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Many users keep using old (and insecure) version of Joomla! because they are too lazy too apply patches manually. This project will add the feature (and an API for extension developers) to download/install maintence patches in your Joomla! installation. We also have to think about automatic backup, as patches can always break some 3rd party compatibilites | Many users keep using old (and insecure) version of Joomla! because they are too lazy too apply patches manually. This project will add the feature (and an API for extension developers) to download/install maintence patches in your Joomla! installation. We also have to think about automatic backup, as patches can always break some 3rd party compatibilites | ||
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Return to [[Google Summer of Code 2008]] | Return to [[Google Summer of Code 2008]] | ||
[[Category:Google Summer of Code 2008]] | [[Category:Google Summer of Code 2008]] | ||
Revision as of 19:29, 26 March 2008
One line summary
Create an "One-click upgrade" to easily apply patches in Joomla!
Description
Many users keep using old (and insecure) version of Joomla! because they are too lazy too apply patches manually. This project will add the feature (and an API for extension developers) to download/install maintence patches in your Joomla! installation. We also have to think about automatic backup, as patches can always break some 3rd party compatibilites
Skills needed
PHP, Joomla! 1.5 Framework, XML
Difficulty
Hard
Work Product
Licensing
All code must be created using the [GNU General Public License version]
Documentation written for this task must be made available under the Joomla! Electronic Documentation License.
Possible mentor
Return to Google Summer of Code 2008