Hello,
I am trying to build a new platform for our massive internet database/
application which is currently in coldfusion, sql and java. I am not a
programmer, but I love ruby on rails and the 37 signals programming
mentality.
Can I contact someone by phone to discuss the feasibility of using
ruby on rails to rebuild my system?
Here is a description of the project:
We currently run a website that:
· Monitors and tracks all the environmental legislation in Canada.
o The legislation is in French and English
o Legislation is uploaded as an xml file from another organization
o It is updated on a regular basis
o The legislation is grouped into jurisdictions (Federal, Provinces,
and Municipal Level)
o The legislation is grouped into industrial sectors
· Offers guidance text for a variety of Topics (about 14 - items such
as Wastewater, Halocarbons, Air Emissions...), Sub-Topics (about 2-6 per
Topic), and Concerns (2-10 per sub-topic)
· We currently have the ability to upload and store PDF documents that
our clients can access.
o Upload is done from the back-end
· There is a newsletter where we issue a brief statement when changes
are made to the environmental legislation
· There is an Activities section where we can create a customized
profile for a client, linking their industrial activities to
explanatory text and pertinent legislation.
· When a piece of legislation is altered, all the documents in the
system, which have a link to that legislation, or make reference to
it, are set back to unpublished. A notification is sent by email to
someone to go check if the linked documents need to be updated.
More information and a flash demo can be found at www.nimonik.ca
Clients have:
· Access to specific industrial sectors (Legislation, Topics organized
by Industry (i.e. General, Mining, Printing...)
· Access to specific jurisdictions as per their contract agreement
with us.
· Constant updates on what new legislation affects them
For the New version:
· The new version must have all the capabilities of the old version
· An easy way to sign-up for:
o A corporate version where you select jurisdictions and have a price
according to number of jurisdictions
o A consultant version with 1-2 users and you choose the topics and
jurisdictions you want
o An educational version with time-limited access
o A free demo version time limited
· Full Screen XML template
· Tracking of user activity
· Branding for each client - allow them to select the colour scheme
and have their logo or company name in their template by uploading it
· Comment form on different topics, with the ability to designate who
sees the comments (everyone, same company, only themselves)
References:
The platforms that I have looked at and like is Ruby on Rails, but I
am open to other possibilities. I need an expert option on which
platform is better and why.
I really like www.37signals.com style of program design and mentality.
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