Help us discover the technology/platform for our new user interface (UI) for DSpace! Create a prototype UI on a platform of your choice (in any programming language), with basic DSpace-like capabilities as described below. The goal of a UI prototype is to exercise a new UI technology/platform to see whether it would meet the needs of our DSpace community. - Why? In time for DSpace 7.0 (late 2016), the plan is to develop a new (single) UI for DSpace that will replace our aging JSPUI and XMLUI interfaces. (See RoadMap)
- How? The goal of the "UI Prototype Challenge" is to give everyone a chance to show off what you feel may make a great replacement UI framework. Have a cool idea for what would make a better DSpace UI? This is your chance to show it off in 80 hours or less! Register your idea on our sign-up page (see below) to find other collaborators.
- What? Prototypes are not meant to be full applications, but more of a proof-of-concept (something that proves a new DSpace UI could be built in your technology or platform of choice). Prototypes need not be Java (any/all languages welcome). Additional guidelines/scope is provided below
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- When? Prototypes / proof-of-concepts are due by Friday, Nov 6. At that time, all will undergo a public review period. We will work with Committers, DCAT, Steering and Leadership Groups to select a "best of class" platform to build the new DSpace UI. Even incomplete proof-of-concepts are useful to submit, as we are judging the suitability of the *platform* and not the flashiness of the prototype itself.
- What do I win? While there are no official prizes (at this time), this challenge gives you an excellent opportunity to increase your reputation in our DSpace Community. It also provides you and your institution with an opportunity to directly influence the path of the DSpace UI going forward.
- Other questions? Ask them on the dspace-devel mailing list, and we'll be glad to clarify any of the goals/guidelines of this challenge.
Good luck! The full guidelines / requirements are included below.
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