Module Review Program

The module review program is an excellent idea. I've downloaded modules where I knew right away I couldn't even begin to attempt to modify because they didn't follow any standards and quality was subpar.

For your modules Scott it wouldn't make a difference as I know the quality of your work so I feel safe in downloading anything your code. But for a new potential user it could only be beneficial for you. However, would being part of the review program intefere with your patching/release process. There's been times when I've seen you release updated versions the same day to fix a bug that's shown up. If you're part of the Review Program would that patch version have to be sent in to be checked before you could release it?

Not to me, but maybe users new to DotNetNuke.

You being a core member gives a level of trust and confidence in your products, so, maybe you can use that to your advantage and make it known to visitors of your site.

I'd prefer that you rate the others, rather than the others rating you modules !

(yes, I think it will be important to be certified in the DNN ecosystem)... - is that expensive ?

Yes, I believe the concept is a good one. It makes the community more accountable to each other and Scott, as a core member, you should work within that framework to build a high degree of trust around DNN. This is a bigger issue then if your mods are good or not.

I have come pretty recently to the DNN world and have to say a few things are apparent. Firstly it is pretty clear that some developers (like Ventrian Systems) are very professional in their approach. This is generally very apparent on their web site and in the comments from users. Other developers generally look like they opperate out of the boot of their cars. Their modules and support (or the lack of) reflect this. Thirdly dontnetnuke.com usability and navigation makes my head ache. It seems targeted to developer's, not the great unwashed public like myself. I go there only when I cannot find anything else via snowcovered or google. What does this mean however? Generally a bit of home work gives you a good idea about the quality of any work and while having DNN endorsement is nice it would be fairly neutrall to me as my view about the general ddd.com site is pretty average ie. if they endorse it, so what? Mind you some sort of quaility check is better than nothing, particularly considering the possible security issues that could be embedded in modules. Basically for dnn to reach the next level all the players have to get a bit more mass market focused and that includes the standards body.

I think it would be a good idea, because it would bring in more users for your modules.

I've also heard rumours of an automatic module updating system being considered, and I think that reviewed modules may make it into this system before other third-party modules (and after core modules). This way, users of your modules will be able to update to the latest version with a simple click.