Hi Biswadeep, On 2024-03-24 14:24, Biswadeep Purkayastha wrote:
Hello, I am Biswadeep Purkayastha, a contributor to OpenPrinting. I am reaching out to the community with a request for assistance in integrating CPDB (Common Print Dialog Backends) support into the current LibreOffice print dialog. CPDB has evolved a lot since the last time an attempt was made at providing CPDB support around 6 years ago and so has LibreOffice. So I am willing to adapt the older code(https://gerrit.libreoffice.org/#/c/40565 <https://gerrit.libreoffice.org/#/c/40565>) to align with the current LibreOffice and CPDB versions(https://github.com/OpenPrinting/cpdb-libs <https://github.com/OpenPrinting/cpdb-libs>).
That sounds great.Do I understand correctly that the idea is that the new CPDB-based approach would remain optional (for now at least), i.e. replace the previous CPDB implementation and co-exist with the existing code directly using CUPS/PPD API, rather than making it mandatory to use the new approach unconditionally once it's implemented?
To accomplish this task effectively, I am seeking guidance and support from LibreOffice developers who can provide insights into the current codebase and help me achieve this integration. Additionally, having a mentor from the LibreOffice community would greatly facilitate the process, allowing for smoother integration and ensuring adherence to best practices. If anyone in the community is willing to assist or mentor me through this endeavor, I would greatly appreciate your support. Please feel free to reach out to me via email.
I'm generally willing to support/mentor this project from the LibreOffice side.
Our wiki has some general documentation on how to get started with LibreOffice development:
https://wiki.documentfoundation.org/DevelopmentPlease feel free to ask any questions you might have either on the regular channels (like IRC and this mailing list) or directly.
Regards, Michael
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