Welcome 2nd Quarter 2010
Of the many things I love about computers web site updates actually are one of them. However when I put updates here I prefer it to be of some use and not just typical blog banter. WordPress is just a far easier content management system for me then most. I would actually love to hang out a new article of substance every week, but then I would be a writer more and a developer less.
I have decided to update the them to something that loads faster, is simpler, and more functional. The previous theme though beautiful was high on resource requirement and provided no real additional value aside from aesthetics. As there are more important issues to solve (such as managing pain) the site is going for simplistic and relevant.
Talking about software, I am excited about the upcoming release. I have been adding the new dialogs for handling details for medicines, something the previous version did not handle. It also has features for reminding you of when various medicines need to be taken and when. Using the new details dialog you can mark out not only your dosages, times to take them including maximums per day. You can also keep detailed notes on specific medicines.
The new version also has some features meant to keep the data your tracking safer. For instance you no longer delete medicines completely. When you delete something it is more like being hidden from view so that all history information stays complete. Also, you can disable medicines and locations temporarily with a click of a mouse instead of the previous version which required you to adjust the name (by adding a – in front of it).
Finally, this last week I started working with graphing and charting libraries. The first version of the software was meant to be a reminder and tracking tool since the amount of medications required for pain management can be daunting to keep track of. However this new version will include reporting which will help you see the results of your treatments and know what is working and what is not.
BETA testing should start at the end of June on time for end of 2nd quarter 2010.