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    A New Chapter for MagicMirror: The Community Takes the Lead
    Read the statement by Michael Teeuw here.

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      antonia
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      Greetings everyone!
      I’m a student and I want to develop the software for a smart mirror on my own for a project. I have looked through different open source projects, but I like the architecture of this one the most - it’s amazing, really! :slight_smile:
      I’ve read so many tutorials about the different libraries that are used and I tried to write the code, but I always mess it up. I don’t understand how to start the whole project - what should I do first? Then, how do I continue? What is the best approach?
      Thank you in advance! :smiley_cat:

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        strawberry 3.141 Project Sponsor Module Developer @antonia
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        @antonia It depends on what you want to achieve. So first of all knowledge about javascript is a huge benefit, as the core and modules are developed with this language.

        If you want to develop some modules you should check out the development guide here https://github.com/fewieden/MagicMirror/tree/master/modules

        Please create a github issue if you need help, so I can keep track

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          hartattack
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          I would get the basic MM software up and running, then configure it to what you want to see, then maybe create your own module.

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            antonia @strawberry 3.141
            last edited by

            @strawberry-3.141 I was thinking more of creating everything from scratch - like express server and all… I’ve taken javascript courses, I’m not pro but I know how it works and I understand how to develop the modules.
            However, creating the whole system from 0 seems difficult :/

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              strawberry 3.141 Project Sponsor Module Developer @antonia
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              @antonia If you want it to work similar to MagicMirror then you will build a web page.

              There you will render the modules.

              To update the modules you can ask the server for updates (ajax, long-polling) or you use websockets to get updates on the fly.

              On the server you need to get the data for the modules which can be rendered on the webpage.

              Please create a github issue if you need help, so I can keep track

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                antonia @strawberry 3.141
                last edited by

                @strawberry-3.141 thanks! I will follow the steps you suggested. I will try to do it with a simple hello world module and then build up.

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                  strawberry 3.141 Project Sponsor Module Developer @antonia
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                  @antonia would be interesting to see your progress, will you publish it to github?

                  Please create a github issue if you need help, so I can keep track

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                    antonia @strawberry 3.141
                    last edited by

                    @strawberry-3.141 I guess, depends on my progress :D I will keep you posted! :slight_smile:

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                      strawberry 3.141 Project Sponsor Module Developer @antonia
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                      @antonia thats what git is for a version control system for all changes

                      Please create a github issue if you need help, so I can keep track

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