[K2Fave] Joomla! K2 Favorite item manager

NOTE! This modification has been updated to release version 1.0, if you still have the old version (without proper translations), please update. More information is available in this post

Greetings Joomlaers!

As there was a need for a "favorites" option in the Joomla! plugin k2, I have released these modifications. Note that this is not an installable extension. Instead, these are files added to the server, and slight modifications to already existing k2 pages.

I am releasing these modifications for for free, and although it's not required, if you do make money from the project, I would appreciate a donation so I can keep my programming work alive and keep these modifications and extensions coming for free.

These files are released as-is with no guarantee to be free from flaws or completely secure. If you are worried about the code containing security holes, look over the code yourself and make the necessary changes. If you find any vulnerabilities let me know and I will be sure to fix them in the next release.


This is the first release of the project, so any suggestions or tips are VERY welcome.

If you would rather not do all the work of adding the plugin yourself, for $30 USD I will upload and make all changes directly to the server, so you don't have to worry about anything, including any wanted customization such as speical text, CSS formatting, etc. If you have any other "wants" for the project, I can implement those as well.

For further details, leave a comment in the section below, or on my in progress website, or send me an email via the address provided in the README.txt file.

Instuctions for use/installation

Download the ZIP file and extract it temporary location
http://iqandreas.isbetterthanyou.org/files/joomla/k2fave/k2fave.zip

Save the "items.php" file as:
components/com_k2/templates/default/item.php
Note that if you are using an updated version of K2 with a different "item.php" page, copy lines 27-33 into the new "item.php" page, and place them right before the line containing "<!-- K2 Plugins: K2BeforeDisplay -->"

Save the entire folder "k2fave" inside of the folder
components/com_k2/

Finally, create a new table named "jos_k2_favorites", using whatever prefix your Joomla installation currently uses. Your table should be formatted like this:

user_id	int(11)	PRIMARY_KEY
item_id	int(11)	PRIMARY_KEY

The easiest way it to open up PHPMyAdmin and add this table manually, however, it is possible to do so via SQL statements instead.


If you have any questions or would like me to do any other Joomla modifications, send me a message.


Cheers,
Andreas
http://iqandreas.blogspot.com/
http://iqandreas.isbetterthanyou.org/

What is the point of this Blog?

I recently had to write a summary of the blog, and thought it might be a good opportunity to repost this information here and make it clear to all my thoughts and purposes of this Blog.

This blog is a collection of information focused mainly on ActionScript and Flash, with emphasis on game development, plus a little bit extra thrown in. It is aimed to be readable by beginners and not only experienced developers.

Articles are typically in one of the following categories:

• ActionScript code samples or tutorials
   The Language Reference at the tip of your fingers!
   Optimize AS3 for speed - Bitmap filters reply
   TIP: Tweening Functions

• Fixes for common problems
   Most common Flash Questions (AS3 FAQ)
   Fixing Vector Support in FlashDevelop
   Error: Error #2071: The Stage class does not implement this property or method.
   Error: Error #2069: The Loader class does not implement this method.

• Provide new classes which do things where there is currently a lack - until I find out that something similar already existed...
   DebugText - Onscreen "trace" replacement
   Simple AS3 VolumeKnob Component

• Beginner friendly updates on current events in the Flash world
   "Go screw yourself Apple" — Lee Brimelow
   Steve Jobs responds regarding Flash
   Wii Internet Channel with FlashLite 3.1 confirmed!

• Beginner's introductions and clarifications to getting started with various branches of ActionScript development
   Getting started with Flash Player 10.1
   Getting started with Flex/Flash Builder on Linux

• "Vivid" and "colorful" explanations not only on WHAT flash can do and HOW to do it, but also WHY flash acts the way it does
   Understanding the AS3 "1203 No default constructor found in base class %s. " Error

• Comparisons between products, and reviews of common or up and coming Flash libraries and software
   What's AS3 got that FlashLite doesn't?

• And finally, those lists without a real category
   The 7 Wonders of the Flash World [The Best and Most Beautiful uses of Flash]
   ActionScript Blogs to Follow [part 1]

The posts also strive to be unique. "If you can find it from 100 different sources on Google, there is no use in reposting what is already out there." Though, I may link to good articles, but I try to avoid writing repetitious information, clogging up the already very filled internet.


If there is any part of ActionScript you want more information on, or have an idea for a good blog post, leave a comment in the section below. A blog isn't much use if the information is irrelevant to it's readers.

Cheers,
Andreas J. Renberg
http://iqandreas.blogspot.com/


And now on to SWF Protection! :)

ActionScript Blogs to Follow [Open Post]

A Google search for "ActionScript blog" returns over 5,790,000 results. In a widespread internet world like this, it can be difficult (especially for beginners) sifting through which information is reliable and helpful, and which simply isn't (hopefully this blog is not in the latter category)

Here is my personal list of blogs I find quite worthwhile to bookmark and check up on from time to time.

An Intrepid Introduction

[Looks around]

"Seems empty in here."

This blog I will use until I have a server up and running. It will be used to post any progress regarding current projects, as well as some help and tips for others.

If anyone has any questions, contact me in the form below.

Enjoy.