If you're interested in taking a look at works-in-progress, and in giving me developer feedback, I'd like to include you in Verbosio's design. Currently I have a model which could work. Extensibility is the highest priority behind Verbosio's design, so if I'm creating costly design flaws, I need to know about them now. (Verbosio, for those who haven't been following along, is my prototype XML editor.)
I'm asking for three or four technical reviewers to take a look at my design and intentions, and offer feedback. The only reason I don't just post them publicly for review is the complete instability of Verbosio, including the IDL files I've designed. I really want to consult with a few interested people and get their feedback on what I should be doing.
Abacus failed because it was a one-man show. I am at the point where I need help just for sanity-checking of the design.
Please comment if you want a "first look" and are willing to offer active advice.
UPDATE: Just to give you a snapshot of what my thinking is, here's an overview of Verbosio as a concept.
Posted by WeirdAl at May 21, 2005 11:51 PMHi,
I do web development and backoffice tools for the Civic Network of Bologna (italy). I know XUL and moz development quite well, but very little C++ and moz core details. I do know quite a bit about content design and web content editing. The need for a good xml editor is very great indeed and if you think I could be of any use to tou, please let me know!
Hi,
I know something about XUL, too - even I am not an expert nor do I have knowledge of C++ (I think much of it is JavaScript anyway of which I know a lot).
I have done a lot in web development and programmed a lot of (PHP) web applications. Maybe I can help with the module server.
If there is anything I can do, let me know.
Posted by: Christian Juner at May 22, 2005 9:57 AMSo do you consider abacus a failure at this point?
(From Alex: I consider it stalled. A failure? Not necessarily, but a new owner would be appreciated.)
Posted by: Chris Carlin at May 30, 2005 12:18 PM