Use octokit?

[NPadrutt]

I just found this library:

https://github.com/octokit/octokit.net

It seems it provides an implementation for a lot who we also need. Therefore it sounds like a good idea to use the library and share development here. Or would this be a too massive change?

[PallasDoesCode]

It mentions Windows 8 but not Windows Phone. If we did decide to go with something like this we would definitely need to test it first to make sure it's compatible.

[NPadrutt]

sure. I saw in the Issue list that there are already windows phone apps out there who are using it. For example:
http://www.windowsphone.com/de-de/store/app/octocentral/5450b4ca-875b-4d47-8d2a-75004a873f87
(Although this seems to be a WP8.1 Store App and not a 8.1 Silverlight App, but maybe this would also be a consideration).

[AlbertoMonteiro]

octokit os mantained by The github team, we could test it, I guess that the github windows app use it.

[NPadrutt]

I made a quick test. At least adding works without any problems.

[PallasDoesCode]

I think it would definitely simplify the project in the long run. The problem I see with using it is there would be a good bit that would need to be changed since this would most likely remove the need for RestSharp.

[NPadrutt]

I think there should be transition time while the existing things can use the existing code and new things can use octokit. But your certainly right that this would mean bigger changes to the project. But IMHO it's worth it.

[PallasDoesCode]

I think it's definitely worth the time. If we are going to do this, then we should probably make a list of what changes we would want to implement first using Octokit.

[AlbertoMonteiro]

Agree with @RandomlyKnighted

[NPadrutt]

Agreed. We could make "refactor with octokit"-issues. Or a wikipage.

[PallasDoesCode]

Why not both? The wiki could also be used for notes that we find on the Octokit project.

[NPadrutt]

good point.

[PallasDoesCode]

I added a "Refactor-With-Ocotokit" label.

@michelsalib can you add a wiki to the project please?

[AlbertoMonteiro]

When fixing some issue, I used Octokit, I really love it, much better than use RestSharp!!!
Octokit use TPL(async,await) FTW!!!!

[NPadrutt]

Yeah it's really nice to use :)

[AlbertoMonteiro]

I think we should split views for each developer and refactor everything with Octokit. Since a lot things isn't working properly.

[NPadrutt]

split views for each developer? you mean that everyone takes responsibilty for refactoring some views?

I agree that we have to refactor everything or nearly everything with octokit. The wikipage would be nice to organize it. But for that we need @michelsalib and it seems he isn't very active atm.

[AlbertoMonteiro]

Yeah, everyone take some view and do the job.
About @michelsalib we could change the main repository to be some of us that are active.
What do you think?

[NPadrutt]

yeah I tend to something like that. I think we should that discuss that in skype. Maybe a bit easier than with comments here

[AlbertoMonteiro]

I'm eating now when I back to work we can talk if you are available.

[NPadrutt]

Enjoy your meal.
I will be available although only for chat I guess.

[michelsalib]

Hey guys, thanks for working on this. I don't really mind moving the repo. Though if we only need to activate the wiki I can gladly do it :)

[michelsalib]

Wiki is on!