ICE-RS cycle notes for the cycle ending 2007-08-09

Summary

The previous cycle we finished off most of the tweaks required for the ICE word processor toolbar. We also installed the toolbar for two USQ EPS staff members and so far feedback has been very positive. There are still a few minor changes to make however, it is now ready for an Alpha release. There is also still some refactoring and more user testing to do before we can switch over to using the .ice folders and start on the server version. The half yearly DEST report was also completed last cycle.

This next cycle will start work on adding annotations and tagging, as well as a version of ICE for Apache. We will also be identifying requirements to improve the export from ICE for repository ingest. Preparation for the coming conferences and workshops a long with the toolbar v2 demo/release is to be carried out as well. The ICE team will also be moving offices this cycle (we hope), so it will be a rather busy cycle.

Note that this cycle meeting has been held on the 30th of July 2007 due to stakeholders not being available for the usual time.

Predicted work units: 100

Overview of completed tasks

Components

Administration

• DEST Report

Application

• .ice folders

  • remove the need for the .cache folder

  • user testing

  • refactoring

Templates

• Style generation in OOo extension

• Tweaks and bug fixes

• User testing

Outstanding tasks

• Zotero Template Alpha release

• ICE Toolbar 2 Alpha release

Overview of new tasks

Components

Administration

• Zotero Template Alpha release

• ICE Toolbar 2 Alpha release

• IDEA 2007 Roadshow preparation

• IDEA 2007 Conference preparation

Application

• .ice folders

  • continue user testing

  • finish current refactoring

• Create a read only server version within Apache

• Add tagging

• Start on annotations

• Polish off the ICE Fedora module

• Spec out ICE export requirements for improved repository ingest

Templates

• Tweaks and bug fixes

• User testing

About the cycle notes

The cycle notes are used to summarize the outcomes of the completed cycle and provide stakeholders with an overview of the tasks for the next cycle. They are also used to raise any issues for discussion and provide other information for those who are unable to attend the meetings. Specific information on tasks to be completed are available in the ticketing system, see below.

More information

http://ice.usq.edu.au/trac/roadmap

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Modified: Jul 31, 2007