Task proposal: Integration of Cloud computing

[Aaron J. Seigo]

On Thursday, February 9, 2012 20:30:57 Marie Hrdinová wrote:
> Hi,
> I'm starting to work on a Master's thesis in which I would like to
> integrate cloud storage into Plasma Active. My supervisor Jaroslav
> Řezník had already spoken with Sebastian. I've written a proposal
> similar to the others here and I hope I'll receive some ideas,
> suggestions or wishes.
> 
> User Story
> =======
> John has tablet at home and wants an option to have a space for files
> outside of the tablet and have easy access to them. He will therefore
> use the possibility to upload his files to the cloud storage. At the
> same time this serves as a data backup. In addition, he can save
> KConfig in this way.

just to clarify a bit, and ensure i understand the goals properly ... the user 
story is two-fold:

a) to have access to files stored off-device

b) to save and restore configuration data

the latter seems straightforward. the former is a little undefined: where does 
the upload happen from (laptop, tablet, ..?) and how will the files be seen on 
the tablet (will the user manually select a file for download onto the tablet, 
or will it be downloaded transparently when accessed if it hasn't yet been 
synced or some combination?)

> Proposed implementation
> ================
> Make an application that will be able to connect with a cloud storage.
> It will integrate KConfig, be able to access the cloud storage, allow
> browsing, downloading and uploading files. It will also support the
> KConfig backup/restore option.
> The application will feature a graphical user interface.

the idea is great and very much needed.

implementation proposal needs a bit more work though. it's essentially a re-
statement of the deliverable rather than a "how it will be implemented" :) 

perhaps (and understandably) you haven't gotten that far in planning?

in any case, i give this a +1 for a project start. do you have a timeline in 
mind for the project? (i assume you do as its part of your studies..)

-- 
Aaron J. Seigo
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