Pulled Apart - Part I: Introduction
Note: This is part of a series, you can find the rest of the parts in the series index.
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I have needed software that the available implementations of that type don’t solve (due to cost, features, experience, etc.). Thankfully, I like to write code and I like to share. This means I’m often writing small applications to solve problems. My current one is a podcatcher—a program that downloads podcasts, called Pull.
Pull is designed with the idea of being just a podcatcher, because all the media players out there with bundled podcatchers are either very heavy or just crap. My solution to that? Just build a tool that does one thing and does it well.
The second major design feature is that it must be portable—assuming .NET 4 is installed, it should just run without an install. 😊
Lastly, it should be quiet and just get on with the job of pulling down podcasts. I do not need to be annoyed with pop-ups and sounds all the time. My view is: I’ll deal with you when I have the time, else sit in the corner and do your job.
I thought I’d blog a series on some aspects of the development—both code and technology—as I’ve learned a ridiculous amount during the initial development. Check the series index at the top for a preview of what I have in mind or to find more parts in this series.