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Needle is one of several libraries we're releasing. Beyond creating extensions for Bonfire (like misinformation labeling or metadata extraction for scientific publications), we often need to build foundational functionality. We package these into reusable libraries for the wider Elixir ecosystem.

When using a relational DB (such an Ecto schema with a Postgres table), usually a foreign key field has to be pre-defined with a reference pointing to a specific field in a specific table.

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Needle is an #elixir library that we have developed to provide universal foreign keys, shared data fields, and virtual & configurable schemas for Ecto.

🔗 Read the docs: https://hexdocs.pm/needle/readme.html
💬 Join the discussion on Elixir Forum: https://elixirforum.com/t/needle-universal-foreign-keys-shared-data-fields-virtual-and-configurable-schemas-for-ecto/65644

#ecto #myElixirStatus
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@maikel maybe these tutorials can serve as a good intro before digging into the official docs? https://elixirschool.com/en/lessons/ecto/

Hi @restlesshead We were discussing the possibility of including a subscription extension as part of our #mosaic initiative, if there's enough interest - which we plan to roll out in September. For more details about the Mosaic initiative, you can check out:
https://indieweb.social/@bonfire/112908829747492392 )

@seekraft fixed thanks!

@wizardfrag have tagged a few here: https://github.com/bonfire-networks/bonfire-app/issues?q=is%3Aopen+label%3A%22Good+first+issue%22+sort%3Acomments-desc

happy to discuss further here or in an issue if one catches your eye…

@wizardfrag hi, that’s good question, we’ll tag a few on GitHub in case you want to try your hand with some smaller issues before (or instead of) the bounties!

@juancommander @d2ns @Lambo @tibosl @PublicKnowledgeProject We've also prototyped ORCID Single Sign-On (SSO) integration for Bonfire, along with a feature that automatically fetches and displays research papers from a user's ORCID account in a dedicated tab on their profile. More here: https://bonfirenetworks.org/posts/openscience_network/
Currently co-designing more features with a network of scientists @open_science@a.gup.pe and keen to collaborate with existing efforts :)

🌍 Fediverse community, we need your support!
We’re funding bounties with the resources we have, but we need YOU to help fuel open-source contributions.
💡 Each bounty now has a dedicated donation page via our Open Collective:

1️⃣ Optimize DB query performance: https://opencollective.com/bonfire-networks/projects/improve-db-query-performance
2️⃣ Boost feed rendering performance: https://opencollective.com/bonfire-networks/projects/feed-render-performance

Join us in creating a cooperative environment where every input and suggestion counts!
#Fediverse #bounties #Crowdfunding #OpenSource #Bonfire

🎯 Calling all Elixir developers to take on a bounty and get compensated for contributing to the commons!
Help us overcome key technical challenges and move closer to the Bonfire v1.0 release.

🔍 Discover more about our Bonfire cooperative bounty program: https://bonfirenetworks.org/posts/camp/

Check out the current bounties and start contributing:
🧁 Improve DB query performance: https://github.com/bonfire-networks/bounties/issues/1
🧁 Improve feed rendering performance: https://github.com/bonfire-networks/bounties/issues/2

#Elixir #bounties #Bonfire
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Interested in piloting this federated journal platform? We're looking for organisations to co-design and test these features and build others for their custom needs. DM us or email team@bonfire.cafe to learn more about joining the Mosaic program.
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Finally, dedicated topics views. Topics enable you to categorise content, manage authors, and control visibility and interaction—all crucial for maintaining a structured, magazine-style experience. With boundaries applied to each topic, you can easily manage different levels of access for your content.
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Next, our streamlined post creation interface will put everything writers and editors need at their fingertips. Easily set boundaries, select topics, write summaries, and schedule posts. You can also include images and other media, apply content warnings, and specify the language, just as you would with standard fediverse posts, ensuring that your content federates as expected.
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First up: a robust dashboard with detailed metrics. This will give editors and moderators deep insights into their community's engagement, and the ability to define what metrics matter the most for their federated publications like journals or magazines
What indicators would be most useful?
How should engagement be measured in a federated environment?
What data would help understand a message's impact across instances?
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Building on our earlier thread about Mosaic's federated publication theme, we're excited to dive deeper into some of the key features.
Our goal is to co-design the theme with pilot projects, to make this platform ideal for knowledge dissemination on the Fediverse. #Mosaic
Earlier thread for context: https://indieweb.social/@bonfire/112908829747492392
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@leibnizopenscience @open_science@a.gup.pe

We are seeking pilot communities interested in co-designing this theme with us and supporting its development by joining the Mosaic program.
Full details will be available in September, but if this sounds like something you've been waiting for, feel free to DM us or email team@bonfire.cafe to learn more.

Powered by Bonfire's topics extension, communities can organize their digital content into magazine-style layouts, showcasing discussions and articles prominently. This ensures that valuable knowledge isn't lost in timelines but is easily accessible on the homepage. Our flexible role system allows communities to establish editorial teams, sharing responsibilities and moderation duties. Taxonomies enable users to create multiple sections, providing a structured magazine experience.
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This week, we'll be sharing a glimpse into the diverse themes and possibilities we'll offer with Mosaic, an all-in-one platform built with Bonfire and tailored to each organization's unique needs. We begin with a federated journal and magazine theme—ideal for journalists, editors, and communities looking to organize and disseminate knowledge on the Fediverse. Explore what's possible with #Mosaic…
See our previous post on for context: https://indieweb.social/@bonfire/112887338885603685
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@d1re_w0lf yes, we call them topics in bonfire https://github.com/bonfire-networks/bonfire_ui_topics - they will unlikely be part of the first release though
Ps happy to jump over a 30min call if you want to share more about #mosaic and get some feedback from you