In the digital age, family history collaboration occurs over the internet. Millions around the world can find their deceased ancestors through the powerful tools available online. In Mormon culture, family history is a demonstration of love for deceased loved ones by those who participate in it. With the internet resources now available, family history patrons are now connected to millions of other participators throughout the world. As a developer, I am especially interested in the software used. Family Search employs advanced algorithms, visualizations, and communication tools to better facilitate the needs of these users. Each record update notifies relevant users about change via email, providing a communication channel that didn't otherwise exist. Visualizations give the user an at-a-glance view of their progress, allowing faster additions and edits through this advanced viewing mode in the software. Advanced algorithms provide text recognition capabilities for old genealogical records and guide users to new ancestors that could be part of their family, thus increasing the amount of work done. Hence, the love of family history work increases as users collaborate over the internet in the digital age.
References
http://www.lds.org/ensign/1998/05/a-new-harvest-time?lang=eng
http://www.lds.org/ensign/1991/05/linking-the-family-of-man?lang=eng
http://www.lds.org/ensign/2000/07/family-history-via-the-internet?lang=eng
http://www.lds.org/church/news/updated-familysearch-to-bring-new-features-under-one-roof?lang=eng
http://www.lds.org/ensign/2010/12/future-of-familysearchorg-explained-at-seminar?lang=eng
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