December 2011
1 post
Communication and usability
So, my brain is fried. That goes without stating having just returned from NTE (http://nte.org.au) for 2011.
Though, what does that have to do with the subject?
Well. Simply put. Everything. The first few people I talked to at NTE complained about the iPhone app. There was too much data required to get started. I thought it was all useful but they found it a hindrance.
Further, they...
November 2011
1 post
NTE app and 2011
Well, it’s that time of year again. Many students are gathering in Canberra in about 10 days to hear more about Jesus. But what does this have to do with software development?
Everything.
This year the students are able to get the most out of NTE by using an iPhone / iPad app that helps them to take notes while listening to the numerous talks which are being given. These include not only...
June 2011
1 post
Lessons from writing the Summit App
So having written an app for Super Summit run by Christian Union in Victoria (through whom I enjoy proclaiming the truth about Jesus to uni students during the day), there are a couple of lessons that I should learn from the experience.
What ever the project, how ever simple you may think it is, take your estimated time and allow yourself four times as much.
The little things count. Get the...