So, after many weeks (sorry, can I blame MAX?) I'm finally picking a winner for my ColdFusion contest. The winning entry is entry three by David B. To be honest, I was happy with all the entries, which sounds like the normal tripe that people roll out at these things, but the whole for this entry was to look at how people solve problem, and see what common mistakes that they (really, all of us), make. In that regards, I'm very happy. I had some issues with his submission's code, but I liked the ability to save data and the use of the computer playing along with you. I'm sure my readers will argue that I'm wrong (grin), and that's fine.
The good news is that I twisted the arm of my contact at Macromedia Press and I'm giving a copy of the Web Application Construction Kit to all of the entries I reviewed. (Thank you Macromedia Press!)
So - readers - what did you think? Outside of taking too long, was this series useful, and did you learn from it? If so, I have an idea for the Intermediate Contest and will go forward with it.
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I loved it, it was a great time having a pro look over my work and giving me feedback. I good way to learn what to do and what not to do... Keep it up..!!!
-Chris
Well finally. Let's get the Intermediate Contest rolling. Oh and, what will the prize be :)?
I thought the contest was great. I found it just as interesting to see how people interpreted the challenge visually as from a programmatic standpoint. Was also interesting to see different ways you can approach the same problem. A good reminder that there is often more than one solution to the challenges you are facing.
Looking forward to the intermediate contest!
His code display the incorrect number of computer guesses. Here's the link of a partial game. Enter 14 for the final correct answer and it tells you the computer reached it in 5 guesses, but the data indicates 6 guesses.
http://ray.camdenfamily.com...
I do like how I can mouse over the link and get the correct answer in 1 guess though :-)
I didn't even see that winning entry until now...Ray...I thought this was a Coldfusion developing contest, please don't tell me you choose that because of the interactive design...
No, it wasn't because of design, but just that I liked it. So the fact that he had both you and the computer playing just really stuck with me. To me, that isn't front end design per se, but design of the application in general. This is ALL very subjective, so I assume not everyone will agree. The main point was to look at code, which we all did. :)
Ok, becuase I am a terrible designer. Okay, so let's get that intermediate/advanced contest rolling! What will the prize be?
Can't wait to see and participate the intermediate/advanced contest
Nobody has seen my code (http://ray.camdenfamily.com...
I think you are not a good "richter" Ray. :)
Yeah, sorry Gert. For the last two entries I didn't show the code. It wasn't because your code sucked or antyhing, just that I needed to wrap things up.
Richter?
Prize? ... :)