Fwd: Re: [Opensource] ExpressoMaker

[D Lloyd]

--- Michael Rimov <rimovm at centercomp.com> wrote:
> To: opensource at jcorporate.com
> From: Michael Rimov <rimovm at centercomp.com>
> Subject: Re: [Opensource] ExpressoMaker
> Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 01:45:48 -0700
> 
> At 07:48 PM 10/21/2003, you wrote:
> >     Currently, I am working on ExpressoMaker. For those of you who
> >remember, webappwriter, it is like that. For those of you who don't: It
> >is an code generation device for Expresso that produces a complete
> >usuable application with a couple of parameters.
> 
> Very cool!  Definitely something the community needs.
> 
> 
> >It currently provides
> >DBObjects, controllers, schemes, and a set of jsps. I would like to
> know
> >what other features would you like to see in this application?
> 
> --------------------------
> 
> Well, for the most unhelpful portion of my suggestions, I'd sure like it
> to 
> read my mind and generate the program I have in my head :)
> 
> Ok, so since perhaps not... (HEY! I was brought up with the saying that
> it 
> never hurts to ask! :)... and I think you're too far away to come over
> here 
> and hurt me for asking :) )
> 
> -----------------------------
> 
> Ok, so given that it won't be required.  I think we have two issues
> here:
> 
> 1 - Get something executing that gets basic code generation out there to
> 
> save our fingers.  Which is more what WebAppWriter was like.
> 
> 2 - Stored in-database template page that would allow us to upload
> custom 
> templates for auto-generated UI.  So company's can have a registered L&F
> 
> that they want.
> 
> 3 - Store in-database stylesheets (CSS)  Same as above.
> 
> 4 - Define a series of pre-defined color schemes for generated apps.
> 
> Once ECCR is complete:
> 
> 4 - Provide component management links :)
> 
> I think the biggest thing would be this:    Let's make it look pretty...
> 
> let's get a UI that folks can really sink their teeth into.  That's
> where 
> things will make a huge selling point.
> 
> Of course, I'm sure I could come up with enough ideas to make you a full
> 
> time coder for ExpressoMaker :)
> 
>                                                  -Mike
> 
> 

If Mike is giving you too much to do, let me know.  I'll pitch in ;>


David Lloyd
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