Google Wave
Please use this group to discuss the implications Googles new product, Wave, will have on drupal.
Who wants to go surfing?
UPDATE: To all of you who have requested an invitation from me, I want you to know that I have forwarded your invite request to Google. They usually respond to this nomination within a couple of days. If you do not get an invite email from Google by November 24, 2009, let me know. Remember to send me your FULL name with email addy (private or public, I don't care). By the way, I still have a couple of invites, but they're going pretty fast. Let me know if you're up for surfing.
Federation Protocol -- it ain't just Google servers anymore
Google Wave has been generating a lot of excitement among Drupal developers and there are very good reasons for this. Back in July 2009 or so a handful of Drupalistas, including myself, were privileged to play in Google's Wave Developer Sandbox. In early October 2009, a public preview server was opened to allow many more developers an opportunity to kick the tires on this new vehicle of communication. Most people checked it out for maybe an hour or so, liked what they saw and then moved on to other business.
We have some ideas on drupal and wave integration, also a new module is available
I used to think of publishing a new module "Drubot" on behalf of Ethos Technologies at first, but it's still in early stage, and seems here's a better place to discuss and merge. :)
see http://drupal.org/node/580966 for code.
Note that Drubot is not working alone, but with a google wave robot, will give the robot code repo url later. :)
Some descriptions copied here for your convenience:
Types of information objects
There are at least two basic types of information objects. One is organic and the other idealistic. By organic I mean a composite of attributes that reflect nature's use of ordered and encoded DNA information to drive organic living and organic growth processes. It is no accident that trees, branches and leaves are so often used to describe ordered relationships. By idealistic, I mean a throwback to the Platonic concept of a pure object that exists in form but is never actualized in practice.
First stab at wave integration in drupal...
I've created a sub module for the emfield project that allows for embedding of google waves. see http://drupal.org/node/530526 for details. Until the Embed API is more developed, I see that project as a better home for wave embeds... Plus it was the quickest means to do some testing :-)
Please check it out and see what you think...
Google Wave Community
As Google suggests, Wave requires a contribution from a broader community outside Google. The Google Wave API is open for all and developers around the world may participate. Having this context we look for building a vibrant forum which will simultaneously have the developers and their end users at the same platform. Budding developers will also get support from the forum in different technical issues. The mission is to have a very supportive community like we have today for different Open Source platforms, e.g. Drupal, phpBB etc.
How to add a Google Wave to a local Drupal website
1. Create a google wave after you have accessed your sandbox.
2. While the google wave is active, select Debug>Get current Wave ID.
3. A small window should pop up, displaying a Wave ID. Copy the value that is displayed to your clipboard. You'll have to highlight the value before a copy command becomes available.
4. Create a new content type in a fresh Drupal installation and call it "Google Wave". The machine name can be googlewave. Put in whatever description you like.
5. At Home > Create content in the local Drupal website, select the new content type "Google Wave".
Google Wave Drupal mashup module testing
I am at liberty to dispense access to Google Wave Developer's Sandbox to one developer for the purpose of collaborative testing. I prefer to provide this access to someone who is not contractually bound to any employer to create code for the sole benefit of the employer. I will be at the Northern NJ Drupal Group meeting in Ramsey this Thursday evening. If interested in this sandbox access and collaborative testing, please discuss your interest with me at this meeting.
Has anyone been invited to Google's Wave Sandbox?
I too am waiting for access to Google's Wave Sandbox. I have not heard if anyone has gotten this access yet. Have you?
Google Wave development brainstorm
Hi,
I got an access to a community wave server (my request is still pending to the Google's one), and my exam period is over, so I have plenty of time to play with my Drupal projects.
I started thinking about the wave module, and I don't really know what can be the best way to integrate it with Drupal. The simple embedding does not worth a module, it is just a simple copy-paste to a node body.
My first idea is to use it as a some sort of WYSIWYG editor. What do you think about it? Do you have better ideas? I am open for everything, even for the most craziest ones :)
Twitter, this group, project managment and an introduction
Hi. I am a Drupal webmaster/project manager/user experience specialist, and am VERY interested in integrating Wave into my client projects right out of the gate. I am also waiting on sandbox access, so haven;t had a chance to play yet. I've expressed interest at the Wave module page in helping however I can - testing, UX review, documentation, whatever I can. I think one of the immediate decisions that needs to be clarified for people like me is: when is it appropriate to recommend that we implement a Wave server vs just using a third-party provider? Is it number of sites the client is managing? is it infrastructure-dependent? Is it branding considerations? I'm sure the answers are yes, yes and yes to some degree, but I think it will be instructive to begin work on some best-practice guidelines to help us Drupal folks know the landscape a little better. I am VERY excited about Wave, and can't wait until we have a module to begin messing with. FUN!!
Another thing - I've started a DrupalWave Twitter account for us to use. I know it's not convenient for long posts but maybe just some of the more announcement-type stuff and smaller issues could be addressed there. I expect that I'm hardly the best candidate for inside information and the latest scoops -- I just want to make sure that we have a voice out there in Twitterland and to contribute any way I can. Having issued that last caveat,
Web developer - Php/Apache/Mysql (m/f) | Ocasião, Lda.
We're currently seeking a mid-level Web developer (2-3 years experience please).
Must be skilled with PHP and proficient with Drupal.
Responsibilities:
As a Web developer, we are expected to do development, testing and implementation of websites features.
Focus on maintaining usability and website maintenance.
Effectively work collaboratively or solo.
Ability to offer input on information flow.
Qualifications:
Our Web developer must have a minimum of 2 years of work in web development.
GoogleWave meetup happening in Palo Alto
Check here for details: http://www.meetup.com/bagwmg/
Any DrupalPeople interested?
webservice module developer | Zum
Looking for a drupal guru who are well versed in module development in handling REST, XMLRPC calls to external api's. If you are familiar with facebook api, myspace api, or twitter api, it is a plus.
Work start in early July. Drupal version 6,
CMS Integration & Google Wave
I am primarily a Drupal developer, looking into integration of Drupal and other open source CMS platforms with Google Wave. Basically I am interested in the Wave as a content type similar to a blog, users would have the option to create wave posts on the Drupal site, other users comment, add media, robots, widgets, etc. to the wave.
First opensource wave server
http://www.onthetopofthewave.com/2009/06/pygowave-wave-server/
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PyGoWave is the first Waver server. This is the first open wave server that can be used for everybody. PyGoWave server is in a very early stage (alpha-02 version) and only has a few implementations. We recommend to follow this server and their news on Google Groups, their Blog and onthetopofthewave. We will follow that server and we will post any news. They have a roadmap to know what improvements will be added in the next versions, you can take a look here.
First thoughts on Drupal/Google wave relationship?
I suppose it is quite clear, after watching the developer preview that, as far as one can imagine, Google wave (or better: the algorithms, architecture and formats behind it) will be of huge importance for the future of Internet. Google wave itself will of course be discussed a lot elsewhere (Maybe someone can start another thread for that if needed), but turning to the implications for Drupal:
Reference links
Drupal project:
-- http://drupal.org/project/wave
About Google Wave:
-- http://wave.google.com/help/wave/about.html
-- developer preview at google i/o 2009: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_UyVmITiYQ
gWave API:
-- Labs: http://code.google.com/apis/wave/
-- issue queue: http://code.google.com/p/google-wave-resources/issues/list
-- discussion group: http://groups.google.com/group/google-wave-api/topics
gWave protocol:
-- source code: http://code.google.com/p/wave-protocol/
-- discussion group: http://groups.google.com/group/wave-protocol/topics
