After 22 years: some stats

Today is 22nd anniversary for Class Viewer. Is a little app that has carried me much and is still strong somehow. Where naturally that is from people showing interest in a lightweight tool that just works.

Lifetime downloads according to SourceForge as am checking now 11:50 am EST: 54509.

Total countries: 175

So that is same as before where yeah that's most of them. Cool. Who knew 22 years ago would circle globe? I didn't.

Simple thing though: build tools that just work.

Open source can be insurance

Over 20 years ago back in early 2004 had no idea what to expect on SourceForge when put up Class Viewer for Java. Now am like, hey I insured my position in software development with a future forward minimalist UI and simplicity for easy maintenance.

Yeah. It can be that simple! Isolate a problem you want fixed? Fix as simply as you possibly can? And open source might just...but odds are NOT in your favor.

I like that hint towards Hunger Games as yeah is a basic try that many can do! So managing of expectations is smart. But you are likely to learn things.

Myself? Am pondering how I did it. Global for two decades and AI are helping me understand why. Here's some screenshots to cover last year. Yeah.

Returning here

Was pondering giving up on Blogger so stopped posting. However, am returning to development now that AI can help. 

And my Class Viewer for Java project hosted on SourceForge links heavily to this blog! Oh.

So am back! Have to refresh on Java but am looking at updating app. More info soon.

Publication on the fly with AI

This blog has SO MUCH content can cruise literally for years and keep finding things. I piled on with very highly concentrated information sharing -- expecting arrival of machines to help process.

Imagine: blogs with AI web packaging capability that can generate say an ebook for YOU focusing on areas of YOUR interest, for a fee naturally. Is publication on the fly.

Here's a link to a Google doc with AI presentation of web packaging more general concept: Packaged Content Concept

Free ideas shared for global good! Note was at a research site hosted by lmsys.org and definitely wanted to use appropriately. Prompt was part of testing AI capabilities.

Concepting: superhero creation

Found myself contemplating idea of a superhero who is a police photographer. And then figured identical twins could handle better. That way can dart away to handle superhero drama as other twin would just take over.

Here is full concept I tweeted out.

Concept scenario Twin Photog Crimefighters:

Identical twins share a love of photography, martial arts, and crime fighting!

After a freak event (your choice) gives them superpowers, they move to NYC (or your preferred) where one is a police photographer, while other is freelance.

They both are credentialed as police photographers and officers get used to having one or the other.

Where they keep radio communication so can race off for superhero things. With freelance twin best able to juggle saving the city with job.

Free idea. I wonder if is unique.

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So that's what I tweeted. Can use concept to get abstractions for making up your own superhero. Can study to understand how that works.

This morning talked out with Llama 3.1 through Instagram access point and model had good ideas! I asked if could share some on ways superpowers might be gained.

From Llama 3.1

The origin story of how your Twin Photog Crimefighters gain their superpowers is a crucial element. Here are some ideas to consider:

1. Mysterious Camera: While exploring an old camera shop or thrift store, they stumble upon a mysterious, antique camera that imbues them with powers.

2. Chemical Accident: A freak accident involving photographic chemicals or a lab experiment gone wrong grants them superhuman abilities.

3. Alien Encounter: While on a photography assignment, they encounter an alien entity that bestows powers upon them.

4. Genetic Mutation: They discover they have a rare genetic mutation that's triggered by their passion for photography, martial arts, and justice.

5. Supernatural Event: A strange, supernatural occurrence (e.g., a meteor shower, solar eclipse, or mystical ritual) grants them powers.

6. Advanced Technology: They stumble upon advanced technology (e.g., a top-secret government project or a futuristic device) that enhances their abilities.

7. Magical Artifact: They find a magical artifact (e.g., a talisman, amulet, or crystal) that holds the power to grant superhuman abilities.

Feel free to mix and match elements or come up with something entirely new! The origin story should reflect the tone and direction you want your narrative to take.