Version 1.1 - Andromeda

Today we set out for the goal of releasing the new 1.1 version titled "Andromeda". We don't really have a reason for why we chose constellations, but its a nice pattern to fall into, plus its fun. This new version is going to allow users to create topics for different categories, such as: Housing, Entertainment, Sports, etc. Currently there are not many categories implemented, but we plan to release more as time goes on.


We're unsure how this will affect the database so there might be some instability or repetition, but it should be a good learning experience.


Apart from the new patch we have a list of things we still want to do:

• Deleting topics/messages
• "Paging" through topics/messages
• Making the file that initializes categories admin access only
• Customizing which categories show on your main page
• User preferences/properties
• Adding additional categories

NorseFeed Version 1.1 on its way...

The current NorseFeed Version 1.0 is up and running. Visit norsefeed.appspot.com to leave feedback. We are currently working on releasing NorseFeed Version 1.1 that implements on adding categories to our webpage.

NorseFeed Version 1.1

Implementing "Categories":
- Database Modified
- Main page displays categories + topics
- Select categories when creating topics
- Page that lists category topics
- Adding categories to the database
- Adding categories to following/ following to categories
- Modifying Topic Page to display category

Other Implementations:
-Deleting Topics/Messages
-Iterating through database
-Customizing which categories show on your main page

Categories:
Food
Entertainment
Sports
Housing

The beginning of the end...

The first time we met this semester we were asked to identify things that went well and things that we could have done better. After talking for a little bit, we decided to try and follow a few resolutions:

1. Keep our blog up to date
2. Manage our mercurial better
3. Spread the word
4. Identify our "Big Stones"

After a chance to listen to some Luther alumni on Tuesday about their experience after Luther, we met again on Thursday to begin work on our project. We have a few things in mind to start this semester off. After a few classes of Internet Programming, we wanted to clean up our files for stylistic purposes. We also intend to start flushing out our website so that it has more functionality than just posting messages.