[Readme] How to request an event

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[Readme] How to request an event

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Events are hook locations/ledges. For more information about them and how to add them please take a look at the wiki events and listeners category.

Please note all explanations in this post should include:
  • At least 1 use-case
  • Preferably an extension/MOD that exists that might make use of it (optional)
  • What it could be used for
  • Why should it have those parameters and that location
How to request a template event:
Create a ticket with the title [Template] Identifier

Then it should include the following information:

Code: Select all

Identifier:
Prosilver Location (if applicable):
Subsilver Location (if applicable):
Explanation:
The identifier should be formatted as prosilver location file followed by a descriptor. For e.g.
overall_footer_copyright
If it is only in subsilver then the subsilver location should be used (as hooks don't have to be in both styles).

How to request an acp template event:
Create a ticket with the title [ACP Template] Identifier

Then it should include the following information:

Code: Select all

Identifier:
Location:
Explanation:
How to request a core event:
Create a ticket with the title [PHP] Identifier

Then it should include the following information:

Code: Select all

Identifer:
Location:
Parameters:
Explanation:
The identifier should be formatted as a general descriptor (preferably the function if its in one; possibly followed by a descriptor if there are more than one event in the function). All core events are prefixed by core. For e.g.
core.viewtopic_postrow for postrow in viewtopic.php

Review Process:
After being posted it will be reviewed to check it would work ok and then someone will either implement it for you or you can submit a patch for it.

The patch will then be reviewed by someone who cannot be the original suggester or implementer. It will then be merged by a developer.

Adding events:
You can add the events yourself (via submitting a PR) or by creating a ticket and then someone might come along and do it for you.
Once a PR is submitted it will be reviewed and merged by the development team / events reviewers.
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