Part of this session was a meeting with Calvin. He and I went through some of the differences between the desktop and the web version of the adilas label builder. We also talked about the difference between test and live (data and setup configurations). As we go forward, we are going to need a sharp JavaScript developer for the adilas label builder app and web version.

Calvin showed me some web based canvas and layout programs. Here is a link to one called flowSharpWeb. Not exactly what we are looking for but it has some of the concepts that we are looking for. Basically a full blown web layout program to allow our users to build and connect all of their custom labels designed and entered into the system.

There are always multiple ways to do these things. We just have to figure out our way and style.

We had some talks about outside consultants vs the primary developer. The new guy doesn't know the product as deep as the original or primary developer. Sometimes that is good and sometimes that is a disaster. We are going to work on creating a stepped plan... Going from a working Windows app to a full featured web app.

Calvin and I looked at some database tables of what we have and what we still need. We will need some of his sheet label specs and sizes. As part of this process, both Calvin and adilas will be passing different sections and pieces over to each other to get this plan and process in place. As we move forward, we would also like to get some training for the label builder and what the user expectations are/could be. We also talked about recording one of our next meetings as we try to transition existing code from Calvin over to the adilas side. We want to capture what we can without having to make Calvin do the same things over and over again.

After Calvin and I were finished. I did a bunch of emails to finish out this time period.