[scribus-dev] Tables as Summer of Code project

[Craig Bradney]

On 3/7/11 6:04 PM, a.l.e wrote:
> hi
>
> after the longer and interesting irc discussion yesterday evening, i'd
> like to summarize my feelings about a GSOC project implementing the
> tables editor:
>
> - it's a good idea to rebuild the table editor and GSOC may be the
> good place to start it.
> - i don't think that a GSOC project can lead to a complete (state of
> the art) table editor.
> - i'd prefer to just get a basic "modern" table editor (it must at
> least do what the current one can do) with a very solid structure and
> a clear documentation in which directions (and how) it should be
> extended,
> - i'm not so enthusiastic of fitting as many optional features as the
> limited time frame of a GSOC allows.
>
> in one sentence: i'd prefer a GSOC focused on a good design of the
> table editor, coupled with the implementation of its basic features
> (up to being usable).

I'd agree.. however the current implementation of tables is also plain
wrong.. but I think we have a good candidate for this project, with a
proven history of implementing useful tables. From that and a basic
editor or on canvas editing, it could really progress well.

Craig

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