Drupal 6.x

I am looking for a drupal developer to work on Project Lulu. It's a social network site that involves geo tagging and new ways to network. I have had many experiences with hiring developers and have come to the conclusion that the best way - for both sides - is to start slow. I break-down the project in several phases, phases 1 being very basic. So if you agree with this approach and you are an expert with drupal, php, google map's api, the gmap module, the categories module and how it can apply to profiles, please do read on. Lastly, it would help tremendously if you would share with me any implementation examples similar to the specs below.

So here's the high-level functionality I need developed/implemented for Phase 1:

1. Registration
- add category fields (category table should be same as for content types)
- users should be able to create categories on the fly

2. Search, GMAP and location modules
- display users based on zip code and category keywords on a google map
- display list view

3. Profile
- display mini profiles as bubbles on google map to include user thumbnail, username, categories, and a link to the full profile

4. Facebook integration
- Utilize facebook's getuser.info api
- parse users as site's own base on specified data markers.

I have an authentication module that I am developing in 5.x and now I'm trying to test it under 6.x. It looks like the previous logic to call the hook_auth() hook isn't working the same. Can someone provide me with some insights on the changes in 6.x? Is there any documentation available?

Thanks,
-Theo Pozzy

Looking for pros of cons for using a node as a term intro/description and maybe inserting it into a term using views/php. Currently I'm using Taxonomy introduction which works good but only the admin can make changes to the intro. I need to allow other people to make updates to the category intro.

I was thinking of either setting up a content type called intros and storing it in a vocab/cat called intros. Then I'd pull in the required node into the appropriate term.

Thanks

i was wondering if there were any modules available that would parse xml. i am trying to develop a newspaper site with a staff that doesnt know much about things like this.
i need something that we could upload content and the site would automatically parse the content publish it and archive it when needed.

sorry this is so short, in a bad hurry

thanks people

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for an experienced LAMP Developer with Drupal experience to provide development, installation, and configuration support for community driven websites using Drupal. Duties will include: extending the existing website through custom module development; extending the existing user modules, with a focus on our mission, to provide enhanced user experience to visitors; intranet development for reporting, marketing, and management; development of website widgets for use on 3rd party websites using 3rd party APIs; assist in optimization of existing content management to meet the needs of our staff and userbase.

This position is an integral, 'hands-on' position that will be involved throughout the product planning, development, and deployment lifecycles.

REQUIREMENTS

Candidate must have a bachelor's degree or 3+ years of equivalent experience developing community driven websites using LAMP technologies. In addition, the candidate should be a motivated, self-starter with the ability to multi-task, prioritize tasks, recognize the business impact of change, and provide input into design and architecture to enhance performance and functionality. Additionally, the candidate will have the ability to work independently and within a team environment.

SKILLS

Developers needed to build a Content Management System / Navigation System and Payment system for a new website dedicated to children learning Mandarin Chinese. Innovative and robust programming as well as creative work needed. Write to jill@bamboolearning.co.uk to persuade us why we should listen to you. See www.bamboolearning.com and www.mandarama.com for background information.