This is a third status update on the progress of Viewbook V3, the project name for ‘Viewbook Version 3′. It’s hard to believe, but it has been almost a year since we announced the development of Viewbook V3 on this blog. We were fully aware that completing this project would take a long time. But we are the first to admit that it sure is taking a wee bit longer than expected.
Although a lot is already accomplished we discovered in the final quarter of 2011 that the underlying technical systems would need significant revision to perform at the levels that both you and we expect. That meant more work, and more development, so we kept working and developing every day. So, anybody having concerns about V3, it’s time to rekindle your excitement about the project. This is where we are.
We currently have a functional draft version of V3. It is not ready for public viewing yet, still the page designer and editor is there, as are the individual expansion modules which make all the new features possible. Paul, our lead designer, is working on the user interface framework. He is finalizing the rules, structure, and all the user interface components necessary to provide an intuitive and satisfying user experience. Another exciting development is that Paul is working with a well known icon designer to freshen up Viewbook’s icons. To hasten the creation of our new infrastructure we hired two new developers, Bas and Joachim. Since they started, progress has made a giant leap forward. Soon there will be new impressions of our progress at v3.viewbook.com.
It is great to talk about all the progress that we are making, but the bottom line is that we need more time to finish V3. It is still impossible for us to offer a definitive release date, but we want you to know that it is our intention to make the best product possible. We are dedicated to doing this correctly, and are not prepared to release a product that is less than extraordinary. As a Viewbook user, you will be the first to try and test the new product when it’s ready. Some of the bravest (or luckiest) among you will be able to contribute directly if you are chosen as alpha-testers. We will make an effort to keep you in the loop with more frequent updates on our progress on this blog and on the V3 development site. Your patience is greatly appreciated, as is your input. Thank you.
> Follow the development process on v3.viewbook.com
