[p2pu-dev] metrics script - github?

[zuzel.vp]

Yes, the structure of the database is public. It makes sense to store
and maintain the script on github.


On Sunday, June 19, 2011, Jessy Kate Schingler <jessy at jessykate.com> wrote:
> thoughts about putting the metrics script on github?
> (for reminder/information, the metrics script will give us a set of stats on participation and engagement across different strata-- basic stuff like users per course and school, etc. and evolving over time. our etherpad on desired metrics is here: http://pad.p2pu.org/metrics, and the queries in bold are what the initial script will focus on)
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> it is essentially a bunch of raw sql queries against the DB. it doesn't involve any personal information, and only retrieves counts of aggregates. however, i know the DB is sensitive, and there is arguably security through obscurity in terms of DB structure. on the other hand, i don;t think it reveals anything sensitive, and anyone familiar with django would know what our DB looks like by reading the lernanta code, and having it on github will allow others to contribute.
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> input?
> Jessy--http://jessykate.com
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