Glory Math

Recently I added Facebook image sharing to Glory Math 1, and it was my first experience with the Facebook iOS SDK. I used the newer Sign Sign-On feature, which briefly takes the user to the Facebook app to ask them whether your app can access their Facebook profile. The docs are good, and the whole process was pretty straightforward, but one aspect of the authentication process really annoys me: Every time my app launches again, the user must go through the authentication process with Facebook. The first time the user authenticates, it'll ask for access, but every time after that, it just tells the user that they already approved the application for access, and they just have to tap "Okay". This process seems pointless to me. So, I tried to find a way around it.

Version 1.1 of Glory Math 1 is now available on the App Store. Not only does this version run faster and look crisper, but it now features full-screen iPad support. I've also added the ability to pause animation, and to take screenshots quickly and easily. Get it now in the App Store. Read more about Glory Math 1 Update Featuring iPad Support

My new iPhone App "Glory Math 2" is now available on the iTunes App Store. Check out the Glory Math Home Page for more details on the app itself (including a short video featuring William the cat). Excitement! Read more about Glory Math 2 in the App Store

Read more about Glory Math 2: The Video

I've made a lot of progress on Glory Math 2... it's starting to make some beautiful music! In case you missed it, I posted a video of the work in progress last week (although it's already come a long way since then).

But aside from working on the app itself, there are always the accompanying materials to be made, such as the icons (big and small) for the iPhone, and the App Store itself. Today I thought I'd share with you what I have for that so far: Read more about Glory Math 2 Icon Work

Read more about Glory Math 2 is Coming Along

My friend Matthew has repeatedly told me that I should try out NetLogo to aid me in my experiments with cellular automata (such as Glory Math), and a couple of days ago, I finally took his advice. Man, he was right. Read more about Experimenting with NetLogo

Read more about The Math Behind Glory Math 1

Recently I experimented with taking successive screenshots from Glory Math 1 and laying them out next to each other. I wanted to share with you the results of the experiment. It makes a neat desktop wallpaper. Read more about Glory Math, the Wallpaper

Today I added some support forums to the Coffeeshopped website. So, now there's a central place to get help, give feedback, and discuss Sphericle, HourPatch, and Glory Math.

Sign up and let's get the conversation going! Read more about Building a Community: Coffeeshopped Support