The first Alpha Release of the updated Intype Snippets for CodeIgniter is now available for download at Intype Snippets for CodeIgniter Google Code site.

In order to update to CodeIgniter 1.7.1 the Validation snippets have been replaced with the snippets for Form_Validation, as well as the new Form_Validation Helpers. To use the new bundle, if you were using the previous release delete/move the previous CodeIgniter 1.6.3 bundle directory and extract the new snippets. The new replacement tab triggers are listed in the menu - almost every trigger has been changed to avoid the multiple snippet search list wherever possible

A screencast showcasing the new snippets will be available later in the week on this blog.

Sometimes things come along that really capture your imagination. At the moment I'm working on 5 CodeIgniter applications, both in my day job (finally!) and for a new startup company in the UK.

The company site is a simple web presence, nothing fancy. The applications for work are more interesting, replacing old reporting systems and creating a slick AJAX interface using jQuery. As I don't get to do much web development work as a part of my day job, I'm really enjoying getting my teeth into some serious development. It's quite refreshing!

For all of this, CodeIgniter is saving me (and therefore my employer) time and effort. Re-using libraries, and extending existing applications, I've been able to maintain the core elements of the system (for example, a single login session) across them all.

Thank you CodeIgniter!

I've opened up a Google Code project for the Intype Bundle for CodeIgniter.

All of the changes made to the snippets will be submitted to the project while I update the files for CodeIgniter 1.7.1

This site needs more blog posts!

A recent article on ProBlogger '7 Ways to Keep Fresh Content Flowing On Your Blog' has given me a few new ideas for blog posts and I'll be writing the first in a new series this week. I've had a few emails asking me if I've stopped updating this blog. Truth is, I've been so busy recently that I haven't had the time to devote to the site I'd like to.

Forthcoming Site Updates

1. Requested often is an update for the Intype bundle for CodeIgniter. Work on this is already under way on for the new Form Validation library and other changes in CodeIgniter 1.7.1. The new bundle will also include snippets for use with the built-in helpers, which I believe is an important addition. I will also be submitting my changes back to the originator of the bundle for Textmate.
   
   
2. I'll be adding some more functionality to the blog. I'm not using a product like WordPress so I'll be adding the updates in phases. First up will be enabling the overdue User Comments and RSS feeds.
   
   
3. New sections on the site, including Screencasts, Tutorials and Articles. Although not yet shown, these sections are ready to go and are just waiting for content. Currently I have ideas for a wide range of subjects - though I expect to focus on I.T. related issues at first.


CodeIgniter Version 1.7.1 has been released. This version contains many new features and enhancements, as well as nearly three dozen bug fixes. It also includes a critical security update for applications using the new Form Validation library with field arrays. For a list of all changes please see the Change Log
Source: CodeIgniter News

This site has now been updated, and I'm glad to say I haven't found any issues!