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MooCube v1.0

A few hours later and its done. I think that I have found a good stopping point release MooCube version 1.0.

Client Side-Features:

  • It’s not the Word Press Default.
  • Banner and Logo change color when you use the mouse-wheel over them.
  • Banner and Logo colors can be changed using the color buttons.
  • The Cube Button can be used to bring up the glass view panes. On them can be found recent posts, recent comments, search, RSS Feeds and Login.
  • It has always been available, but now it is recommended to register as a user of the site. This will make it so you don’t have to put in your information every time you want to comment.
  • Google Ads displays properly and with non-abrasive colors.
  • Many new custom icons.

This is a test of the emergency Blockquote system. If this were a real blockquote it would be all quotey and say stuff about things.

Admin-Features:

  • Built in Google AdSense Manager
  • Custom color choices of header and logo
  • All images references contain in CSS
  • Well documented Code
  • MooTools implementation
  • Standards compliant fluid design
  • IE7 and Firefox compatibility
  • Widgetized Header, Footer and Sidebar

Known Issues:

  • Transparent PNG does not always load properly resulting in a darker image. This resolves it self at random times. (Priority: none)
  • Left glass panes are jumpy in IE. Probably due to float issues, but cause still uncertain. (Priority: very low)

Soon to be updated:

  • Headers: Glass and Sidebar
  • Allow multiple posts on the front page
    • Ability to collapse posts
    • 2-4 More custom icons

If you have any suggestions or questions, I am always open and interested in feedback. Likes, dislikes, loves, hates and neatos. As the designer and programmer, you can often get railroaded into a certain style. Taking a step back and listening to some constructive criticism can go a long way.

I’ve got some ideas already about the journey to v1.5, in addition to the updates I plan to do, but I think I will hold off on them for a bit. It’s been a pretty intense process so far. I’ve had to re-learn CSS, XHTML and PHP. On top of that I had to learn how to build templates for WordPress, utilize the MooTools library and I took the time to learn Dreamweaver.

The life of a programmer never stops, but look for regular posts to start up again soon.

MooCube v0.9

You may notice that things have changed a bit around here.  The new template is nearing version 1.0 status.  As is, Version 0.9 is stable enough to be implemented for testing purposes.  Unfortunately I don’t have an easy way to set up a test server or test location.  That means that I will have to test on the live WordPress installation.  This is incredibly bad practice, but the only one available.

Some features that you may have noticed:

  • Use your mousewheel on the banner image to change it’s hue.
  • The buttons to the right of the content allow you to change the header image to certain preset colors.
  • The Cube button”explodes” the glass display units.
  • IE is likely extremely busted right now.
  • The page, aside from the mootools include, is fairly light weight for what it does.
  • The page is 99% fluid.

The list of things yet to do for v1.0:

  • Perfect fonts and styles
  • Perfect List styles and Blockquotes
  • Adjust for the short comings of IE
  • Figure out why comments are not being displayed

In the mean time you can help yourself out by getting Firefox, the only browser you should use.