TBA desktop app?

[synth3tk]

All of these ideas just popped into my head after reading the post once-over. Didn't really think any of them through, so feel free to bash them.


If at all possible, base it off of something that can run on multiple OSes. I'm not a desktop application programmer, but I would hope that isn't too much of a challenge for you. I can't speak for everyone, but I'm sure there are a lot of people that run their favorite flavor of Linux on a regular basis.

Definitely a photo-gallery section, where users can look through all the photos, or search for a certain team.

This is obvious, but make sure the UI is user-friendly. I can think of at least one team that would use this to show potential members/sponsors some of the matches/photos/media, maybe even interactive.

Maybe allow users to upload photos of their team? I guess you'd run into permissions issues, though, since I can see that easily getting out-of-hand.

But maybe you can allow certain users to upload photos and videos, that way, those who do a lot of uploading, can do so straight from the client. Delegate flags those who you trust.

Sig-generator from the app. Would be a nice miscellaneous feature.

Easy application updates. Automatic would be preferred.


That's all for now.

[Brandon_L]

wow thanks a ton.

Defiantly going to do auto-updater, I'll look into the photo gallery stuff.

The sig gen is basically what the blue alliance has now, so I can just include that in it (unless you meant something completely different?)

[synth3tk]

Nope, I meant exactly what you just said. Include the one TBA has on the desktop app. Just a neat little treat, I guess.

[Brandon_L]

Im starting off with a series of XML feeds that the app will read.

progress so far.

replace the team number or year in the url to get that info.

I think I have everything on a team you could need in there....if Im missing anything let me know.

[synth3tk]

Looks good so far. Team name, sponsors, number, regionals, match videos.

If you need any help, let me know.

[Brandon_L]

Will do.

Finished team_info.php, gonna start on event_info.php now...

What else would I need...?

Oh, do you know php? Im trying to learn as I do this. Some things get me stuck for an hour or so...

[synth3tk]

I know a fair amount, since I maintain websites almost for a living. What do you need help with?

By the way, how will this work? The app will pull web pages into whatever scripting language you use? I've never done a desktop application, so I'm just wondering how it goes.

[Brandon_L]

I believe ive got everything I need... Its all here.

If you can think of any other way to get info or any additional info I should add I'll do it, can't think of anything else.

[ATannahill]

How about a batch downloader for all matches of an event or all matches for a team.

[Brandon_L]

Originally Posted by rtfgnow

How about a batch downloader for all matches of an event or all matches for a team.

WOW defiantly.

I woulda never thought of that!!!

Keep em coming!

[synth3tk]

Originally Posted by Brandon_L

WOW defiantly.

I woulda never thought of that!!!

Keep em coming!

That's sort of what I was trying to ask on AIM, but I couldn't word it quite as simple.

Did you ever figure out that foreach issue?

[Brandon_L]

Yep. I think I have everything...

OH! Im missing a match_info.php....

I'll start on that now.