P2Rx Web GroupP2Rx Web Group

Fall 2003 UpdateFall 2003 Update

Coding ManagementCoding ManagementItems covered todayItems covered today

• Topic hubs being shared• Modularized Topic Hub Code• CVS server (managing code)

– Topic hub code• Administrative pages code• Site functionality code

– Programs directory code– P2Rx central registry

• Bugzilla• Where to go for help• Other improvements

Results of Coding ManagementResults of Coding Management

• Reduces learning curve for new and existing staff (CVS and modularized code)

• Simplifies maintenance (CVS and modularized code)

• Easier management tools for tracking progress (Bugzilla)

Topic hubs being sharedTopic hubs being shared

• Seven centers are sharing some or all topic hubs on their sites (WRRC and P2Rx are linking to all hubs)

• Sharing provides familiar look and feel for topic hubs

• It works REALLY WELL with NO glitches… so far…

Modularized topic hub codeModularized topic hub code

• Seven centers have installed modularized code

• Mod. Code allows separation of html (formatting features) from functional aspects

• All mod code is posted on CVS

CVS server CVS server http://kirk.p2pays.org/p2rx/ http://kirk.p2pays.org/p2rx/

• Continuous versioning software server hosted at WRRC

• Tracks changes in code

• Allows centers to download current software and update what they have based on recent upgrades

• Allows programmers to “fix once, distribute to all”

Managing code on CVSManaging code on CVS

• Posted in separate folders on CVS for easier management and tracking:– Topic Hub functional code;– Topic Hub administrative pages code;– Programs directory code;– P2Rx Central registry

• Have provided password protection for admin forms

Bugzilla Bugzilla http://kirk.p2pays.org/p2rx/ http://kirk.p2pays.org/p2rx/

• Tracks bugs centers find and fix

• Hosted at WRRC

• Progress reviewed monthly on web call

Where to Go for HelpWhere to Go for Help

WTGFH code is written and explicitly relates programs to topic hubs as input by centers– Centers need to input data to make function

work– Admin forms to input this data are written– Display of WTGFH is customizable by each

Center

Other improvementsOther improvements

• Programs directory

• Usability

• Web trends reporting

• Searches

• Rapid Response

• Keywords

Program DirectoryProgram Directory

• Admin forms are on CVS server and are password protected

• P2Rx will update national directory whenever Centers send updates– Centers send whole database– P2Rx notifies web group when there’s an update – Currently national directory is only on P2Rx

• Collection policy ready for vote by admin

UsabilityUsability

• Workshop (training)

• Follow thru as time available

Web Trends ReportingWeb Trends Reporting

• Have compiled new list of filters

• Centers need to be aware of reporting categories

• Seven centers have software

• Plan to upgrade to at least 7.0

SearchSearch

• EPA search engine triage• P2Rx site info is being entered into EPA web

inventory meta directory for better search results on EPA

• Individual topic hub searches included with current version of topic hub code.– Title– Description– Link source– Link url– Resource type

Rapid ResponseRapid Response

• New page on P2Rx, automatically provides info to correct center

• Info provided in e-mail to appropriate center, may explore providing directly to center’s database if traffic warrants

KeywordsKeywords

• Committee of Tim, Andy, and Scott will make a plan

• Functional specification agreed on by web group• Anticipate central management of keywords• GLRPPR will provide librarian to approve

keywords• Planning structure to accommodate thesaurus in

future

Next StepsNext Steps

• Users Manual for Centers (PM office)

• Acknowledgement page

• Central Keywords procedure

• Explore using a style sheet for P2Rx