I'm back at uni and working hard again.
Today a bit more work was done on Arcc.cc, specifically the hexagon page (link for the lazy). It still has a couple of small pieces of code that need to be written (or rewritten) but overall its functionality is acceptable.
Breakdown of changes:
1. Switched from iframes to javascript.
- Removes the reliance on openprocessing.com.
- Faster load times.
- No java applet permission requests as it draws straight to canvas.
2. Changed from a straight up layout to request and interaction based, also changed the size of sketches.
- Gives a more clear place for viewing.
- No more confusion and scrolling.
- Borders to know that happens when you click a navigation button.
- Allows for more organisation and layout, and sets a set size for sketches.
- Con - the change of size of one sketch causes quite intensive load (this is due to the sketch itself as well as the fact that it is being drawn in a browser).
3. Implemented JQuery.
- Can modify content on the page much, much easier.
- Quickly implemented and can be quickly added to.
What I learned from today (in chronological order):
- My Web Development class is not nearly as fast paced and awesome as my Internet Art class.
- Hackertyper.net is good for trolling other students who aren't as computer literate as I am.
- JQuery is AWESOME! and can do all the things.
- Revere Occam's Razor. It is your god.
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