Zym Framework
12
Jul
Tags: PHP, Zend Framework, Zym
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While looking for a better PHPDocumentor template, I stumbled across the Zym Framework. Not only did they have a stellar template based off of ExtJS, they appear to have a framework that overlays the Zend Framework. To put in their own words: “Zym becomes the ‘glue’ for bringing Zend Framework’s components together to similate a “full-stack” framework without the restrictions of one.”.
At first I was a little upset that I wasn’t aware of this project earlier. This could have saved me a ton of time. I am seriously considering reworking some of my core code to support the newer parts of the Zend Framework anyways. This project may rear it’s head as a portion of the base code in the future… Who knows!
If you would like to learn more about the Zym project, I would recommend hitting up their about page: http://zymengine.com/about
Redmine + Mercurial
3
Jun
Tags: Mercurial, Redmine, Updates
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Well, in the spirit of change, I have decided to move my source control to Mercurial and my project management to Redmine. The decision to switch from Trac to Redmine was a simple one. Redmine offers more features out of the box than Trac: Read the rest of this entry »
New Job!
11
May
Tags: job
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Well, I started my new job at YETC yesterday. Very fun place to work, cool people, and lots of new things to learn. With my new schedule, I will be able to get some solid programming hours in, and get ProjectStorm out there for everyone.
Anyways, just wanted to express my joy and excitement. More to come soon!
A New Life
23
Apr
Tags: job, ProjectStorm
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Wow! What an interesting year its been since I’ve updated this blog. I’ve just recently begun work on ProjectStorm again. Its coming along nicely. Zend has updated it’s framework quite a bit since then, but overall my code is still very unique. The modular plugin system is done, and the work on the administration system is 1/4 complete.
And some more exciting news! I’ve finally found a new job, and its actually in IT now! Unfortunately not programming, but its not retail either. I’m the new network technician for YETC, the company that does the technical stuff for the school districts where I live.
My life is finally back on track again. I plan on posting more frequently once I get a stable schedule going.
Anyway, stay tuned for actual content… I may surprise you.
Project Storm Update
17
Dec
Tags: PHP, Programming, ProjectStorm
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I have been on hiatus for a while, but i’m back working on Project Storm finally! I’ve been making such great progress with it that I have been inspired to change the direction of the project. While there will still be a project management solution, it is not what PS will be at its core.
The new direction I have taken Project Storm will label it as a Content Management Framework of sorts. It will be an extensible, plug-in driven, modular web site base. The sheer customization available in Project Storm will allow for a nearly endless set of possibilities. With a little bit of programming and some dropping in of reusable plugins, one could have a fully functional eCommerce site thats completely different than a blog built on the same code.
Ideally, once Project Storm is complete, instead of making web sites, I will be making powerful and extensible plug-ins. There are others out there; a saturated market in fact. Project Storm sets itself apart in the way that it does things. It doesn’t try to be anything– your the one who decides what to do with PS. Drupal for example is set up to be a basic blog out of the box. Project Storm simply displays a hello world screen. Another benefit– in my opinion, a huge benefit of PS over Drupal and many others is that we make full use of OOP for plugin development. Plugins are a class, not a file with a bunch of plugins. It helps developers do their job, and helps Project Storm do its job. PS also uses the MVC pattern for modules. This makes it very easy for developers familiar with other frameworks to jump in.
Finally, the Zend Framework is one of the most abstracted and power web application frameworks I have ever worked with. I’m proud to say that ZF is the framework Project Storm builds on. Amyone who has created a simple site in the framework can jump in and create plugins in PS with almost no trouble. Helper methods and procedure has been clearly documented, but overall, its the same thing that you did before.
Anyway, that’s my thought on the direction I have chosen for Project Storm. An alpha build will be available soon hopefully. Stay tuned!