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For starters
CommunityBanker utilises the CodeIgnitor PHP framework. The MVC (Model -View-Controller) method of abstracting the database (model) from the business logic layer (controller), and in turn the presentation layer (view) from the business logic layer (controller) , is what makes it possible to deliver a functionally rich banking application which allows for customisation of appearance, multi-lingual views. If you are New to PHP or CodeIgnitor take look through the Tutorial Links first.
Know your stuff?
The coding skills required to contribute to this project are:
- PHP coding
- CodeIgnitor & MVC coding
- Linux scripting
- MySQL administration and database coding
- Apache configuration
- Debian install process
The domain knowledge required to contribute to this project includes:
- Banking, in particular Retail Banking & Credit Union products
- Lending, in particular Micro-Lending
- Accounting principles of Debit & Credit
- Clearing and Settlement
- Banking & Credit Union Legislation
- Statutory Reporting
What already exists?
In order to build on the framework several key concepts need to be understood first. All code submitted will be measured against the conventions and standards provided here. That is not to say that these conventions and standards cannot be modified/improved/slackened due to contributions by participants.
The directory structure
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The naming conventions
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The database design
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The extended My_Controller
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The config.php
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The architecture of _views
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$templates
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Multi-lingual from the start
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The security architecture (Role-Function-User security)
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What else do i need to know before I begin?
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Using launchpad.net , BZR source code management and private ppa's
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