2018-03-15, 16:54
Project Proposal - GSOC 2018
Add a picture library
Name: Chinmaya Bhat
e-mail: [email protected]
Github: https://github.com/chinmayabhat
Summary: I would like to work on "Add a picture library". Kodi already has libraries for movies and music. A picture database can be sorted or searched easily. The library will scan for new files in the directory and update the database.
How will I achieve this: I will use C++ and SQLite for the database part. I am familiar with C++ as I have used it in my undergrad. I have worked on MySQL but I think that SQLite will be a better suited as everything will be stored locally and the database won't be accessed by many users or other apps.
Benefits: Better functionality for the user; in the future, users can create albums, mark as favourites, etc. The database would be able to handle such additions.
Goals:
1. Creating a functional pictures database that scans for new files in the directory and adds them.
2. A basic picture viewer similar to the TV shows and music frontend.
Requirements: C++, SQLite (need to learn, similar to MySQL)
I am in my 4th year of undergrad from BMSIT, Bangalore, India. I have a MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015) and will be developing on it. I haven't used Kodi before. But I have compiled Kodi from github and am reading through the code and trying it out.Currently I am interning and will be able to work for 4 hours/weekday and at least 6 hours/weekend, totally around 35 hours/week. Although I haven't worked on open source before, I will be able to manage my time and complete the project successfully.
Cheers
Chinmaya
Add a picture library
Name: Chinmaya Bhat
e-mail: [email protected]
Github: https://github.com/chinmayabhat
Summary: I would like to work on "Add a picture library". Kodi already has libraries for movies and music. A picture database can be sorted or searched easily. The library will scan for new files in the directory and update the database.
How will I achieve this: I will use C++ and SQLite for the database part. I am familiar with C++ as I have used it in my undergrad. I have worked on MySQL but I think that SQLite will be a better suited as everything will be stored locally and the database won't be accessed by many users or other apps.
Benefits: Better functionality for the user; in the future, users can create albums, mark as favourites, etc. The database would be able to handle such additions.
Goals:
1. Creating a functional pictures database that scans for new files in the directory and adds them.
2. A basic picture viewer similar to the TV shows and music frontend.
Requirements: C++, SQLite (need to learn, similar to MySQL)
I am in my 4th year of undergrad from BMSIT, Bangalore, India. I have a MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015) and will be developing on it. I haven't used Kodi before. But I have compiled Kodi from github and am reading through the code and trying it out.Currently I am interning and will be able to work for 4 hours/weekday and at least 6 hours/weekend, totally around 35 hours/week. Although I haven't worked on open source before, I will be able to manage my time and complete the project successfully.
Cheers
Chinmaya
