[wp-testers] Media management 2.5

[Andy Skelton]

On Fri, Feb 22, 2008 at 2:22 PM, Jennifer Hodgdon <yahgrp at poplarware.com> wrote:
>  By the way, do you want us "unofficial" WP developers to work on
>  fixing either one of these, or is someone tasked with getting the
>  uploads and media library sections of the admin screens working before
>  the release?

I am responsible for most of the recent changes in the uploader and in
the media library. Those tickets are all taken care of but I like
seeing patches by others just as well, so if you want to start working
or documenting just start. I'll answer any questions about how it
works.

The support for more file types is a multi-faceted and open-ended
project. Image support is in very good shape and it uses a lot of the
new modular file type handling. If you can repeat its pattern, you can
similarly customize the experience for other file types. Bonus points
for stuff like parsing AC3 for titles, excerpts, etc.

Testing of exceptions would be most valuable at this stage. Simulate
errors by hacking the AJAX responses or whatever and just make sure
errors appear and are relevant and helpful.

Andy