Help with garage project (Silverlight chess library)
RobertKaucher
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Just wondering if anyone would be interested in helping with a "garage" project. Basically I'm working on a Silverlight library for programming chess related controls such as a PGN viewer and controls for training tactics via puzzles. Any one interested in helping out?
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Xcluziv
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Sounds interesting!!!! I would be interested in learning more about it
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RobertKaucher
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Well, I have only started on some of the most basic classes and I am quite concerned that I actually have no idea what I am doing. I'm kind of looking at classes written by ChessCafe on CodePlex (writtenin C# but not for Silverlight specifically) and Chesspresso, which is a Java library with a similar purpose. I think Silverlight is really the ideal sort of platform for this and I am shocked that nothing exists in the open source arena for it. Currently I am writing a library to parse PGN files and their annotations. It's actually much harder than I ancticipated. I think I need to look into ChessCafe's code in more detail. But this seems like a worthwhile project for learning the finer aspects of .NET.
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Xcluziv
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RobertKaucher wrote: »Well, I have only started on some of the most basic classes and I am quite concerned that I actually have no idea what I am doing. I'm kind of looking at classes written by ChessCafe on CodePlex (writtenin C# but not for Silverlight specifically) and Chesspresso, which is a Java library with a similar purpose. I think Silverlight is really the ideal sort of platform for this and I am shocked that nothing exists in the open source arena for it. Currently I am writing a library to parse PGN files and their annotations. It's actually much harder than I ancticipated. I think I need to look into ChessCafe's code in more detail. But this seems like a worthwhile project for learning the finer aspects of .NET.
I'm going to look at that ChessCafe tonight when I get some time. I'll send you a PM or email so we can stay connected as well -
RobertKaucher
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What should we name the project? I'll set something up on codeplex for us.
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Devilsbane
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RobertKaucher wrote: »Just wondering if anyone would be interested in helping with a "garage" project. Basically I'm working on a Silverlight library for programming chess related controls such as a PGN viewer and controls for training tactics via puzzles. Any one interested in helping out?
I'd love to help. Unfortunately I only understood about 2% of what you said so I think you are going to have to count me out on this one.Decide what to be and go be it. -
westward
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I too only understand that it sounds like you're creating a game to play chess
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mattlee09
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I too only understand that it sounds like you're creating a game to play chess
I couldn't have been the only one in a chess club as a kid, lol.
Anyways - I'm not worth a nickel for programming (gotta draw the line somewhere).
Just thought I would add in I think I get what your going after.
Not to be a downer or anything, but your going to check each move to make sure it's legal, right?
(Makes my hair stand on end thinking about it). -
westward
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BISHOP sitting at (4, 4) can go to (3, 3) or (3, 5) or (5, 3) or (5, 5)
or something.
Sounds fun - I do actually like programming, not sure I'll get good enough to get a job in it though...competition is fierce. -
RobertKaucher
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BISHOP sitting at (4, 4) can go to (3, 3) or (3, 5) or (5, 3) or (5, 5)
or something.
Sounds fun - I do actually like programming, not sure I'll get good enough to get a job in it though...competition is fierce.
You should join us. You'll get the chance to learn .NET (C#/Silverlight) and add something to your resume.
How about SL-ChesSDK for the project name? About as creative as I can be at the moment. -
nerdydad
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RobertKaucher wrote: »
How about SL-ChesSDK for the project name? About as creative as I can be at the moment.
How about I'm allergic to the sun, so let me bury myself in something indoors. That may be a little long though. -
RobertKaucher
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Or "One more reason for my wife to want to divorce me"?How about I'm allergic to the sun, so let me bury myself in something indoors. That may be a little long though.
