[Phpmyadmin-devel] GSOC'14 Structure tools project clarifications

[Marc Delisle]

Smita a écrit :
> Hi,
> 
> I have started working on Central List of Columns. I had to clarify few
> things so writing here.
> 
> Central columns list will be stored per database, right ?
Yes.

> But while using all columns will be available to use from all databases to
> users ?
I believe that in general, it will be better to only show the central 
list for the current db. There might be some cases where it's useful to 
show a column list for more that one db or to give a choice of db, but 
the UI would be too complex IMO.

> 
> Where do we keep "manage central columns list" tab ? I'm thinking Settings
> menu tab will be a good place may be ?
I suggest to put this link on the db Structure page, next to "Data 
dictionary".

> This is what I have done till now:
> 
> 1. config.inc.php - > added line $cfg['Servers'][$i]['central_columns'] =
> 'pma__central_columns';
> how to commit config changes ? as its in git-ignore
No, your commit should go to config.sample.php and 
libraries/config.default.php.

> 
> 2. examples/create_table.sql -> added the Table structure for table
> `pma__central_columns`
Correct.

> 
> 3. In General settings block on landing page -> added "Manage central list
> of columns link" that goes to
> prefs_central_columns.php?token=XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXx
> [1.png] As this is a new feature, users wont be knowing anything like that
> exist so keeping a link at landing page that points to it should be good.
See my suggestion above. I thing that putting a link on the landing page 
is too prominent.
> 
> 4. In the settings menu tab added another submenu "manage Central Columns
> List" where user can choose columns to add to the list and delete from the
> list.[2.png, 3.png]
See my suggestion above.

> 
> For adding the columns, we'll give users a dropdown of all databases and
> for selected database, checkboxes with columns name/definition to add to
> central list.
> 
> let me know if any concerns?
> 
> Thanks and Regards
> - Smita


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Marc Delisle (phpMyAdmin)