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Create a new custom field type for app development

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#4,401 opened on Aug 3, 2017

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Description

Expected behavior

I need to create a custom field type in order to get and use data from a 3rd part API Also, I need to add a custom post type that will create a clickable link in admin area that the current post

Actual/Current behavior

Steps to reproduce the actual/current behavior

https://github.com/keystonejs/keystone/wiki/Create-a-custom-field-type-for-app-development is not working for me in KeystoneJS version 4.0.0-beta.1.

Environment

Software Version
Keystone KeystoneJS version 4.0.0-beta.1.
Node v6.11.0

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Research direction
Study the Keystone Classic source code for existing custom field types and examine the documentation for creating new field types. Also check if the wiki page needs updating.
Tech stack
javascript
Domain
backend
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
Half day
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Mostly clear
Prerequisites
JavaScriptNode.js
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60