I also wanted to help with documentation for the Imagick extension; but, found
it very difficult to find good tools for Windows. After fiddling for hours with
several XML editors and CVS diff programs, I ended up with Oxygen XML Editor and
TortoiseCVS.
However, I never did find a simple way to view the final result. So, my
willingness to help is currently on hold.
I could have made a significant documentation contribution during the time I
spent trying to find suitable tools.
I recommend that you post a good description of the steps needed to generate a
CVS diff file and view the resultant finished page, using Windows tools.
I'm fairly proficient with PHP running on a Linux server; but, I use a Windows
editor [phpEdit] for coding.
Thanks.........
Philip Olson wrote:
On Sep 6, 2007, at 9:12 PM, Paul Reinheimer wrote:
After intending to get started helping out with the PHP documentation
for a long time, I think i'm finally
going to get there. One quick question as I begin making my own local
copy, is the documentation at
http://doc.php.net/php/dochowto/ up to date? Is there anything else I
should keep in mind?
Excellent news :)
I'd describe the HOWTO as mostly up to date. But, we're in the middle of
splitting this mailing list into three, in the alpha stages of a new
build system (PhD (PHP) instead of XSL), finishing up converting all
documentation to the new doc style, debating using set/book for all
documentation, working on a new OOP DocBook syntax, debating a new
method for tracking EN revisions for translators, and a few other things
that aren't coming to mind as I type this message like 'The Tool'. So,
you will have questions and discover problems but that's good because
HOWTO adjustments are needed.
Regards,
Philip
