Plan for Jacob Fike (valinorbob)
by Jacob Fike · 12/05/2005 (10:45 pm) · 11 comments
Work has been going well on php|Overlord, and I've gotten some positive feedback from the alpha test. I have also gotten a spiffy logo made, and have begun work on some snazzy icons and a final skin for the application itself. Here's a snapshot that shows the basic direction I am going with the design. I am quite proud of my icons, being a coder rather than a designer I think they turned out rather well, but I'd love to hear what ya'll think.
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On the coding front, I am almost through with refactoring the code to be as clean, fast, and secure as possible. I've got a few more features to add once that's done, then it'll be time to write a plugin api, clean up the templates, and BAM! version 1.0 will be out the door. I've set a schedule for myself, using the demo of the app running at www.phpoverlord.com/demo/ to keep myself motivated. Anyone can check out my progress there. I'd also love to hear your thoughts on the forum I have setup, and there's a poll as well on the main page.
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On the coding front, I am almost through with refactoring the code to be as clean, fast, and secure as possible. I've got a few more features to add once that's done, then it'll be time to write a plugin api, clean up the templates, and BAM! version 1.0 will be out the door. I've set a schedule for myself, using the demo of the app running at www.phpoverlord.com/demo/ to keep myself motivated. Anyone can check out my progress there. I'd also love to hear your thoughts on the forum I have setup, and there's a poll as well on the main page.
About the author
As the CTO of Avalon Labs LLC, I am responsible for the technology behind Fellowstream, our team-based to-do list.
#2
Me likey, clean, elegant and with sense of style. And attitude of Php Dungeon Keeper ;)
12/06/2005 (3:38 am)
Your programmer art destroys all the stereotypes, man. Be careful with that ;)Me likey, clean, elegant and with sense of style. And attitude of Php Dungeon Keeper ;)
#3
I want this. It seems more comfortable to work with then iTeamwork.
When will it be done? Do you have a cost yet?
12/06/2005 (3:45 am)
I followed the link and logged in :) I want this. It seems more comfortable to work with then iTeamwork.
When will it be done? Do you have a cost yet?
#4
I have set a tentative date of January (but not a specific day) for version 1. I've still got a lot of work to do, but compared to what is already done, it's not that bad. Since I only work (at my crappy day(night) job) about 20 hours a week during the Christmas break, I will have lots of free time to get some real work done soon.
There will be no cost for the final version. This is a semi-open source project. I will remain the only developer for the core app and phpoverlord.com will remain the sole point of distribution, but there will be a plugin API and anyone will be allowed to write and distribute plugins and use the app for any purpose. Donations, of course, will be glady accepted; and I plan to offer hosting options for those without their own domain or hosting space. This will probably be for a small one-time fee, rather than a monthly fee; but I haven't worked all that out yet.
Feel free to download the alpha version and try it out. I will include an upgrade option when I release version 1, so you won't have to worry about losing any data.
12/06/2005 (4:37 am)
Thanks for the compliments.I have set a tentative date of January (but not a specific day) for version 1. I've still got a lot of work to do, but compared to what is already done, it's not that bad. Since I only work (at my crappy day(night) job) about 20 hours a week during the Christmas break, I will have lots of free time to get some real work done soon.
There will be no cost for the final version. This is a semi-open source project. I will remain the only developer for the core app and phpoverlord.com will remain the sole point of distribution, but there will be a plugin API and anyone will be allowed to write and distribute plugins and use the app for any purpose. Donations, of course, will be glady accepted; and I plan to offer hosting options for those without their own domain or hosting space. This will probably be for a small one-time fee, rather than a monthly fee; but I haven't worked all that out yet.
Feel free to download the alpha version and try it out. I will include an upgrade option when I release version 1, so you won't have to worry about losing any data.
#5
I checked out the demo.
It seems someone is hard at work with their wafflehouse plans.
Cool stuff Jacob
12/06/2005 (5:26 am)
I like the "my domain" icon and the new logo :]I checked out the demo.
It seems someone is hard at work with their wafflehouse plans.
Cool stuff Jacob
#7
Very neat project management system. I am likely going to be a one-man-team for the most part, but I could probably use some organization, especially if I do end up recruiting project members in the future.
12/06/2005 (11:15 am)
Yarrr!Very neat project management system. I am likely going to be a one-man-team for the most part, but I could probably use some organization, especially if I do end up recruiting project members in the future.
#8
12/06/2005 (11:34 am)
Yea, I'm looking forward to this, use a different project management software right now that isn't to good for games so this will be nice.
#9
12/06/2005 (12:48 pm)
@Jacob, that looks good man! This should help people VERY MUCH! I know it'll help me. I'm gonna install it in a little while.
#10
12/06/2005 (1:35 pm)
I think we may be switching to this when it's done, rather than the less-robust task manager we're using now.
#11
12/07/2005 (1:59 am)
Thanks for all the comments. Don't be shy about posting suggestions or feedback at the official forums. The more input I get, the better this will turn out.
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