Ospora Info for Developers

From:  http://ospora.co.uk/ospora/developers/ :



File a bug report
During and after the Public Beta phase, we will rely strongly on bug reports and feedback from our users. Our handy bug filing guide will help you to document any problem that you find with OSpora so that we can fix it as quickly as possible. Note that we use the same bug tracking system for website and forum bugs.

Bug filing guide
For Developers
Want to help out in the development process of OSpora? Want to start your own game using OSpora as a base? We have prepared a guide to using CVS to help you. Note that if you are starting your own game, you must read, understand and accept the OSpora License Agreement.

OSpora License Agreement
Development Roadmap
Development Changelog
How to get the code
Guide to CVS
Java
OSpora is programmed in Java. You can find development resources at the following pages...

Sun Developer Network
Sun Java Tutorial
Programming with Java
Gamelan Java Articles
What happened to REBOL?
In early September, 2004, we were approached on the forum by Trollberry, asking for permission to port our Java client (which was still in development) to REBOL.

Despite initial comments by our programmers, the go-ahead was given to see how things turned out. Within weeks, a REBOL client was produced that bettered our Java client (at the time) in many ways.

Due to heavy time constraints, our REBOL developers were unable to get very far after producing a basic private alpha release, Kar-aK was unfortunately not able to remain as part of the development team and Trollberry did not make an appearance for around a month.

For a few weeks, our remaining community discussed how to ensure the continued existence of the project and proposed to restart work in Java. After the first developer meeting in two months, this decision was sealed and development will recommence.

Any questions?
If you have any questions, you wish to participate but are not yet sure how, or need help getting started with OSpora programming, please visit our Developer's Forum.