Kurogo Developer’s Guide¶

The Kurogo Framework is a PHP based web application that can help organizations efficiently deliver services and information to a wide array of mobile devices. Based on the MIT Framework, this open source project provides a modular way to present mobile versions of various data sources in an extendable, customizable fashion.

At a high level, the Kurogo Framework includes:

  • A mechanism for detecting device characteristics and displaying content best suited for that device
  • A object oriented system for retrieving, parsing and displaying data from a variety of external sources
  • A robust templating system that utilizes themeable reusable parts to easily construct consistent user interfaces
  • A series of prebuilt, customizable modules for gathering directory, news and event information
  • A system of authentication and authorization for controlling access to content and administrative functions

This guide serves as a tour of the project source code and its features.

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