What should we call this software?

[lonnieezell]

Since this is well on its way to becoming a valid bit software, and not just some demo code I had started throwing together, I feel like it's time to give it a proper name.

Any ideas?

[michalsn]

IgnitedForum 😆

Well... I'm terrible at coming up with names. I count on the creativity of others.

[datamweb]

This project is the first project to be provided with new tools(Vite, Tailwind, Htmx and ...) by the Codegniter development team, I believe this repo is a good resource for devs to refer to and learn from.
On the other hand, people should usually refer to the forum to solve problems and questions.
With these explanations, I think Refer is a good name.

[neznaika0]

The forum will not be just for the CodeIgniter team. The name most likely should not be tied to the framework. Otherwise, to promote CI, it must have something in common...

@kenjis, does he know Japanese? 🙂 Probably you can pick up a beautiful sound. tenmetsu

[kenjis]

You mean https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/%E7%82%B9%E6%BB%85 ?
I have no idea what software it is if the name is "tenmetsu".

[neznaika0]

From my translater, "fiery" showed the sound of "blinking") Don't pay much attention to it. the "igniter" is related to fire

[kenjis]

I asked Bard how to name a software.

• Keep it short and memorable. People are more likely to remember and use a name that is easy to say and spell.
• Make it relevant to the software's purpose. The name should give users a clue about what the software does.
• Use positive and evocative language. The name should create a positive impression and make people want to use the software.
• Make sure it's easy to pronounce and spell in multiple languages.

What is the purpose or key features of this software?

[lonnieezell]

Being forum software it's obviously about letting people communicate but when I sat and thought about it I realized it was more about building a community. It was software that should facilitate communication between like-minded people while building a community around a central theme or topic. Part of the idea I've always had for this software was a way to break out into smaller groups. For the CI community I saw this being a way for third-party packages to have their own support boards built into our community, or for different language support.

When I asked ChatGPT about this it gave the following ideas:

• DiscussHub
• GatherMinds
• UnityForum
• ConnectCircle
• TopicTalk
• MindsMeeting
• ShareSphere
• IdeaExchange
• CommonGround
• ThoughtFusion
• HarmonyHub
• InspireChat
• InsightShare
• MindMingle
• TogetherTopics

The idea of a Circle spoke to me. This also made me think of things like CommunityHub and Encompass.

[lonnieezell]

Any additional ideas?

[neznaika0]

Discussy
Discuto
Discursa
Verbulo
...

[michalsn]

I like the CommunityHub, however, it doesn't sound very unique.

CommunityPulse
CircleHub
Discussy - (mentioned above) doesn't sound bad

Generally speaking, nothing really inspires my enthusiasm. Personally, I disagree that the name has to tell us what the software does. For me, it should be a name that stands out or just sounds good and that's it.

It was a pleasure to not bring anything valuable to the conversation 😜 I recommend myself for the future 🫡

[kenjis]

Discussy is not bad.

[lonnieezell]

How about Coterie, Tribe, or Klatch?

[michalsn]

• Coterie - is this is 100% positive in English? In my language, coterie has rather bad inclinations. It means more or less a group of self-centered people who don't care about others.
• Tribe - gives me some "primitive" vibes - however ridiculous it may sound 😉
• Klatch - sounds rather harsh, but I like it. That would be my favorite so far.

[kenjis]

It seems there is no major software with the same names.
https://github.com/search?q=Coterie&type=repositories
https://github.com/search?q=Tribe&type=repositories
https://github.com/search?q=Klatch&type=repositories

[lonnieezell]

• You may be right about coterie. I don't hear it used much but I seem to recall some possible negative connotations. Wasn't my favorite.
• Tribe I do hear used quite frequently these days simply meaning "my people", "like-minded people", "my friend group", stuff like that.
• Klatch - I agree about it's harshness. I like the fact that it's not a widely recognized word, though. It and something around Tribe are my favorites so far.

[michalsn]

Ok, with that explanation for Tribe, now it doesn't seem so bad 😅