Looking really good.

On the subject of MVC frameworks, I would definitely take a look at Cakephp (v1.2, very stable even though it’s beta) if you’re a php’r and enjoy the speed etc that Rails affords. Although the docs have been lacking in places, with efforts like the CakePHP Cookbook things are definitely moving in the right direction.

I’ve used it almost exclusively for my php work over the last 2 years and have found it a real asset.

Cheers,

Jon

I just thought I’d pop back here and say a big “thank you”.

Your post here really influenced my platform decision in the end and I went for Rails for my new website that I’m building.

@Jason Kitkat – we must stop meeting like this!

I am now sitting here with a fully deployed, live and working site in about three weeks from scratch that does so much more than I would have been able to achieve through other means.

It’s not perfect yet, and the Rails learning curve took a while to work through – lots of ‘false summits’ along the way.

Thanks again for sharing and @Jason Kitkat – we should catch up soon because we’re bound to be working on exactly the idea without knowing it I am sure…

Stef

I am hoping that you maybe sometime in the future do a workshop or two that focuses on Rails. As soon as you announce it, i’ll be getting my seat.

Cheers again.

Andy

I tried CakePHP and found it to be a bit of mess and depressingly undocumented. I’ve stuck with my own framework for now but the Rails siren keeps calling!

All the best,
Jason

I’m currently trying to work out the best framework for me to adopt for a lovely new project I’m getting off the ground.

I’ve had false starts with Rails, then back to my own CMS, then onto another one, and now I’m currently considering CakePHP / CodeIgniter / Rails as my platform.

Interesting to see that you made such progress in so short a timescale with so clear a vision of what you wanted to achieve. As someone commented above, the building part is easy – it’s the ‘deployment’ parts that seem to cause us headaches.

Stef

If you like a framework MCV and active records but didn’t want to skip away from PHP there is always CakePHP.

Glad you’ve checked out Rails. I told you it was great! :-) That’s a sweet looking app.

I really like that you Carsonified peeps are happy to expose your design process – between your words and the thoughtful suggestions in comments it’s good stuff.

Too few companies understand that knowledge increases in value when you share it.

As a ex-PHPer and a new Rails fan, you should check out the Symfony framework (www.symfony-project.com)…

I know you said you’re still working on the copy (obviously), but just in case you don’t spot it, you have “your done” instead of “you’re done” in the last step box… (I’m a pedant!)

Throw it into the first step, one extra field isn’t going to make things “unwieldily.”

Nice new app! It would be great to see a full size version of the flowchart – I’m actually studying them for my degree at the moment!

Adam, would be useful to include some details on how you integrated a payment system into the app. That is something that I have not had the courage to tackle and it is the area that usually gets left out of the books and tutorials but is vital to any web app.

Ryan good luck with the TV stuff.

Thanks James.

@Vladimir @Dan @Stewart @Dave – Thanks for the kind words!

Looks fantastic. How many of you guys worked to developed it?

This looks great, and really emphasises the power of a good developer and Rails.
We have moved to rails for our own backend (in YoDiv.com) and from my point of view the business benefits are really huge. A great, agile, quick development process.

Look forward to seeing the next installment, and with regards the logo, it’s a great first kick.

Dan