OpenEdit Company Blog

OpenEdit Development 8-14-08

Axis Sivitz — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 20:50:19 GMT

Features

Further integration of product folders into the archive search functionality. You can now search for folders, view their contents, and download them as a zip file.

OE now works with Resin 3.2 virtual hosts.

Improvements

The OE Zip utility class now uses the file repository, which means mounted folders can now be zipped, as well as any other implementation of the repository interface. Also, we don't unzip OS X meta data in zip files.

New Archive interface.

Bug Fixes

Fixed group permission editor.

8 Deployments a Day..

Joel Halse — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:27:14 GMT

During the launch of the RMC network this past week, and since the launch of VoisinHQ three weeks ago, we have built and deployed Voisin countless times. During the first few days of an new application, we deploy a new version of the software up to 8 times per day.

This has everything to do with OEF's fallback directory structure, build server set-up, and tools for plug-in upgrades.

The process of getting bug fixes committed into the base code and upgrading live installations is incredibly smooth with OEF. In fact, it's so straight forward that we make changes, test, commit and upgrade live installations daily.

The result of our rapid deployment cycles from an end user perspective is very significant. Our users often get receive an outline of the implemented solution to the bug they encountered the same day they post their complaint. This turns frustrated users into big fans of the software.

Could you imagine Microsoft implementing a fix to your software complaints within 24 hours?

Being able to provide an immediate and permanent resolution to most small issues preventing an enjoyable user experience is making a huge difference to the success of Voisin.

Our initial success is very much a result of OEF. Thank you.

A List Apart Survey, 2008

Julie Riley — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:10:26 GMT

This is a bit off topic from OpenEdit but I think many of our users might find this interesting:

Take a look at A List Apart and participate in their survey. They are looking for all "designers, developers, information architects, project managers, writers, editors, marketers, and everyone else who makes websites. It is time once again to pool our information so as to begin sketching a true picture of the way our profession is practiced worldwide."

A List Apart is a webzine for web designers. It covers various topics of interest and advocates the use of web standards in the design process.

By the way, you can see the results of last years survey here.

OpenEdit Development 8-10-08

Axis Sivitz — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:10:54 GMT

Features

New OpenEdit toolbar allows easy setup of new OE applications

The new Mount Editor let's the admin manage all of the external directories used by OpenEdit in one central place

Improvements

Greatly improved XML document writing speed, and simplified API

Product folders can be indexed and searched by their _site.xconf properties.

Product properties may be pulled in from .xconfs

OpenEdit Development 8-1-08

Axis Sivitz — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 20:51:31 GMT

Features

Download button in filemanager and gallery to directly download file

Default filetype icons in Archive for non-images

Folders can now be indexed along with products for searching