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I have been keeping ColtonProvias.com a little bit more updated with development than this blog. However, once I have MusicHostr.com done and ProviasDigital done, activity on this blog should pick up again. Anyways, check out my own blog for MusicHostr.com updates:
MusicHostr.com has gone through several versions and in the latest incarnation of the idea, I have returned to the original intent of the website. In the past hour, I have set up and installed MusicHostr.com 3.0 alpha 1, which has been in development for a good duration of time. Of course the feature set is very basic, but don’t go thinking that this is the extent of the website. In the coming week or two, alpha 2 will make its appearance with more features, many problems fixed, and more genres for music.
It’s going to be an exciting time for MusicHostr.com!
The website is well into development and I am currently working on the skin. It features a slicker skin and is cleaner (so far) and more organized (so far). I just thought I might as well show you a screenshot of the new skin for the site:
Finally some well-awaited news. The revised version of MusicHostr.com has been started and user functions are close to done. The design will be based on the current design for the site, except with fluid width and a few enhancements. AJAX is going to be playing a role in this version due to the Prototype and Script.aculo.us frameworks. There are also more features that will make their appearance in this updated version, but I’ll save those for later.
On a side note, when the new version goes live, all current users will receive an email informing them how to update their passwords. This is due to the switch to a more secure method of storing passwords in the new version for precautionary purposes. I will try and post more often during the development of version 2, and assuming everything goes perfectly, might get it out within a few days after Christmas.
Somehow, the listen count for each song has mysteriously disappeared. I am looking into recovering the listen counts to a set of recent values, so please bear with me as I fix this problem.
UPDATE: I have restored the listen count to the last backed-up values.
I have finished downloading the source code for MusicHostr.com (I have so many different copies and version of each file, it was just better to download the one being used on the site). Base classes development should start tonight.
MusicHostr.com version 2.0 is coming soon. Wait, I just released version 1.0. Alas, the code has serious flaws that prevented me from adding on needed functions. Instead, I am redeveloping the entire website from the ground up. I am taking into consideration all of the feedback that I have gathered from version 1.0 and am ready to begin coding. For those who are curious, keep watch on this blog as I will try and keep it up to date on the development.
Oh yea, 2.0 does mean the user module will be overhauled. I don’t know if I’m going to switch it to a new system or not, but I’ll have to decide on that soon.
I will be holding a live question and answer session on September 23, 2007 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. You will be able to watch it/listen to it at http://ustream.tv/channel/provias-digital
Please feel free to ask questions about MusicHostr.com.
Colton Provias
I’ve been promising updates to enhance the feature set of the site. This morning, I received a question via the support address asking where they were.
Well, the updates are being worked on, so are the main functions of the site. Literally, the site is being rewritten from the top down. Even though the site was written to be easily extendable before, some of it was coded incorrectly and makes it a hassle to make it extendable. All of the data will remain in place, but some things will be enhanced, some will be fixed, and etc. Here’s a list for the curious (most will implemented when the updates are released):
Users currently experiencing problems uploading files will have the problem corrected
Comment form will be fixed
Website will be redesigned to make the site easier to use
Introduction of RSS Feeds
Rating system
Support System (Including Reporting)
More extensive MusicHostr.com Profiles
Tagging
Featured Upload/Composer
Better IE Compatibility
Better Administration System
Private Messaging Capability
Social Networking
Grouping
Albums
The site is progressing well. I would also like to announce the downloads function. To enable MP3 downloads of your music, go to your Manage Music screen and click edit for the song you want to enable downloads for.
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