Journal Entries
Feb 15, 2008
Where I self-promote…
I’m working on an visual interface that allows users [or more specifically, me] the ability to add new entries to the database behind Bildkorten. As of right now, when a user launches Bildkorten all the necessary data is retrieved via Perl from a single flat file. While that solution works fine, a relational database provides far more flexibility for whatever improvements, enhancements, or tomfoolery I feel compelled to implement.
When I first planned and build Bildkorten, I wanted an interface based strictly on a grid. Each element visible on the page needed to directly relate to that grid. And while the result was rather pleasing, it was also rather stark.
With this new back end interface, I’m aiming the develop the visual character of the project. I’m thinking about something a little more fun than a 20 x 50 grid.
See where I’m going?
