Ideas 2011

Updated 12 Jahren ago

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Implement a plugin manager in MuseScore

See plugin manager

  • Define a plugin package and write documentation for plugin developers
  • Create interface in MuseScore to list, install, uninstall plugins
  • Need to deal with security
  • Bonus: Update and compatibity management

Difficulty: Moderate to Hard
Skills: C++ / Qt
Possible mentor: lasconic

Offer self installable language packs on musescore.org

MuseScore software is translated in more than 20 languages thanks to the drupal based site at http://translate.musescore.org The languague files are provided as qm file on this website, but fur a lot of users it would be more convenient to download an auto installable language file.
Difficulty: Moderate
Skills: Depending on your proposition C++ / CMake / NSIS
Possible mentor: lasconic

Setup automated testing

MuseScore being an interactive software, it needs UI testing to improve his stability. MuseScore community has setup a wiki page to gather information about this topic. Your role will be to choose the right tool, write testing scenarii etc...
Difficulty: Moderate to hard
Skills: Depending on your proposal
Possible mentor: david

Improve MIDI file import

Improvements in this area could include:

  • Triplet handling
  • Voice and staff separation

Difficulty: Hard
Skills: AI, C++, Music
Possible mentor: werner
Additional information: Current state of MIDI import by Kevin Hylee.

Enhance the Audio Widget Library for better user experience

The Audio Widget Library contains the controls for Volume, Mixer etc... Users will benefit a more usable and good looking set of controls.
Difficulty: Easy
Skills: C++, Qt, ergonomy
Possible mentor: lasconic