FastForward.NET: Beta 4 Release

It’s been a while, I’ve been side tracked with trying to track some performance issues with CC.NET. I have just posted the binaries for the fourth beta – although most of the changes have been around for a few weeks. The following items have been added/fixed:

• Swapped Ok and Cancel buttons
• Cleaned up the settings dialog so the name of the tab is not on each button within the tab
• Added a double-click action to the all projects grid – the user can choose which action to perform
• Added servers and projects to the system tray – clicking on a project triggers the double click action

I am running this as my CC.NET monitor and it seems to be working. I know there are a couple of issues with configuration that need to be resolved, otherwise it is ready for release

The binaries can be downloaded from https://www.ohloh.net/p/FastForwardNET/download.

FastForward.NET Relocated

I’ve been having a number of issues with SourceForge – mainly with its performance. And I’m not the only one – one of the other developers for CruiseControl.NET has been so frustrated that he has set up his own Subversion server, together with a Trac instance.  Additionally, he has been kind enough to let me host FastForward.NET.

So, everything has been moved from SourceForge. I will keep an eye on SourceForge for any issues that people may raise, but I won’t be updating it at all.

So, here are the links for FastForward.NET:

• Trac (issue tracking and documentation): http://dev.nauck-it.de/projects/show/fastforwardnet
• Subversion (source code): http://svn.nauck-it.de/fastforwardnet
• CruiseControl.NET (CI Server): http://build.nauck-it.de/server/build.nauck-it.de/project/FastForward.NET/ViewProjectReport.aspx

Many thanks to Daniel Nauck for letting me use his servers.

FastForward.NET: Beta 3 Released

Yes, I’ve managed to stick to my weekly release schedule – I have just posted the binaries for the third beta. As well as expanding the installer to include the build templates and release notes, the following items have been added/fixed:

• Added a properties display for projects, servers and build queues
• Added global error handling and reporting
• Save the position of pop-up windows so they can be restored when re-opened
• Remove the next build date display if a project does not have a next build time
• Standardised on how the server name is generated – should now always display the local name
• Added the server name to the build visualisations
• Fixed bug where plug-ins can be duplicated
• Plug-ins can now hide the application instead of closing
• Added estimated time of completion

This release is now a lot more stable – I have been able to run it for the entire day on machine without any crashes. However, if you find any issues, let me know

The binaries can be downloaded from https://www.ohloh.net/p/FastForwardNET/download.

FastForward.NET: Beta 2 Released

I have just put out a second beta of FastForward.NET: https://www.ohloh.net/p/FastForwardNET/download. This fixes a number of bugs, plus adds some error logging (still working on adding more).

I will try and release a new version every week while in beta, so let me know of any issues…

FastForward.NET: Beta 1 Released!

I have just published the first beta for the FastForward.NET Monitor application.

I’ve labelled this release a beta as it contains all the basic functionality I was planning on adding.  So, unless anyone comes up with a pressing reason for adding new functionality, what you see now is what will be in the actual release. Of course, I will still fix any bugs, and I know there is a bit more polishing to do.

You can download the latest installer from https://www.ohloh.net/p/FastForwardNET/download. Or if you’re daring you can get the latest source from SourceForge (this will have any additional bug fixes, etc.)

Let me know if you find any issues, happy testing…

FastForward.NET CTP Release

I have just released the first CTP of FastForward.NET. This can be downloaded from https://www.ohloh.net/p/FastForwardNET/packages.

At the moment, the installer only contains the monitor application, which is the only part that is anywhere near completion! If you want to see what I am planning to add over the next few months, I have put together a roadmap at SourceForge: https://sourceforge.net/apps/trac/fastforwardnet/roadmap.

Also, for those wanting to see the code for FastForward.NET, the repository is at SourceForge. The project URL is https://sourceforge.net/projects/fastforwardnet/, and Subversion repository is https://fastforwardnet.svn.sourceforge.net/svnroot/fastforwardnet.