Maybe I could have been clearer. I want to spend my time helping with the
documentation, and not playing with the tools.
I suspect there are plenty others who would help but don't want to spend their
limited time messing with tools-on-windows, etc. I started down that path and
didn't get far. I ended up finding my own CVS diff and XML editor. Then I
couldn't figure out a simple way to view my end results.
Al...........
Al wrote:
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
