Monday 25 February 2013

More work done on hexagon page

So...
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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