Client Server Workflow

Example: Example: Adding thread marks (aka grades). (TODO: Put references to corresponding git check-ins)

We want to add marks at the thread level in order to let users mark that thread (ex: Reply requested, Star).

• We start by creating our model in base/models.py (ThreadMark and if we want to keep History, ThreadMarkHistory), and do a db sync.
• Input: I find it more natural to start from the client, but feel free to do it differently.
  • Design the control (simplistic toggle button in threadview)
  • ...which calls the "mark_thread" component, defined in pers2.js ,
  • ...which calls the rpc function markThread. Don't worry about payload details at this point.
  • ...add the markThread method in rpc/views.py (don't forget to add it to __EXPORTS). Since we already have a markNote function, it provides a good template, i.e.
    • get user id
    • check if user allowed to do the proposed action, and return a "NOT ALLOWED" if not.
    • call the corresponding annotation method, where we now get a clear idea of what needs to be in the payload
    • return objects so that the client can update its model and views.
• update calls with the right payload information.
• Test w/ Firebug if errors, (Net panel, open in new tab)
• Output