yours if you want it. =p

[Blaze]

I'm interested, I know php3 and lots of 4, I know SQL.  Previous works have been shot, several times.  I lack the ability to create nice looking themes, but I know how to do the behind the scenes work (the real coding).

[Warrior]

Joe seems to be an upcoming developer and can be put to use with AdvancedContent
Blaze can contribute to AdvancedContent from the previous work I have seen him do.

I am right now creating an FTP account and mySQL database to setup a beta website while the regular one is rendered under construction.

Both of you will be PMed the information for the beta FTP and I will upload the phpMyAdmin information tomorrow.

Coding style and rules will be included in this PM.

[Warrior]

Sent, you have also been set as Administrators on the website.

[Sidoh]

Coding style and rules will be included in this PM.

I think I'd be forced to quit. 

[Quik]

Sent, you have also been set as Administrators on the website.

I seriously doubt the consistancy of this project because of your inconsistant online appearences.

When you can be regular agian, we'll talk.

[Sidoh]

That was one of the reasons I didn't "apply for a possition."

A little bit of that, some of I don't like having a boss for programming jobs (at this point in my life, anyway) and some of you'd force me to code your way, and I think it sucks (not trying to be mean at all, I just like my methods more than yours personally).

[Warrior]

Not coding my way actually, it's more uniform way of leaving quotes to let everyone else know where they are.

My methods > yours :/

I don't think of myself as a boss in any way either, although I do reserve the position of Lead Developer, I'm not going to force anyone to do anything.

About my online question, I ordered my ram to get here tuesday and I will be online after October 11th so everything is good.

Edit: The main site was brought down for maintenence by me yesterday and moved to a development location.

I have some cool things in store for AdvancedContent but that will be discussed between the developers and myself.

[Sidoh]

Not coding my way actually, it's more uniform way of leaving quotes to let everyone else know where they are.

Quotes?  Err... okay.

My methods > yours :/

I really don't think so.  I can't agree with you at all.  But to each his own, right?

I don't think of myself as a boss in any way either, although I do reserve the position of Lead Developer, I'm not going to force anyone to do anything.

I wouldn't want that, k?

About my online question, I ordered my ram to get here tuesday and I will be online after October 11th so everything is good.

You've been intermittently active even when your computer works in the past.

[Warrior]

Uh Quotes? I meant comments, oops.

I'd say it's hard to judge me withought seeing code I am not willing to give forward to non developer.
Let's just give me the benefit of the doubt.

About the Lead Developer, what do you propose I'd be? I mean I have coded it myself so far..

In x86 or in AdvancedContent? In any of them I have been extremely active, the push from
1.1 to 2.0 was a great one which involved almost a complete rewrite and change in direction.
I plan to build off the power of 2.0 to make 2.1 which will be presentable and releaseable and I plan to
do so before the years end.

I think I show my determination pretty well if I program on my CMS in the library two or three times a day and if I jot down things in my notebook. My coding style really doesn't differ and it's how it's recommended in all of the PHP books I have read. Which includes camel case and other things.

The only thing I am lacking is extreme HTML skills which I make up for my spending dark nights with w3c and XHTML.

If you have anymore questions about the direction of my project or anything else concerning it, please respond.

[Sidoh]

Look over my messages and find where I said you shouldn't be the lead developer.  I simply stated I didn't want to "work under you" (or at lest implied that).  I honestly don't think that would work very well.

Camel case isn't recommended for PHP in any of the PHP books I've read, to be honest.  Additionally, I don't give a shit about the casing, that's a negligible issue.  I've developed my own coding style, I don't follow what books recommend.  Frankly I think it's better than what most the books I've read recommend, other than the fact I don't use a template engine in most of my projects.

[Warrior]

Look over my messages and find where I said you shouldn't be the lead developer.  I simply stated I didn't want to "work under you" (or at lest implied that).  I honestly don't think that would work very well.

Well you said you didn't want to work under me so you must not want me to be lead developer, right?
That's why I asked for recommendation on what you think I should be, additionally no one was begging anyone to join and the enviroment I was going for was a group of programmers coding on a project.
Now I made myself Lead Developer since frankly I did write the CMS and don't wan't it to fall off track and have no organization. Sort of like how Newby is the figurehead of x86. I merely suggest things to code and ask for an opinion.

Camel case isn't recommended for PHP in any of the PHP books I've read, to be honest.  Additionally, I don't give a shit about the casing, that's a negligible issue.  I've developed my own coding style, I don't follow what books recommend. 

It's in a few of the books I read and some online documents. It's greatly liked as opposed to the
"function_name_which_does_this" type of coding.

I don't use a template engine in most of my projects.

In a project such as this which aims for flexibility, something like this is essential don't you think?

[Sidoh]

Well you said you didn't want to work under me so you must not want me to be lead developer, right?
That's why I asked for recommendation on what you think I should be, additionally no one was begging anyone to join and the enviroment I was going for was a group of programmers coding on a project.
Now I made myself Lead Developer since frankly I did write the CMS and don't wan't it to fall off track and have no organization. Sort of like how Newby is the figurehead of x86. I merely suggest things to code and ask for an opinion.

You said that, not me.  Loser. =P  Additionally, I said I don't want to join this project.  I did NOT say you shouldn't be the project leader.  Think past a simple statement and look for an alternative meaning.

It's in a few of the books I read and some online documents. It's greatly liked as opposed to the
"function_name_which_does_this" type of coding.

Why?  I generally tend to follow the naming conventions that the language itself follows.  PHP does not use camel casing.  It's greatly liked by whom?  You?  The authors of the books you've read?  Whoopdy doo!  I don't like it, don't generalize.

In a project such as this which aims for flexibility, something like this is essential don't you think?

... I said that was something that my coding styles LACKED.  I didn't say I COUDLNT or SHOULDNT do it.  Learn to read, buddy.    Also, I have done it.  http://sidoh.dark-wire.net uses a template engine that I made a while ago.

Your points kinda suck man. 

[Warrior]

I suck at arguing @ 56k, if you wish to join or whatever reply with info.

[Sidoh]

I suck at arguing @ 56k, if you wish to join or whatever reply with info.

Okay.  Good luck with this project. 

[Joe]

I can argue with 56k!

Warrior, contact me and make gftp work. =(

[Warrior]

I tried yesterday, won't be on AIM until around Oct 11th, talk to blaze

[Warrior]

Haha I coded the Outbox code in the library. Go me.

Well part of it, I still need to code reading individuals and then start on trash can folder

Edit: Outbox done.
  Changelog posted @ Beta site for developers so devs check that out.
 
The PM code was cleaned up GREATLY by me in about 2 hours time.
Outbox now fully works except the ability to permanently remove them from the outbox.

Over the next few days other options such as deleting PMs and forwarding PMs will become availible.

[Warrior]

The developer site has gone live to show users a taste of what's to come

http://www.advancedcontent.net/ac_dev/index.php

Enjoy the preview of 2.0 build 2

[Warrior]

Added some of comments, ran out of time sorry.

Viewing works if you are not logged in (doesnt count elsewise) but posting isn't implemented yet.

gtg.

[Sidoh]

Parse error: parse error, unexpected '}' in /home/warrior/public_html/ac_dev/includes/display.php on line 87

Nice. 

That's why we use Zend, Warrior. 

[Warrior]

Left something half done before I left, library was closing. Will fix now.

[Warrior]

Fixed.

Comment system for news now works flawlessly and posting comments will be added shortly.

[Joe]

TODO: Add error when logging in with incorrect password.
TODO: Kill OG-Joe (forgot password, oops)
TODO: Make Joe admin in place of OG-Joe. =p

[Blaze]

TODO: Nexttime give Blaze the correct username for the mysql database

[Sidoh]

Just a suggestion, you should replace

News/Content

In the content table header with a navigation path, IE:

News > Add Comment

[Warrior]

That's actually a VERY good place to put it Sidoh.

About the login status returns, that was me being lazy ~5 months ago, I have the status codes done just not responded to.

[Warrior]

TODO List for 2.0 build 3:

Enhance security of forms (don't allow HTML posting in bad spots, etc..)
Redo members list (it looks ugly unless I get another opinion)
Implement Comment Posting / Administration
Implement PM system fully

Currently implementing:
Status codes for login
Commenting Posting
PM Replying (will need to brainstorm for a few )

[Warrior]

Joe and Blaze have both been re-admined (you guys suck @ keeping names)

Forwarding old PMs to you guys :/

[trust]

When will this be finished? I want to use it for my schools Young Republicans club.

[Warrior]

The official release date will be around christmas, but tell me what you need it to do and I can focus on that more :p.

[Warrior]

 I have implemented the login status codes. (TODO: Make them more specific but not really needed)
 ALSO I added a few more things to the "Profile" page you may like Enjoy.

[trust]

1) Name of the news-poster should link to their profile. Duh.
2) You spelled 'Affiliates' wrong.

[Warrior]

Man that thing is old .

Anyways, the news thing I can do the template thing you can do when/if you replace templates.

I just implemented profile viewing for the members list so that should come in handy

Listen uh, I'm getting back online *hopefully* tomorrow.

I'll be on a crappy unstable comp due to bad memory (Windows 98 CE which took me 2 DAYS to get my drivers to work). So yea.. good luck to me.

When/If I get back online, I'll package her up and call it an alpha release of 2.1.

[trust]

What template thing? Just fix the spelling.

[Warrior]

The template engine, silly.

You can make your own custom templates.

Anyways gtg 2 mins left.

[Joe]

Windows 98 CEMENT? SWEET!

Thanks for readmining me.

Enhance security of forms (don't allow HTML posting in bad spots, etc..)

You're welcome.

TODO: Implement BBCode.

[Warrior]

Thanks, I'm online from home now, let's get crackin.

[Joe]

YAYAY!

[Warrior]

Ugh problem, SkyOS doesn't like my NIC even though it's on thier compatible list. Currently trying to get this resolved.

[Joe]

Warri-OWNED.

Account suspended.

EDIT -
Its back.

[Warrior]

JTN forgot to pay his bills or something. Resolved now.

[Warrior]

Forum integration will start after I shower~

[Warrior]

New Release 2.0 build 3

Changelog: www.advancedcontent.net/ac_dev

[Sidoh]

Another suggestion/inquery:

What's the limit to the number of news posts that are displayed on the main page?

[Joe]

TODO: Topic Viewing.

If you don't mind me saying, ROFLMAO.

[Warrior]

I think it's 10.

@ Joe: hmm?

[Sidoh]

And no archives?

[Warrior]

Not yet.
Still have a ton of code to work out including the huge task of porting the private messaging code to the skinning system.

[Sidoh]

Not yet.
Still have a ton of code to work out including the huge task of porting the private messaging code to the skinning system.

That doesn't seem that significant assuming you've made your template system versatile.

If you ask me, you're jumping around to much.  Write down a list of things that need to be done for some section, do them and then move on.  Things get too sloppy if you don't do it that way.

[Warrior]

How can it communicate with the skinning system withought supporting the Skinning API? After all I don't want a mediocre "str_replace()" skinning system.

Well, I code things in thier order of significance. Sometimes things come in front or things can be done earlier to avoid problems in the long run.

[Sidoh]

How can it communicate with the skinning system withought supporting the Skinning API? After all I don't want a mediocre "str_replace()" skinning system.

That doesn't seem that significant assuming you've made your template system versatile.

Well, I code things in thier order of significance. Sometimes things come in front or things can be done earlier to avoid problems in the long run.

It causes trouble in the long run.  You forget where you were and end up having to review code, it often gets confusing and you lose the good train of thought you had before you dropped that subject.

[Warrior]

Considering the amount of code embedded into the PM code, it may get difficult to convert it to the Skin API and have it automaticly find it's themeing files. Of course, you'll have to take my word for it since you can't see the source.

I don't leave code half done, I merely extend it which eliminates the risk of me being lost in old code. Of course periodicly I may update old portions of code to newer standards but that's nothing big.

[Sidoh]

Considering the amount of code embedded into the PM code, it may get difficult to convert it to the Skin API and have it automaticly find it's themeing files. Of course, you'll have to take my word for it since you can't see the source.

I don't leave code half done, I merely extend it which eliminates the risk of me being lost in old code. Of course periodicly I may update old portions of code to newer standards but that's nothing big.

I still don't think it would be that difficult, assuming you didn't suck it up too much when you made your PM system and your template system isn't difficult (you seem to be good at making things a lot harder than they should be).

Secondly, that's just another way of looking at leaving things half done. 

[Warrior]

http://www.advancedcontent.net/ac_dev/forums.php

Updated forums and added Topic viewing inside forums.

Still need to do individual posts inside the topics though.

[Joe]

lolshit i tried to make a topic and it broked!

EDIT -
Oh hell. phpMyAdmin is dead too.

Hello, I'm about to get my ass kicked.

EDIT -
Nice, I didn't break anything (it actually worked). Tell JTN his server hiccuped and you want your months pay back~. =p

[Warrior]

Fixed the mess you made. Added ability to create topics. No replying yet but it's a start.

Note: This new code is VERY beta and may be riddled with bugs. I have (for now) embedded an error reporter to the user if anything goes wrong. If you notice anything, please let me know.

Have fun,
Nelson

[Warrior]

I have been able to find the source of a bug.

It had to do with the name being too long in any field. I will fix that so it errors and deletes anything that was created so far.

[Joe]

I forgot my password again /emotear.

EDIT -
Bingo batman! Using my leet PHP hashing oneliner, I created myself a new md5 password. Using my leet phpMyAdmin skills, I injected my new password!

http://www.javaop.com/~joe/md5.php?data=LOL%20DATA%20GOES%20HERE

[Furious]

Looks good, I'd like to beta test when you get the first completed version out.

Keep up the good work guys!

[Sidoh]

You realize SQL has a MD5 function, don't you?

Code: [Select]

  INSERT INTO users (
    `name`,
    `password`
  ) VALUES (
    'Joesuxlol^_^',
    MD5('mmhax')
  );


[Warrior]

AdvancedContent seems to be down now so I'll implement replying tomorrow.

[Warrior]

Under implementation

Groups:
      Groups is a new concept in AdvancedContent. The way commands, pages, and even forums are handled will be based on groups which will have permissions. Flags will be able to be created and commands will be allowed either by specific group or by a general flag.
      Groups will also effect who can view what boards on the forums and who can do what basicly anywhere on the website. It will take a bunch of rewritting but after this is done, AdvancedContent will be almost completely ready for atleast a beta release.

Modules:
      Modules in AdvancedContent will be as powerful as they were before and will allow the user to load/unload his module as he wishes.

Buddy List:
     Users will be able to keep a "buddy list" of users and it will mark them as online/offline
     This will also introduce the ability for a user to remain "hidden" to the website.

Searching:
      Searching will be implemented via a "meta data" indexer which will store information on everything from news posts to user comments and will allow speedy searching with little overhead.

Pages:
      Pages will be implemented (with a WYSIWYG previewer) and will implement the Groups permissions if needed

New User things:
      Users will be able to block users from sending them private messages
      They will also be able to choose a skin they want to display, not just what the site displays (toggleable)
      Favorite Links - A stored list of useful links throught the site they like, things like forum topics, individual posts, etc..

This of course will take heavy implementation but I am confident with my current motivation I can implement it all.

[Warrior]

Added forum post replying and patched forum exploits. Thanks to shadowed for pointed them out.

[Warrior]

A VERY serious exploit has been discovered. Can't give details since the results can be...devestating to both the site and the DB

[Joe]

A VERY serious exploit has been discovered. Can't give details since the results can be...devestating to both the site and the DB

KEK.

PS: I think AC CMS should have a product support board instead of a single thread.

[Blaze]

PS: I think AC CMS should have a product support board instead of a single thread.

Hehe.

[Warrior]

Eventually I will move to using our integrated forums once I add other features (like moderation of boards) and fix the current issues with security.

For a detailed description of the exploit you may PM me. Thanks go out to Shadowed for providing a solution which is currently being implemented.

[rabbit]

Not Found
The requested URL /forums/index.php was not found on this server.

Additionally, a 404 Not Found error was encountered while trying to use an ErrorDocument to handle the request.
Apache/1.3.34 Server at www.advancedcontent.net Port 80

[Quik]

Not Found
The requested URL /forums/index.php was not found on this server.

Additionally, a 404 Not Found error was encountered while trying to use an ErrorDocument to handle the request.
Apache/1.3.34 Server at www.advancedcontent.net Port 80

Blame Google?

[Warrior]

Once again, that's an incorrect link. Try going to the Development website and clicking the forum link. If this doesn't work there is something seriously wrong with your browser.

[Warrior]

Does anyone (mainly Sidoh and possibly others) have any comments on Smarty?. It's a PHP template engine which IMHO is MUCH more flexible the mine will ever be. I think it might be a good idea that while I'm upgrading AdvancedContent's security, I switch to this. Any comments?

[Quik]

Smarty has some issues and requires much more on the end user's behalf then should actually be necessary, but if you feel that having an effectively flexible template engine is more important than a diverse userbase, it's more tailored towards your needs.

I don't know much about the security, you should probably look some of that up before implementing it, since that seems to be a large concern of yours.

[Warrior]

From reading some of the documentation, it requires the user to have knowledge of the set variables they are implemented and how each page works (which I plan to document). Not every user has to develop a skin, cmon.

I don't think "security" matters since it's not a matter of security in something like a template engine. It's just a presentation layer that users will see. I don't want developers to have to touch a line of PHP code if they use it.

[Warrior]

Update! Made some updates (mainly HTML patches in some places) but I fixed a nasty bug in my logon code (hey it's ~5 months old give me a break) which allowed a user to take any Admin account.

The "big" bug still hasn't been fixed since the security checks required to fix it mean I need to go through all my old code and implement it.

I'm just fixing these small errors while I code 2.1 to fix the big exploit and to incorperate a whole new means of thinking into AdvancedContent.

Enjoy.

[Joe]

Disclose the big bug to your development staff, jeez.

[Warrior]

Actually do some staff work (eg. not sitting there and possibly fixing/finding more bugs) jeez.

[Warrior]

http://www.advancedcontent.net/ac_dev/forums.php?cmd=2&id=1

Update on Digital Text Bulletin Boards (The AdvaCont CMS forum also written by me formerly known as "WarBB")

[Warrior]

Project Continued Elsewhere.

[Sidoh]

Project Continued Elsewhere.

I don't get it...

Additionally, I don't like your error output; it's hideous!

Kidding, but seriously.  What's up?

[Warrior]

Check the topic I made after this

[Sidoh]

Check the topic I made after this

That you made after this?  You're confusing me. 

[Warrior]

I tried to make it really fast so SidohBot wouldn't come saying "OMFGWTF"

[Sidoh]

I tried to make it really fast so SidohBot wouldn't come saying "OMFGWTF"

But I did anyway.