[[!meta title="Doodle Killer"]] Hey guys, I heard there was this app called [Doodle](http://www.doodle.com/main.html). It's closed source. Let's make an open-source Doodle killer and call it Clockworks! We have a mailing list - if you're interested in helping design the app, or if you just want to hear more about what we're up to, just blanche yourself onto **clockworks**. ## Phase 1 Doodle clone. 100% duplication of Doodle functionality. Modifications to improve usability as necessary. What do people not like about Doodle? * Too much clicking * No obvious "I can, but would rather not" ### Architecture * Python and Turbogears * Git repository * Use 15 minute timeslices to simplify interface (?) ### Principles * Simplicity * Extendibility * Open Source ### Schema To be transferred from the whiteboard ### Page Inventory List of "screens" in Doodle * Home page * Help pages (screencasts, interactive JavaScript, etc.) * Schedule event (should be one-page-able) * General info (title, description, name, email) * Days (calendar, should be AJAX) * Times (timezone (JS fill-in), add more timeslots, copypaste first row) * Options (yes-no-ifneedbe, hidden poll, limit OKs) * Poll created (admin, participant links) * View poll (timezone, name, times, information, functions) * Edit entry (completely wiki!) * Delete entry * Add a comment * Calendar export (both ways) * File export (excel, pdf) * Subscribe (atom, and then social feed services) * Embed poll (iframe) * Admin poll (participation link) * Edit poll (all original options) * History * Delete all participants/comments * Delete poll ## Phase 2 Doodle killer. Extra features. Pump it up. * Integration * Basic: integration with ICS calendars, GoogleCalenar, Exchange, and TechTime (for faculty) * Advanced: integration with MIT's course schedules, Facebook * Would store persistent profiles of calendar data for users * Automatically prioritize and schedule events for you * Create mobile phone friendly version