GeekCode

[tanffn]

If you don't know what it is (I didn't until a few days ago) you can have a look at the following url:
http://www.geekcode.com/geek.html

I wanted to write a GeekCode generator and update+add their latest ver. things is im not sure what’s better:
JavaScipt – harder to code, and will leave the code open to be modified by others (I see it as a bad thing, I don’t want a “new” reversion poping out every other day)
Java – will look nicer, much easier to code and will be closed. BUT you’ll have to install JAVA.
Or .Net – which I know nothing about :)

What do you think? The generator is intended to "people like us" :roll: so how many of you don't have Java installed?

[grudzio]

Why not in Pascal?

[tanffn]

As its a simple program, I don't think people would like to download and install it only in order to use it for 2-3min..

but if you get into a site and the app is already "running" and waiting for you might spend the time to use it.

I can also write a Delphi ver, will take me only a few minutes to write (comparing to hours of agony with Java..)

[jdarling]

This may be of some help to you: GeekCode.xml (http://www.eonclash.com/GeekCode.xml)

I made it up for a sample application to build/read GeekCode. Never finished it, so if you complete something let us know. Lazarus open-source would be nice :)

[grudzio]

Personally I have nothing against downloadng such apps. But probably its a matter of taste. As for the online version Java applet would nice. I would have a reason then to finally install Java :)

[tanffn]

..Never used XML :oops: , so I’ll just write my own file handling code.

so JAVA it is! right after it I will write a Delphi ver.

[jdarling]

..Never used XML :oops: , so I’ll just write my own file handling code.

so JAVA it is! right after it I will write a Delphi ver.

I hate to toot my own horn, but download my XML components (http://www.eonclash.com/). They are quite basic, cross compile for windows and linux, and soon will have a version for FPC. From the feedback that I've seen over the years, they are the perfect starting point for people learning XML with Delphi/Pascal.

Course I may be wrong :shock: but hey I'm a conceded developer :evil: so I'll never admit it :lol: .

[tanffn]

I've seen about a week ago when I tested your "XML Browser Lite".
Thing is, I just don't see the advantages of this file format. its easier for me to code my own file structure (custom fitted to the app) and its also easier to maintain.
At least thats my point of view.. perhaps had some bad experience with XML as a youngster :)

[jdarling]

I can understand the not liking XML. If nothing else you should be able to use the Lua scripting capibilities of the browser to export the file I posted to whatever format you want. No sense in doubling your work load by having to re-create the list. Can't wait to see it though :)

[tanffn]

Here it is, the 1st version (hope you have installed java by now :wink: )
http://www.global-rd.com/ariel/java/test.html

There are still a few problems, it does not allow all options, which will obligate manual editing of the code. :( I’ve just noticed it so I didn’t have time to fix it, not even sure how.

:arrow: Give me more feedback this time :!: :)

[jdarling]

Well, its interesting. You didnt' need to do it in Java to do it the way you did. Simple HTML would have done just fine.

You said it already, but it needs work on the *nix (BSD) question so you can choose an OS type.

Now you have to decompile them as well and tell someone what they are from the geek code :).

[tanffn]

I was thinking about doing it with javascript, but java allows me more freedom. (And its much easier :) )

[grudzio]

Very nice. If You could make font bigger I would be gratefull. And how about making translator from Geek Code to English?

[tanffn]

Final ver is up and running :)

I'd appreciate comments and topics to add/modify in the GeekCode.

Thanks grudzio, I will create the translator after this ver will stabilize.

[tanffn]

So I am the only geek around here!? :wink:

[Firlefanz]

I used an online Geek code generator for making my Geek code on my homepage. :D

There are already several Geek code generators and readers online. :wink:

Firle

[Firlefanz]

Your explanations are very good. But the 'Previous' button does not work, also the back button of my Internet explorer does not.

Firle

[Firlefanz]

For the type of geeks other generators allow a multi-select.

PS: Oh I see a more button.

[Firlefanz]

Entertainment and Politics Items are missing?

[tanffn]

Thanks for the feedback Firle! :)

I didn't know there are other Geek code generators online, I didn't look tho :oops:

Nope, Entertainment and Politics should be there.. its just splitted, intro for Entertainment and the subjects.

[Robert Kosek]

It's JAVA which I don't allow to run via browser for established reasons (http://news.com.com/Java+flaw+could+lead+to+Windows,+Linux+attacks/2100-1002_3-5464872.html), and the fact that I simply dislike it.

Make it in Delphi or PHP, and that's another matter. :P

[tanffn]

Make it in Delphi or PHP, and that's another matter. :P

In the 1st post I asked about that dilemma, no one objected to java

[Robert Kosek]

I couldn't reply in time due to work, and the fact that I didn't check it out prior to then. Sorry.

[tanffn]

Hey man, don't worry about it :)

I might remake it, if I’ll have some free time to learn a web-related-language, which I doubt be anytime soon.