Currently waiting for GoDaddy to finish "setting up" my MySQL db so I can start implementing this nifty little framework for a surf website I'm working on. I haven't used it much yet, but it really looks promising. I would recommend it to anyone looking to get an independant online store up and running in the shortest time possible.
....other than that, lately just been working on a promo video for my company. Its going to be a little over a minute and a half, but I've already spent about 2 weeks on it. Since its a low-income low-debt project, I downloaded Adobe Premiere CS4 trial. Its actually a great little demo because its fully functional for 30 days. I have 17 days left. Lets hope I finish! I'm almost done actually. Its a smart move on Adobe's part, they aren't the industry standard in video editing, so getting people like me to learn their product almost forces them to buy it afterwords, if they still need it. I would NOT want to start all over learning a new product after spending almost a week getting comforatble with Premiere CS4. I'm actually considering the whole suite because Flash and After Effects are so useful.
.....checking GoDadddy.... still pending. Seriously, you can't be as productive using GoDaddy. All the waiting.....
I'm considering an iPhone app for LessonTrack. I don't think the programming would be too intense, and I think just the existence of that option for our customers would greatly incrase the service's value. Its a WOW bonus. Its on the to do list. First I have to solidify the current version, make everything stable and reliable, then I have to REMAKE the entire thing. I'm learning as I go, and 8 months ago, I was amazed at how genius I was in my current design, and now I'm amazed at how lurpy and slow and inneficient everything is. I'm sure it will be the same in a year, but I know the next edition will be 10x better.
Putting it in perspective:
1st release: All users had their own directory, url/username, and all information was stored in appended text files. I HAD NO DATABASE!!! Each directory had its own linux password file.
2nd release: Started using MySQL db for all data storage, but pages were slow and non-dynamic. no session management. Users could literally bookmark any page within the site (php post options included) and return without logging in again. BAD BAD BAD.
3rd release: Session managed user experience. Variables passed from page to page. Auto Logout, and most important and coolest, ajax-style dynamic page changes. My buddy Ryan is to thank for that idea. He's a really smart and helpful lad.
....checking GoDaddy again..... still pending.
Whats the point of blocking out a whole day to work on something if I have to sit for a day and wait till I can work!?! GoDaddy is great on price, but awful on service. And have you ever thought about their site interface? Its an absolute mess. It was made by someone with ADHD. No planning no design, just content content content.
I guess I'll go waste some time on youtube or something while I'm waiting.....
