Top 10 Mistakes Tool Developers Make

Nascode

Hello guys, i stumbled upon a great article on Gamasutra about mistakes tool developer makes. http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/185773/the_top_10_mistakes_tool_.php

I hope Gideros could get better and better and avoid mistakes like on the article

Cheers @atilim @gorkem @deniz @ar2rsawseen

SinisterSoft

The website is much better than it was before.

gorkem

@nascode this article makes me realize there are still lots of things todo

OZApps

@gorkem, it would be nice to see some of the learning/take away from this article in the coming months... along with documentation and sample code if someone wants to see them online rather than just accompanying gideros studio download.

thanhquan1512

how about an official facebook page?

ar2rsawseen

That is really one great article.
@OZApps have lots of great ideas to provide for better learning curve, but first things first, porting docs and finishing website

@thanhquan1512 oh but there is one: http://www.facebook.com/GiderosMobile

You can check http://giderosmobile.com/ footer for more social links. We are also planning GiderosMobile youtube channel, with test and tutorial videos

OZApps

@arrsawseen, waiting.... waiting... up up up...

Hope that the direction and the time taken are both beneficial and helpful... we are a patient lot.

OK times up... :P

hgvyas123

it would be always good to copy and paste such a complicated username )

hgvyas123

argghhh that spelling looks intentional

OZApps

I can't believe I missed it...2

hgvyas123

well i realised 2 r quickly just after posting

ar2rsawseen

Oh you guys.

Here is a work in progress, if you are interested in
http://docs.giderosmobile.com/reference/gideros

unlying

Is it possible to keep old version alive? It was so comfortable to use ctrl+f there.

ar2rsawseen

@unlying all in one webpage version with new design will probably be available with each Gideros SDK download, like it is now.

Also the main pages list all objects, methods, events and properties, so you can find anything you want there and go to proper section.

Another option might be to implement a search in docs.

What do you usually search for?

zvardin

Docs look like they're off to a good start!

Scouser

@ar2rsawseen: Like @unlying, I also like the all on one page system. It's not so much what I (or @unlying) search for in particular it's just so much easier to use ctrl-F to clarify something.

The problem with a search facility (which should be implemented as standard anyway) is that someone might not know what class/function they need but know what they want to do. Maybe someone wants to apply a force (or usually a directional speed) to an object but don't know that a physics body would cover their needs.

Something else I think should also be added to the website is a FAQ based on the questions asked in this forum, linking to both the answer on the forum and also the relevant page in the documentation. I realise that this is a huge task BUT if done correctly would help both new and seasoned users find what they want quickly and easily.

*edit*
Also maybe a more efficient search facility would help so that users can actually find what they want