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#1 2010-07-03 22:05:56
- sanderswe
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- Registered: 2010-07-03
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A Wiki to Compare Software
I'm an undergraduate computer science student, and would like to create a database for comparing the software tools that exist for geneticists. During my own genetics research, I've noted the difficulty of finding the right tool for the job, and making sure it is a legitimate, up-to-date tool.
Beyond those features that every wiki provides (editable by many users), I have two main requirements:
1. Searchable based on feature (that is, someone can try to find all the tools with such and such feature)
2. Users can review each tool using a five-start system. Each tool will display its overall rating.
There exists a similar site that compares software for computer game developers. You can see an example page here: http://www.devmaster.net/engines/engine … php?id=42. I'd like to do something similar.
Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Whitney Sanders
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#2 2010-12-31 01:52:45
- Warren Wilkinson
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Re: A Wiki to Compare Software
It sounds like you have highly structured data. You might be better off looking for a database solution.
The wiki I've built (http://www.formlis.com/) can build forms & make reports, take a look, but I think it's overkill for this job.
Have you considered using Google Forms for this? Heres how I would do it:
* Create a google spreadsheet of PRODUCT NAME / RATING / REVIEW.
* Use Google Forms to make a form.
* Stick the form on several dozen product pages (done by any old wiki).
Then all you have to do is take the spreadsheet and do some excel magic to make a report of it. Then manually publish the results on your wiki periodically.
(note: My product is really meant more for inside companies, combining wiki's with databases & reporting. If you've only got this one form to run, and it's public so it has little security needs, you can save money using the google tools).
Best of luck, feel free to contact me
Warren Wilkinson
Disclosure: I am the founder and operator of hosted wiki/form creator FormLis.
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