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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!

We have a mailing list, blanche yourself to doodle-killers.

## 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!

### 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

### Name

Possible names:

* Scribble
* Brightside
* Nimbus

## Phase 2

Doodle killer. Extra features. Pump it up.

* Should integrate with ICS calendars
* TechTime/Exchange integration for faculty

Integration, one of the most unrewarding but most excellent for marketshare tasks.

* Facebook
* Mobile phone friendly version