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These are the Open Source projects I am working on/with to bring Web 2.0 to the PHP Toolchain. The status reflects my top priorities which may not be the same for other people involved. For an evolving list of planned features please see the individual projects. I was inspired to take on this challenge while writing this article for php|architect.

Project Version Stability Status      Updated: May 29th 2009
Own Projects
FirePHP: Firebug logging for PHP 0.3 Stable Development on 0.X releases frozen except for bug fixes
Zend_Wildfire: Wildfire PHP implementation ZF 1.6.2+ Stable
Planned
  • New plugin for FireWidgets
FireWidgets: JavaScript Widget Toolkit   Devel
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In Progress
  • Alpha Firefox Extension for testing/development purposes
Planned
  • Toolkit to build Firefox Extensions using FireWidgets
DeveloperCompanion: App Environment   Devel
Planned
  • Distribution and runtime system for FireWidget applications
FirePHP: Firebug logging for PHP   Devel
Planned
  • FirePHP 1.0 implemented as an app for DeveloperCompanion
PINF: Toolchain integration framework   Devel
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In Progress
  • Packaging for alpha testing
Planned
  • Full FireWidgets support
Wildfire: Component messaging standard   Devel
In Progress
  • Use within FireWidgets for widget to widget messaging
  • Use within FireWidgets for HTTPHeader messaging
Domplate: JavaScript template system   Devel
In Progress
  • Refactor into joose meta-object system
  • Use within FireWidgets
FireConsole: Logging on steroids   Devel
Planned
  • Monitor multiple pages/apps through one interface
Third Party Projects
Joose: Meta-Object System 2.0 Stable
Planned
Firebug: Firefox Page Debugger 1.4 Alpha
In Progress
  • Inject FireWidget log/value renderers into console
  • FireWidget to abstract Firebug Extension API
Eclipse E4: NextGen Eclipse Platform 0.9 Alpha
In Progress
  • Run FireWidget applications in views
Planned
  • Wildfire Communication API to link Eclipse and FireWidgets
Zend Framework: PHP Components 1.8.x Stable
Planned
  • Tie Zend_Tool into Bespin command line via FireWidgets

 

The Goal:

Bring Web 2.0 to the PHP Toolchain

How:

Via an open source platform that integrates individual projects into a cohesive whole.

Status:

In early development with proof of concept alphas coming in Q4 2009.

Get Involved:

Pick a project that interests you and join in on the fun!

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