Paul over at MoDaCo is starting to get some interest in a new application he's developing - basically it involves developers providing some XML with their installer that ties in with some similar XML on the applications' download page on their web server.
When a new version is released, the XML on the download page is updated, "AppToDate" will check the download server and you'll be able to see that a new version is available.......
AstraWare, Developer One and SK-Tools have already expressed an interest in making their software work with "AppToDate".......what are you waiting for!?!?!
I'll stop babbling, this is what Paul posted over at MoDaCo "AppToDate"
I have a dream! OK, so it's not quite as ground breaking as some other dreams of our time, but it's a dream none the less. It goes something like this...
I have a whole bunch of software on my device. Probably 15 apps at least. I also write software, which is downloaded by a fair few people, both commercial and free. I like to ensure that my software on my device is up to date with the latest versions, and it's a right pain in the ****. Not only that, I'd like my end users to have the latest versions installed to get the best possible experience... and to facilitate that I have to write a custom update checker into each of my applications. Fine for big apps, not great for quickly rustled up apps or tweaks.
But there could be another way.
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What if you could have an application that lived on the device, that wasn't tied to any one application or vendor, that could check for updates for everything installed on your device? IMHO, that would be awesome. A dream. For such an approach to work, you'd need a few things...
Someone to write the update application, and to develop it. A community project perhaps?
The update application MUST be FREE for end users and developers
The update application MUST be easy for developers to plug in to
The application needs to be used by end users!
Freeware developers need to use the application!
Commercial developers need to use the application!
Now here comes the audience participation part - if you are a user, would you like to see such an application? If you are a developer - either freeware or commercial - would you like - and would you use - such an application? Make your voice heard here, and if there's an appetite for this, let's make it happen! I'll be updating this topic to list developers who would like to be involved.
Oh, I forgot to mention... I've basically written the update application! It's simple, has plenty of scope for future development, can update itself (of course) and in order to be used by a 3rd party, just needs an XML file dropped into the updater directory from your install CAB, and a current version XML on your server!
Beautiful! The response to this topic will determine how much time I spend on getting it production ready
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Lend your support to this - with all the updates for various applications flying around, it's an almost impossible task to know if you're running the latest and greatest version - hopefully it will grow into a REALLY useful tool.
Thanks for listening
Mark.
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I recently got a Cingular 8525 and really want the threaded features that the Palm application seems to provide. I've looked around a little bit and found nothing compelling for free or for sale. Everything I've seen so far is bloated (.NET), buggy, or ugly. No offense intended.
I'm proficient in C++ and have written some PPC 2003 applications in the past so I'm going to roll my own program in my free time.
These may not all be possible but my goals for the first release are:
Plays nice with Pocket Outlook (messages and their state (new, read appear in both places)
Integration with Notifications (display message and launch application in the usual manner upon receipt of a message)
Integration with Contacts application
Proof of concept design (SMS only, minimalist interface)
I'll then post it and the source code and see what additions and visual enhancements poeple want most.
First:
All I've seen of the Palm application are some screenshots on engadget. Would someone with the Palm application be willing to send me a series of detailed screen shots showcasing their favorite UI features?
I can tell when a UI is done well and when an application looks good, but I'm no good at coming up with stuff myself.
I only ask about UI features now to help me architect things in a way to make help me more easily implement features people want later.
Second:
Are any developers out there able to point me in the right direction for the Pocket Outlook and Contacts integration stuff? I'm currently reading a ton of documentation searching for this and a pointer might speed things up considerably.
Finally:
If there's already an open project doing the same thing I'd rather improve that than make my own. Does anyone know of one?
the official palm messaging app has been extracted and ppl have been working on getting it to play nice with most wm5 devices. check out:
http://www.ppcgeeks.com/palm-threaded-sms-program-for-wm5-beta-4-update-11-21-t978.html
This is where all the action's going on. you can get a copy of the app by PM ing the ppl there. It works very well with the TyTN and interfaces very nicely.
anyone have any more screenshots of the palm messager? I'ld like to see it before i take the plunger
Take the plunger, lol...
Found these on another site. Remember tho, Palm has asked us not to distribute the app. Please respect their authority
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http://gadgetsonthego.net/2006/10/palms-threaded-sms-app-for-all.html
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Seing many nice control panels with beautiful skins like the following examples, here is an idea that could interest some developpers:
Why dont you put in common a toolkit to have a common interface for config panels in your programs? This could have many advantages:
- all the applications could use the same graphical objects (switch, buttons, file explorers, text sizes...) with the same skin
- this will need less graphical objects, more skinnable possibilities, with consistent skin in all applications for the same pocketpc
- skinners could have a more efficient work developping one skin for many applications at the same time
- one new application developper could use the common toolkit for his config panel, and concentrate on his own software
here are some examples of different very beautiful config interfaces (s2u2, GAlarm, Ifonz, ... i certainly missed some very good other examples...) that could be very valuable to have in a common toolkit i suppose:
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What do you think?
PS1 : I know some could tell me why I do not develop it myself... I have another job that take me too much time... in another life I would really want to work on it...
PS2 : It is maybe not a valuable "Dev&Hacking" contribution and if the idea looks to much trivial, already discussed, etc, ... then admins can close this topic...
A nice idea and no reactions . Though i think it is a hard to realize idea. The whole OS has to be hacked. If it is possible, it will give a nicer look to WM.
A nice idea and i need to support u
thanks for the replies, since I hesitated to open this topic (yet I think it is a nice idea too...).
This idea was also inspired by PalmRevolt ... that all old palm users certainly know...
to EnsconcE >> I was not thinking to a whole OS hack, but more especially to an installable toolkit which integrate a configurable skin, which toolkit could be used by all other apps depending on the developpers choice (which developper would be then free from the toolkit skinning...)...
I hope that the idea is understandable...
A consisent [but pretty] UI toolkit is certainly a very great idea in my humble opinion. I plan on writing one [as soon as VS finishes downloading ].
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A consisent [but pretty] UI toolkit is certainly a very great idea in my humble opinion. I plan on writing one [as soon as VS finishes downloading ].
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Thank you very much for your interest! I hope it will be a good experience and project
experimented developpers advices?
I wonder what experimented developers of such interfaces were thinking about this toolkit idea... would they use this kind of toolkit if it would be developed?
maybe the concerned one like A_C, ssj5trunks, ageye, and others experimented in such interfaces have no time for these "blabla" brainstormings, but if someone like Girvo initiate this kind of project, their help should be very useful!
I have a friend that's starting up a gym/health club to the likes of Lifetime Fitness, but a tad smaller in scale. He's looking for a MASTER Android programmer to help him develop (paid of course) a proprietary Android build or app for strict clientele management. The build/program must:
Be a proprietary product (in other words, no android marketplace/app brain postings)
Send/Retrieve Client info via WiFi or Tethering
Catalog customized client workout profiles
Catalog hundreds of exercises with visualization animations
Catalog various customized diet and supplement programs
Send a workout log to clients via email after every session (for Record Purposes)
Must front-end to a customized windows data managing program
Database must be easily editable on a PC.
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If anyone is interested and willing to take on such a huge challenge, PM me and we'll go about setting up a meeting (Face to Face or Netchat) with the guy.
Hopefully someone here can help him out.
IMO i dont think youre looking for an android develroper . You're kinda looking for a person that can set up a windows exchange server . My dad does this kinda stuff . but hes not an android developer.
he knows how to setup a server for a business like this i thinkk
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IMO i dont think youre looking for an android develroper . You're kinda looking for a person that can set up a windows exchange server . My dad does this kinda stuff . but hes not an android developer.
he knows how to setup a server for a business like this i thinkk
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Hmm.. think your right, Unless the [OP] already has a working server otherwise an android dev
I'm sure he doesn't give a care what it is that someone is called or what job title someone needs to be called. He just needs it done. So if anyone can do this, let me know and we'll get things rolling.
Figured I'd hit the XDA forums first seeing has how you guys can do just about anything. He's giving it one more week, and then opening the job up to a firm. If you want the cash, respond.
How much cash are we talking
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How much cash are we talking
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Well, the title has 3 dollar signs, so I assume the pay would be pretty good
StartJava aimed primarily at those who are just starting to program in an android. I would say to those who don't even know where to start.
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With this program you will not need anything to understand in order to write your first program. StartJava tells you what to do. All you need - just install the program.
The program is arranged quite simple. You choose the lesson and then StartJava starts step-by-step demostration of the creation new program. In this case, you can run what is already written at any time.
The program interface is simple, get used to it is not difficult. The lesson can be run through the main menu In main menu also exist commands for testing your application (command "Test ...") and commands for navigate through the lesson ("Next" and "Prev"). In addition, the move to the previous step available by pressing a hardware button "Back". To move to the next step you can press a hardware button "Search".
In addition, the program supports the launch of third-party lessons. Information about the new lessons will be placed on the As Soft web site.
A few words to the developers. If you have a desire to write one or more lessons for StartJava - it is not difficult. Especially for easy lessons creation was written by a special utility for the operating system Windows.
You can download it on this page. The file is called DDLessonsCreator.zip.
Almost all actions in the program are executed via the context menu. For ease program interface understanding - you can download a sample HelloWorld.zip.
StartJava not only gives developers to share their experiences, it also allows them to capitalize on this. The program shows two banner AdMob. The first banner is tied to the account of the program, and the second tied to the lesson author account . I think everyone are interested in this, as this extra incentive for authors to make good interesting lessons. And this is ultimately users interested in this.
Google Play Link.
Official page
Thanks, gonna try it, I would learn to dev .
If you have some questions or offers, you can write here.
Kinda tough to understand. Too much assumed knowledge and broken English. No disrespect... just giving some feedback.
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Too much assumed knowledge and broken English.
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Sorry for bad English. It's will be very good if you or anybody else write here the most important English mistakes to correct it in new versions.
Thanks.
If you want, send me the Strings.xml or the text files and I'll correct!
This is usefull, just the thibg I was looking for!
Added to bookmarks
Greets!
Great app will definitely be using this to learn how to make apps for android
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New version with corrected texts on English available.
Thank's to mDroidd.
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New version with corrected texts on English available.
Thank's to mDroidd.
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Will correct all mistakes in a few days, exams ongoing and laptop token
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full screen added and ui upgraded. hope this will be helpful to anyone
Info updated, hope some people will enjoy it
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