looking for pc software to manage queing at our club

Discussion in 'General Forum' started by bob506, May 27, 2013.

  1. amleto

    amleto Regular Member

    Joined:
    Feb 12, 2008
    Messages:
    2,890
    Likes Received:
    89
    Location:
    UK
    tweeter has an existing closed source product.

    I think I am the only one who has done any coding so far. I have been using python. At this time I haven't made any code available.
     
  2. anjoooo

    anjoooo Regular Member

    Joined:
    Oct 27, 2006
    Messages:
    117
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Melbourne
    You would also need a connection to the internet in the hall where you use the software. Unfortunately, I think many sports halls would have poor mobile phone reception and/or wi-fi. A locally installed solution is probably the best bet (in other words, a desktop application rather than a web application).
     
  3. anjoooo

    anjoooo Regular Member

    Joined:
    Oct 27, 2006
    Messages:
    117
    Likes Received:
    0
    Location:
    Melbourne
    On the other hand, you could have a online data store which would sync with the installed desktop app so you could do further admin tasks online, etc.
     
  4. MrHoang

    MrHoang Regular Member

    Joined:
    May 4, 2013
    Messages:
    21
    Likes Received:
    3
    Location:
    Brampton
    Hello everyone, I know that I haven't posted in a while. Anyhow, I would like to inform everybody about the current progress of the project.

    So far, I've been working with a few friends on the project. I've decided to change my mind and instead of making it open-source right away, I would like to develop the core of the program personally before releasing it as an open-source. My reason for this is that as I began programming, I realized I had many flaws and gaps of knowledge which I would all like to personally address instead of having a more experienced programmer giving me the solution, at least for now.

    Anyhow, here's a teaser!
    teaser.jpg
    We are not complete yet, but fear not; Progress is indeed being made.
     
  5. amleto

    amleto Regular Member

    Joined:
    Feb 12, 2008
    Messages:
    2,890
    Likes Received:
    89
    Location:
    UK
    If you are an inexperienced programmer then you may find that an experienced programmer will want to redo a lot of your project as soon you release it. It would be better to open it sooner rather than later if you do not have any good programmers to help you through.
     
  6. MrHoang

    MrHoang Regular Member

    Joined:
    May 4, 2013
    Messages:
    21
    Likes Received:
    3
    Location:
    Brampton
    Perhaps you're right amleto. I'll be posting my current progress up in a bit.
     
  7. Tweeter

    Tweeter Regular Member

    Joined:
    Jun 13, 2013
    Messages:
    33
    Likes Received:
    0
    Occupation:
    Software Engineer
    Location:
    Dublin, Ireland
    Software is now finally available here http://www.badboard.net
    All feedback greatly appreciated,

    regards,
    Tweeter
     
  8. Tweeter

    Tweeter Regular Member

    Joined:
    Jun 13, 2013
    Messages:
    33
    Likes Received:
    0
    Occupation:
    Software Engineer
    Location:
    Dublin, Ireland
    Hi all,

    latest update is that I've just released a new version of the software. If you have a previous version installed I'd urge you to download and install this new upgraded version.

    I developed the software on windows xp, and there has been some unforseen issues on windows 7 which are now hopefully fully addressed.

    Full details on the website,

    regards,
    Tweeter.
     
    #48 Tweeter, Aug 2, 2013
    Last edited: Aug 2, 2013
  9. llpjlau

    llpjlau Regular Member

    Joined:
    Apr 6, 2006
    Messages:
    2,035
    Likes Received:
    7
    Location:
    Where else?
    MrHoang, what's the progress with your project? I'm the main organizer for a club here and would like to give your project a go if it's ready.
     
  10. MrHoang

    MrHoang Regular Member

    Joined:
    May 4, 2013
    Messages:
    21
    Likes Received:
    3
    Location:
    Brampton
    Hello llpjlau,
    I'm aiming for a release date of August 9th, so it should be complete in 5 days. :)

    Also, I was wondering, do you guys want a touch screen keyboard implemented into the program, or will you be using a physical keyboard?
     
  11. llpjlau

    llpjlau Regular Member

    Joined:
    Apr 6, 2006
    Messages:
    2,035
    Likes Received:
    7
    Location:
    Where else?
    I personally will be testing it out on a laptop, so I won't need an on-screen keyboard (I think the lack of one will also save screen space for other things that matter).
     
  12. llpjlau

    llpjlau Regular Member

    Joined:
    Apr 6, 2006
    Messages:
    2,035
    Likes Received:
    7
    Location:
    Where else?
    Still on track for 9 Aug release?
     
  13. MrHoang

    MrHoang Regular Member

    Joined:
    May 4, 2013
    Messages:
    21
    Likes Received:
    3
    Location:
    Brampton
    Argh, trying my best. We ran into a few problems that stalled the progress a bit, but we're rolling again; we're almost done. I hope this isn't of inconvenience to you.
     
  14. llpjlau

    llpjlau Regular Member

    Joined:
    Apr 6, 2006
    Messages:
    2,035
    Likes Received:
    7
    Location:
    Where else?
    Not an inconvenience at all! Just very keen to try out your project. Thanks for all the hard work though
     
  15. amleto

    amleto Regular Member

    Joined:
    Feb 12, 2008
    Messages:
    2,890
    Likes Received:
    89
    Location:
    UK
    any chance you can add 2010 version? you might like to remove bin/obj dirs from source control as well.
     
  16. MrHoang

    MrHoang Regular Member

    Joined:
    May 4, 2013
    Messages:
    21
    Likes Received:
    3
    Location:
    Brampton
    What do you mean by 2010 version?
     
  17. amleto

    amleto Regular Member

    Joined:
    Feb 12, 2008
    Messages:
    2,890
    Likes Received:
    89
    Location:
    UK
    I mean your studio solution/project files
     
  18. MrHoang

    MrHoang Regular Member

    Joined:
    May 4, 2013
    Messages:
    21
    Likes Received:
    3
    Location:
    Brampton
    I'm still not sure what you mean amleto. The code is currently targeting .NET Framework 4.5. Are you asking if I could add a source that targets an older .NET Framework?

    Also, I've been thinking a lot about the security measures that will be provided in the program. Shall it be under a trust basis where users will have the option to end "active games" at will, or should a password system be put into it? (Although I reckon that may be bothersome for the users)
     
  19. llpjlau

    llpjlau Regular Member

    Joined:
    Apr 6, 2006
    Messages:
    2,035
    Likes Received:
    7
    Location:
    Where else?
    I think a "trust basis" should be fine. Players on court will play till the set finishes anyway right?
     
  20. amleto

    amleto Regular Member

    Joined:
    Feb 12, 2008
    Messages:
    2,890
    Likes Received:
    89
    Location:
    UK
    You have obviously been using visual studio 2012 - your .csproj files are from visual studio 2012, correct? They cannot be converted to an earlier version (whereas visual studio is able to convert the otherway). Not quite sure how a software dev could be confused by what I'm talking about.

    Are you actually using any .net 4.5 features?
     
    #60 amleto, Aug 14, 2013
    Last edited: Aug 14, 2013

Share This Page