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  • Isaac Keyet 4:34 pm on May 8, 2013 Permalink | Reply
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    Dev chat summary for May 8, 2013 

    Chat log.

    Agenda

    • iOS projects update
    • Android projects update
    • Moving dev blog discussions to make/mobile (this blog)
    • Handbook reminder

    iOS projects update

    NUX (new welcome guide, improved WordPress.com sign up) is almost complete, need to look over copy and polish a few things, then should be ready to get it translated and tested.

    WordPress.com native reader project: picking up momentum again, currently working on threaded comments which is complicated.

    Accounts migration: need to write the actual core data migration but very close to completion. Should simplify the way WordPress.com accounts act under the hood in the iOS app.

    Android projects update

    A bug fix update is going out today that fixes a bug with featured images.

    The WordPress.com Notifications project is very close to beta, no word on when just yet but should be very soon.

    Moving dev blog discussions to make/mobile (this blog)

    We decided to close the dev blogs and (if possible) migrate their data to this blog instead and keep all discussions/announcements/etc in one place. The filtering on this p2 should make it easy to only see discussions about specific platforms if you only contribute to one. @mrroundhill took it on himself to investigate what’s needed for migrating the data. @isaackeyet (me) will look into a way to display sticky messages on the dev blogs once migrations are complete. The platform leads for each platform will also post a last post on each one of the dev blogs letting subscribed readers know that the blog has been merged with make/mobile (this would be @mrroundhill, @koke, and @daniloercoli for BlackBerry and Windows Phone).

    After the chat @nacin jumped in and let us know he will assist with the migrations as well.

    Handbook reminder

    @aerych reminded himself and all others that the Handbook is still in need of looking over and updating – please refer to the separate todo post for details on what’s left and who’s responsible for what.

    Other

    @daniloercoli let everybody know that there’s a new bug fix update live for Windows Phone. It has bug fixes as well as a small new feature that lets users share permalinks to other apps on the device (such as Email, Facebook, Twitter, etc).

    Next week

    The next dev chat will be on May 15, 2013 at 15:00 UTC. Mark your calendar and join us in #wordpress-mobile on Freenode.

     

  • Isaac Keyet 9:11 am on April 30, 2013 Permalink | Reply
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    To make it even more inviting to contribute and kick-start great patches I added two buttons in the sidebar that are direct links to the GitHub repos for the iOS and Android projects. Hopefully this, with some updates to the mobile handbook should make it a lot less intimidating to actually start contributing.

     

  • Isaac Keyet 3:38 pm on April 24, 2013 Permalink | Reply
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    Dev chat summary for April 24, 2013

    Chat log.

    Agenda

    • iOS : version 3.5.3 released
    • iOS : status
    • Android : version 2.3.1 released
    • Android : status
    • Windows Phone : status
    • Mobile Handbook Reminder

    iOS : version 3.5.3 released

    The latest version of the app was released on Monday April 23, and has fixed even more crashes and bugs. Unfortunately there’s still a crash occurring with featured images.

    iOS : status

    Now working on some improvements to the WPcom Notifications screen and looking into ways the app can better handle accounts (from both WPcom and multisite installs).

    NUX project: wrapped up (*crosses fingers*) some of the stuff that will improve the signup flow and have shifted toward the wizard walkthrough features.

    Native WPcom reader project: implementation is progressing. Basic views are implemented and being iterated on. Currently working on the best way to handle video in posts.

    Android : version 2.3.1 released

    A bug fix update for version 2.3 (Holo update) of the Android app was released. This took care of a handful of crashes and a multitasking issue.

    Android : status

    Another bug fix release with some fixes to the ActionBarSherlock library and James Hu’s comment editing patch.

    The next major version is 2.4 (WPcom Notifications). This release is progressing, push notifications are working and the UI is being wired up.

    Windows Phone : status

    Nothing big in the pipeline, although there’s now a milestone with tickets for the next update.

    Mobile Handbook Reminder

    There are quite a few items left to do, both assigned and open — you know who you are! Let’s wrap this up. Eric said he’s started to look into the remaining items for Windows Phone.

    Rachel got in touch (yay!) so we’ll bring her up to speed on the status of the handbook as well.

    Next week

    The next dev chat will be on July 1, 2013 at 1500 UTC. Mark your calendar and join us in #wordpress-mobile on Freenode.

     

  • Isaac Keyet 11:28 pm on April 18, 2013 Permalink | Reply
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    We’re coming up on the end of the contributor handbook schedule. May 17th is the last date for all handbook components, after that there’s only editing left. We’ve not followed the exact structure as suggested by Docs, but we’re not far from having all parts ready either. So as we’re approaching the home stretch, I thought it best to create a check list of remaning items so we make sure everything gets done in time.

    I’ll assign people to complete the pages to the best of my knowledge.

    Introduction

    iOS

    The state of the iOS and Graphics sections are far behind the rest, so these two only have general todos.

    Android

    BlackBerry

    Windows Phone

    Can’t find the reference right now, but if I remember correctly @daniloercoli, @aerych, and @sendhilp all wanted to take another look at the Windows Phone section. Please divide any items here in between you!

    Other Apps

    Contribute with Design

    All items assigned to @isaackeyet

    Assist with Testing

    XML-RPC & API Contributions

    General Guides

    Any takers here? @beaucollins comes to mind, let me know if you’re up for taking these on.

    Tips & Tricks

    Credits

    Other todos

     

    • daniloercoli 8:33 am on April 19, 2013 Permalink | Reply

      BlackBerry: I will update/finish the section “Intro to app development”, but other than that don’t think we need to spend other time on this platform, that is now deprecated (BB10 is out since Jan), and the app didn’t see an update (and any contributor) since mid 2012.

  • Isaac Keyet 8:19 pm on April 17, 2013 Permalink | Reply
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    Today is an exciting day, version 2.3 of WordPress for Android was just announced. This is the big update that brings the Android app up to date with the latest and greatest in Android, namely the Holo UI pattern. The most prominent changes include the use of the Action Bar and a menu drawer for navigation.

    This update couldn’t have been made without the excellent contributors, those that were involved this time were: mrroundhill, willnorris, isaackeyet, daniloercoli and aerych.

    Please help us test 2.3 further and report any issues you find in the WordPress for Android Trac. Any feedback is very welcome as well of course!

    Leave a comment here or on the Android dev blog (dev.android.wordpress.org) if you’d like to get involved and contribute.

    Congrats all around!

    Announcement post: http://android.wordpress.org/2013/04/17/2-3-release/

    Announcement tweet:

     

  • Isaac Keyet 3:55 pm on April 10, 2013 Permalink | Reply
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    Weekly dev chat summary for April 10, 2013 

    Chat log.

    Agenda

    • Android UI Update Beta 2
    • GSoC
    • iOS New User Experience

    Android UI Update Beta 2

    The second Beta is out, if all goes well 2.3 will be released and announced next Wednesday (in time for the next weekly dev chat!) Not all tickets were closed but there are no blockers at this point, so we’ll want to look into a bug fix release shortly after v 2.3 is out.

    Next step for Android is Notifications for WordPress.com blogs, but a Contextual Action Bar for Comments milestone is also planned – it would make for a quick win and be a smaller release. We might want to try and get that out before Notifications.

    GSoC

    There are quite a few mobile WordPress-related projects in the pool for GSoC this year. Eric noted that anyone who would like to participate in the Google Summer of Code and work on one of the WordPress projects can visit one of these two sites to apply:

    http://codex.wordpress.org/GSoC_2013_Application_Template

    http://www.google-melange.com/gsoc/org/google/gsoc2013/wordpress

    We went on to talk about potential ideas for GSoC projects (such as this one for a Windows 8 app. When applying for GSoC and you have an idea that’s not among those already suggested you can write a description of your own and include it with your application.

    There were a few ideas discussed, among others a native BlackBerry OS 10 app. We noted that projects should benefit all users and not just WordPress.com.

    iOS New User Experience

    There’s been progress on the iOS “NUX” iteration and we’re looking to start a discussion. Check out Sendhil’s New User Experience post and give us your thoughts. Of course we’re also looking for help in getting there, but any and all feedback is much welcome.

    Prologue

    Danilo noted that version 2.1 of the Windows Phone app will be announced this week, featuring the editor updates and basic comment notifications for WordPress.com blogs. Some more info on the dev blog.

    Next week

    The next dev chat will be on April 17, 2013 at 1500 UTC. Mark your calendar and join us in #wordpress-mobile on Freenode.

     

  • Isaac Keyet 3:52 am on April 4, 2013 Permalink | Reply
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    Heads up: just updated this p2 a great deal. It should now be much easier to…

    • Learn what the Mobile Group does
    • What projects within WordPress that we work with
    • How to start contributing
    • How to get in touch with the team and the team reps
    • See when our next Dev Chat is
    • What our ongoing projects are
    • Filter posts by our main projects (using tags) in a menu

    Hopefully this should make it easier to get started with contributing and open the group up more to the community.

     

    • Isaac Keyet 3:54 am on April 4, 2013 Permalink | Reply

      @aerych: in the future, let’s update the Ongoing Projects sidebar widget each Wednesday when we do the Updates post.

    • Eric 2:31 pm on April 4, 2013 Permalink | Reply

      Love the changes.

    • Dan 2:57 pm on April 4, 2013 Permalink | Reply

      Very nice, I really like the Filter.

  • Isaac Keyet 10:57 pm on March 27, 2013 Permalink | Reply
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    Weekly dev chat summary for Mar 27, 2013 

    We had a short meeting in #wordpress-mobile today mostly just giving a status update of our ongoing iterations. Chat log.

    Agenda

    • Android Status
    • WindowsPhone Status
    • Handbook status/reminder
    • iOS Status

    Android Status

    The UI refresh update is looking good. Almost ready for the Beta, worked on icons over the last week and making the app work better on larger screens (read “tablets”). Also, the app now remembers where you were last when you re-open it.

    WindowsPhone Status

    Fixing the remaining bugs in the Editor, these have proven to be more complicated than expected. Have been doing some clean up around the comment notifications. We should be able to wrap up the release by Friday. Some icons are missing as well, we’ll need to get that sorted before we submit.

    Handbook status/reminder

    Still some parts missing and some sections needs to be updated/rewritten, including WindowsPhone and the Graphics section.

    TODO: let’s all revisit the handbook as it exists currently.

    iOS Status

    Bug fix update 3.5.2 submitted Monday which contains a lot of much needed bug fixes and the roll-back of autosaves since they broke the app for so many and it’s a complicated problem to solve. Found many bugs while testing that we’ll want to look into next. Some more info on 3.5.2.

    TODO: test 3.5.2 over the week to make sure no new bugs slipped through, this is important and a part of our new release/testing strategy to test each release as it’s pending approval.

    Next week

    The next dev chat will be on April 3, 2013 at 1500 UTC. Mark your calendar and join us in #wordpress-mobile on Freenode.

     

  • Isaac Keyet 4:18 pm on March 13, 2013 Permalink | Reply
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    Weekly dev chat summary for Mar 13, 2013 

    The chat started a bit early today but Eric made it work! Chat log.

    Agenda

    • WPAndroid 2.3
    • WPWindowsPhone
    • WPiOS
    • Mobile Handbook

    WPAndroid 2.3

    Will has been working on code clean up an re-organization, so if you haven’t updated your repository in a while now is the time to do it. The release is looking really solid and we’re very close to a beta. Everyone is urged to start testing the release on real devices now. The menu drawer UX pattern is a bit odd since it doesn’t use the back navigation we’re used to from Android, so make sure to test it for yourself.

    WPWindowsPhone

    The last update (2.0) is doing well. Now working on Push Notifications for Comments and taking a look at the Editor next, as planned.

    WPiOS

    We keep working on bug fixes and improvements for the 3.5 release. 3.5.2 should be submitted early next week at latest.

    We also have some new priorities: NUX for WPiOS will be a big focus over the next month or two. Karmatosed’s mockups and wireframes should come in handy as we explore different options and build something!

    Mobile Handbook

    Eric highlighted that the Tutorials section(s) in the Mobile Handbook needs to be completed by April 12 at latest and referenced the Handbook schedule.

    Next Week

    The next dev chat will be on March 20, 2013 at 1600 UTC. Mark your calendar and join us in #wordpress-mobile on Freenode.

     

    • Eric 5:58 pm on March 13, 2013 Permalink | Reply

      The chat started a bit early today but Eric made it work

      Silly daylight savings time changes.

  • Isaac Keyet 11:23 am on February 21, 2013 Permalink | Reply
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    Weekly dev chat summary for Feb 20, 2013 

    Chat log.

    Agenda

    • WPWindowsPhone app upgrades
    • WPAndroid UI progress
    • WPiOS (3.5 status and what’s next)
    • Handbook progress

    WPWindowsPhone app upgrades

    Version 2.0 is ready to be submitted to the store. It features stability improvements (especially around Stats) and a new feature for WordPress.com users: Gallery support. The update was submitted right after the dev chat.

    WPAndroid UI progress

    Making good progress. The menu drawer is in trunk and some updates have been made to the WordPress.com Reader to perform better with the new “action bar”.

    Going to need mockups soon, Isaac will tackle those.

    WPiOS

    Version 3.5 is still in review, had to be resubmitted with an issue resolved. It’s still unclear what the next version of the app should be, but media improvements and visual editor are high on the list and should be worked on in parallel. Media improvements would likely be the first feature release. There has also been talk of a sharing library for third-party developers to include in their apps for easy sharing through the WPiOS app. This is not a user feature however and is not planned at the moment.

    Handbook progress

    Eric reminded everybody about the handbook schedule and urged those involved to take an extra look at each of the platforms featured.

    Next week

    The next dev chat will be on Feb 27, 2013 at 16:00 UTC. Mark your calendar and join us in #wordpress-mobile on Freenode.

     

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