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HomeHomeOur CommunityOur CommunityGeneral Discuss...General Discuss...Will DNN ever have a certification scheme for 3rd party modules?Will DNN ever have a certification scheme for 3rd party modules?
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11/28/2013 8:54 PM
 
Rod Weir


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I think that DNN could really benefit from such a scheme, and it would raise the quality of the entire platform.  Is there such a system in place?

Certification of 3rd party modules means better stability, installation, uninstallation and overall quality.  Similar to Apple, Microsoft and many other software eco-systems.

Certification points I would include would be:

  • Product documentation
  • Installation and (full) un-installation.  So many modules leave files, database objects etc when uninstalled.
  • Performance testing (SQL indexes?, Scheduler timers etc)
  • Best-practice architecture (DNN + web MVC/forms/ etc...)
  • SEO best practice, including URL management
  • Upgradability
  • Proper release notes and EULA
  • Database referential integrity and other constraints.  So many modules have very poor SQL design and architecture.
  • Vendor reliability, authenticity, support, sales etc.  Proper contact details on their website

I'm sure there are other points. 

Is there such a scheme out there for DNN?  I've spent far too long cleaning up, repairing and hassling vendors of DNN modules and skins for things that should just work...

Any thoughts?
 
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11/29/2013 2:00 AM
 
Sebastian Leupold


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there is Extension Verification Service at http://evs.dotnetnuke.com/ , watch introduction at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlwzGl... and get details at http://www.dnnsoftware.com/community-...
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11/29/2013 6:23 AM
 
cathal connolly


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FYI the follow up blog is also worth a read - http://www.dnnsoftware.com/community-blog/cid/154576/Extension-Verification-Service-EVS-Update
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12/1/2013 7:25 PM
 
Rod Weir


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Thanks for the update. Good to see there is a system in place.

It would be good if the DNN store had a separate category for vendors that have been certified. From a quick look at the dnn store, it seems that there is absolutely no mention of this on the entire site, so you don't know if you're buying a module that has been through this process or not.

Currently, a lot of the "Top vendors" do not adhere to the best-practice of the scheme.

I would have thought that such a scheme would be a prominent part of the commercial side of DNN.
 
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12/2/2013 9:34 AM
 
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I'm not aware of the plans of the store (different team) but I know that EVS verification of all new releases was talked about (we've already started to surface if something is azure compatible)
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