Day 17 topics:
First Caroling gig of the season, the idea of a “Gig Map” for this blog where I’m appearing and here’s the Coder’s challenge:
Using the Google Maps API and an XML file ( basically, an adapted KML file) that would list the gig’s information in a chronological order with aging map markers and a indicator of some type of whether the gig was a public gig or a private gig, with these parameters.
Markers
- Over thirty days away – first type (color) of marker
- one week to thirty days away – second type of marker
- Under one week away – third type of marker
- Day of gig – fourth type of marker
- Past gig – drops off the gig map
Two types of gig
- Open to the Public – shows address in list
- Private performance – only shows Gig date and time, no address in list
Here’s an example of my XML File I built, it contains actual gigs performed two years ago, as an example of the type of information for the map.
I have
- A better guide for the song Christmas Angel
- Two shock mounts for my condenser microphones purchased.
- A new e-mail address contact@withavoicelikethis.com
- A much better way to lay down tracks that makes it easier for me to sing
- A way of being able to do post production that makes sense to me
- A way to remix the song A Round for the Holidays
- A computer issue I get to work out or see if it simply disappears (not a bad thing, just something to be done)
- Some advice on how to resolve the issue and keep it from happening again
- A renewed appreciation of equipment that works with no issues
- Resolved the memory issue with my computer from yesterday
- An interview tomorrow night on the Indigo Room: Creating Our Reality
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