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Hello Friends,

Since long time a go I’ve been thinking in the future of OC and we need to move forward to grow more ;)

I think right now OC is a great product and is helping a lot of people, more than 100K downloads and thousands of sites running this software are the best indicators.

The biggest problem as development team we’ve been facing is the scalability of the code. This started as an small script with really limited functionality, that I used to learn PHP. Not best practices implemented and lot of technological debt that needs to be paid.

So as a resume, I can say that what we want to achieve with OC 2.0 is:

  • Get same features as latest release
  • Improve quality of code
  • Have coding standards
  • Do good code documentation
  • Allow the project to evolve without big problems
  • Create a configuration manager (the one we have right now is poor)
  • Automatic upgrades
  • Plugin system

For current users we will prepare as always an upgrade tool to make it super easy for you. The data model is not going to change much on this first release at least.

Project planning is going to be done using pivotal tracker. Is an easy way to handle stories and control which work is done. Link to the project. As you can see pretty empty so far, I’ll be creating stories as we need them.

So here is the branch for the new OC reloaded. If you want to get access to the repo as commiter please let me know.

The core (framework) for the application is going to be using Kohana 3.2.

I chose kohana over other frameworks for few reasons:

  • Download size 3MB with everything included
  • Great community
  • Good documentation
  • Readable core code
  • Modules enabled
  • Fast to learn (I already use it for other projects)
  • Pure MVC

About Kohana:

As resume what we need:

  • PHP developers used to work on MVC
  • Designers to do new amazing templates for OC
  • Beta testers

Any other help is more than welcome!

Please don’t be shy and give us your feedback ;)

ps: there’s no delivery date and I don’t want to fix one, since my timing right now it is really limited.

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51 Comments » for Help Wanted: Open Classifieds 2.0.
  1. Hassan Ali says:

    I want to give you suggestion that Also involve forum and blog in the script like the OC theme ……….

  2. sabkuchyahan says:

    wld be great if following features can be added:
    1. functionality of sponsored ads . Sponsored ads can be displayed at the top with some colour coding
    2. Other related ads. If a user click on an ad, then software can suggest him other related ads he might be interested in
    3. sms notifications on mobile handsets of users, if possible :)
    4.Forum, blog
    thnx
    sabkuchyahan

  3. adrian says:

    why not codeigniter?

  4. jose ramon says:

    Teniendo en cuenta que has pedido ayuda, yo por mi parte voy a intentar aportar lo poco que puedo:

    1º podrías añadir IF MODIFIED SINCE (es facil, pero si tines dudas me mandas un mail y te explico como hacerlo)
    2º estaría bien, si no lo has hecho ya, que incluyas Google +1 (aunque esto no se visualiza en todos los navegadores)
    3º Introducir nuevas fotos no debería eliminar las anteriores, se debería elegir eliminar las imágenes anteriores de forma manual (una por una pinchando en algún simbolito). Esto es algo que piden todos los usuarios.

    OTRAS SUGERENCIAS:

    1º el carrusel podría utilizarse para anuncios de pago, o en su defecto que sólo publique los anuncios con foto. O que la elección sea opcional para el administrador, (ya que mucha gente no pone fotos y queda horrible un carrusel sin fotos).
    2º Tema neoMobile: agregar un espacio entre, busqueda avanzada y publicar un nuevo anuncio:

    En el archivo:
    /themes/neoMobile/footer.php
    Cambiar la siguiente linea

    por esta otra

  5. Priyamol says:

    Hi..
    I am new with this site.
    Is it possible to put my own adsense in the open classified free version?
    of possible , HOW??
    help pls..
    thanks in advance

  6. Valy says:

    hi, first i have a suggestion for 2.0 release, add more options of sub-cateory’s, and also change selection options for each one

    i mean
    cars—>bmw—–>320 and the options sell-buy

    and
    house the options sell-buy-rent

    and if you need help contact me

  7. Rahman says:

    please, if you can consider below features while releasing OC2. and im sure, the OC will be perfect script in the www.

    1)admin to approve images prior to posting
    (this will helps to stops for adult or bad pictures are submitting with ad)
    2)premium advert. paid advert can listed to top in category.
    3)fields management to be create, enabled or disabled, depending on the site needs (title, website, name, country, etc)
    4)fields management to category type. this will helps the script as works as other purpose like, advert, directory, matrimony etc
    5)subscription to receive alert. registered user can subscribe to receive alert upon new advert to categories. user can subscribe per category.
    6)manage user in admin. change password, see,edit,delete adverts for users.
    7)facebook connect login
    8)multiple E-Commerce Integration (paypal, 2checkout, googlecheckout, authorized.net)
    9)powerful SEO per category. to add description separate and keyword separate
    10)advanced mobile theme
    11)admin to create/manage subscription as free or paid.
    12)admin to manage credit. coupon to get credit for paid advert
    13)multiple currency setup
    14)enable or disable to edit advert by user
    15)enable or disable to contact advert owner
    16)enable or disable share via email to friend
    17)upon registration, system send auto generated password to email address to verify the email address.

    it may free or paid features but these will makes the OC to top

    thanks.

  8. Dishan says:

    It’s better if you can have option to a admin define allow files type.

    system able to undestand file type and display image if file type is image.play if audio or video download if file is other

  9. Dishan says:

    It’s better if you can have option to a admin define allow files type.

    system able to understand file type and display image if file type is image.play if audio or video download if file is other

  10. palmainfo says:

    I sign for BETA TESTER

  11. Garth says:

    Hi guys coding skills not great at all, but know 1.7, gladly assist with beta test

  12. Garth says:

    Rahmans suggestion are tops. If these could be integrated as well, no on could touch OC!

  13. anil jindal says:

    It would be great if we divide user categories in two major types
    Buyer and Seller
    OR
    at one time user can play one role only BUYER OR SELLER
    We can use existing Filter (Offer/Need) to implement the same.

    It will make the account more logical.
    For example when user login as Buyer so it will get to see only latest Offered items and list of items available for Sale and vice versa.

  14. anil jindal says:

    it would be great if have openID support.
    Also apart from images uploading, document should also be feasible.
    In account management it should be possible for user to manage long list of applicants.

  15. I wish all well with OC 2.0 and look forward to the announcement. Once OC 2.0 operational and tested list me for a donation.

    Regards.

  16. Modestas says:

    I WANT TO BE BETA TESTER.

  17. anil says:

    May I know when OC-2.0 will be released…?

  18. Chema says:

    Hello,

    Thanks to all, we are working in this new version, but still lot of work to do.

    So we don’t have a release date, I just hope to have it ASAP ;)

    Regards!

  19. David says:

    Hi!

    I’d love it if you guys included the ability to have subdomains as locations on it (i.e. orlando.domain.com). It would sell me on the script completely!!!!! I love your hard work!

  20. Chema says:

    by default won’t be possible since almost any hosting by default allows this.

    But we can have it almost ready for it, or just some little tweaking and working :D

  21. Malaysiaads says:

    Dear Chema, currently im using OC 1.7.5 version and i know there have an updated version 1.7.5.1. may i know what will happen to my data such as user’s ads and accounts if i want to upgrade to this updated version? they will lost or not? can you tell me step to upgrade to this version? thanks

  22. Chema says:

    Hello,

    2.0. it’s note released yet, once it’s released would be a migration tool so nobody loses the data at all.

    to update to 1.7.5.1 please check http://open-classifieds.com/2012/04/02/new-release-open-classifieds-1-7-5-1/

  23. izrada sajta says:

    When is a final software version 2.0 and will upgrade version 1.7.5 to be automatically or manually? We are satisfied with your software and we expect more from him. thank you

  24. Chema says:

    everything automatic ;)

  25. Hostel Smile says:

    Is there a chance that the existing html site implements open somehow classified? Or to use the template and integrate only the ads? Thanks!

  26. Chema says:

    mmmmmmmmmm the current theme your are using wont’ be compatible I’m sorry.

  27. cristian says:

    that can accept or refuse,
    and once on the OK, the ad may appear on page

  28. Even with current issues, open classifieds is excellent. By changing the css file we have achieved satisfactory results. Thank you for your response.

  29. bill says:

    Hi, Chema.
    I expect that the 2.0 version can add the company user, every user own a website.
    adding the membership.we can set it in admin cpanel. every member group has different function or permission. i want use OC to build a b2b or b2c website.

  30. Chema says:

    I don’t think it’s going to be like that….needs to be lot more standard and you are the only one asking for such change.

  31. bill says:

    Hi, Chema
    what is going with the new version? may I know your schedule? thanks.
    all the people are waiting for this 2.0 version. MVC framework, it is really good.

  32. Chema says:

    Hello,

    I am working on it, currently I am the only developer.

    So it’s going to take a while…

    Any help?

  33. bill says:

    I think you should visit more developer to join in your team.

  34. Chema says:

    I did, but people doesn’t have time….or not enough…

  35. george says:

    You can put a scriptwho can update the posts number of the category, example Auto(342) Movie(143)

  36. Is version 2.0 free of charge and what are the changes made in terms of SEO for OC? thank you

  37. Chema says:

    2.0. free of course…and GPL license.

    SEO, we don’t know yet an specialist will look into it, don’t worry, still a really long way till it’s done.

  38. george says:

    in location category you can put the option to choose Region and city from the region. my country have 50 regions and each region 10-15 cities

  39. anil jindal says:

    Would it be possible in OC-2.0 to upload the docs also along with images… (while raising an advertisement and responding to it as well)?

    Also in response mails sent to publisher, instead of link; could attachment be enclosed?

  40. Jorge Torres says:

    Hello Chema,

    I recently downloaded your script and I think it is great. I see that you are the only developer, and would like to have some help. I could offer you some help with some tasks that you need. Get in contact with me to discuss what you need, and we take it from there.

  41. Kiropraktika says:

    Is it, possible upgrade from 1.7 per version 1.7.6 now, or have removed all previous updates and then this latest? Thank you for your response.

  42. Chema says:

    you need to replace all the files and execute the update files in the install folder, using your browser ;)

  43. When the only copy a version 1.7.6 in the install folder (website) OC, and I try to update the database, there is a mistake that we can not find the installation folder. Is the upgrade from 1.7.5 to 1.7.6 should remove the entire installation or just the upgrade package? thank you

  44. vee says:

    when is the version 2.0 out? i will like to take part in the testing stage.

  45. Hello, 2.0, is on hold right now, soon 1.8 with plenty of new things will be released! stayed tunned! :D

  46. Harry says:

    Thanks for your good script
    I’m very happy to use the script but I miss
    The sub category as MAIN CATEGORY-SUB CATEGORY-UNDER CATEGORY
    Private and trade ads
    Edit the select list as now shows the main category twice
    More options fore property as RENT, FORESALE, BUY, SHARE

    Thanks so much

  47. bufferads says:

    Hi Chema,

    Im not sure is this the right question to ask, is OC and OS both mainted by you or just any one of it is sponsoring other.

    I would like to know is there anyways that we can shift from Open Classifieds to OS classifieds. I have around 100 cities and more than 2000 ads running currently. However I noticed that OS has its standard cities and countries also I want to use all the categories which are existing.

    Thank you!
    Krishna Kumar

  48. Chema says:

    Not any relation between both services. and yes not the right place. regards

  49. bufferads says:

    Wld be great if following features can be added:

    1. For user who post ads without registration, system should auto generate password for that particular email id and has to be emailed to the user.
    2. The email id and contact number should pop up automatically for the user who post multiple ads (Without login).
    3. There should be options to move ads to top of the page.
    4. Auto generated email for the ads which are getting expired and move to top of the page ads.
    5. User should be able to read the messages received for the ads and send reply to the message from the my account page.

    Hope the above features would help user to spend more time on website.

    Thnx
    Krishna Kumar G

  50. Chema says:

    Thanks, we have closed the request for new features but some that you comment are in the way.

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