I’m currently working on a rapid development framework, which combines the MVC pattern, a Data Object, a DB Wrapper, AJAX helpers, and many other things implemented as helpers, rather than as the typical framework approach, hindering development more than speeding things up. I like to have more control over my apps than CakePHP offers, so I’ve taken it upon myself to write my own alternative. It’s certainly not as refined, but that’ll just take time. Also, documentation will actually be beneficial for people unlike CakePHP.

I’m in my new apartment, all set up except for a few things. I’m going to be buying some wood and building a desk for my living room, and I’ve ordered some LEDs and with the help of my friend Mike we’re gonna set up my living room with some low-power bright LEDs. I’m thinking of putting them up behind some wax paper, to sort of diffuse the light and soften it. Next up is to find somebody who can paint, especially on a large scale, because I’d like to be able to have a sweet mural/painting on my wall.

My friend Josh and I have decided to use Adobe AIR to develop our own todo list with built in timer to keep track of hours spent on projects at work.

I’ve also decided I’m going to build my own desk, and I’ve already got the designs. It’s going to be 30 inches deep, and about 4 feet wide. The back half of the desk will have an elevated platform for 4 monitors to sit on.

Lastly, I’ve begun twittering regularly, so check me out and follow me if you like: http://twitter.com/dmsuperman

Alright, I’m off for now but I’ll be coming back soon with more updates, and eventually the framework will be posted for public use.