Ironcoder V: And they’re off
Ironcoder 5 is on.
The API is the “ScreenSaver.framework” API.
The theme is: “Life“
You have until 5PM CST on Sunday, April 1st (April Fools Day) to submit your entries. Submit your entries here: http://ironcoder.org/contest/
Winners will be announced after 5PM CST on Sunday.
Come to the #macsb channel on irc.freenode.net if you have any questions or send email to “chairman at ironcoder.org”.
More information on the API here: Screensaver Framework Reference If you’ve never written a screensaver before this might be your chance to do something a little bit different. But don’t forget, just because the API may be ScreenSaver.framework that doesn’t mean you need to write a ScreenSaver…
This might help you debug a screensaver (or provide other inspiration): www.cocoadev.com
Example Screensavers: www.jwz.org
Great OpenGL Screensaver Resource: www.reallyslick.com
Lots of screensavers here, with source: www.epicware.com
Excellent tutorial on writing screen savers: www.macedition.com
SaverLab: dozingcatsoftware.com
You’re cheating if you submit this: mikeash.com
Maybe you want to put a custom view in a Screen Saver. Mark Dalrymple will tell you how to write one.
More links from twedge on #macsb: mactech.com, cocodevcentral.com #1, and #2
Scott Stevenson has put up a very nice links page: theocacao.com
More information on the theme: here, here, here, here, here, here, here and here.
No sample app this time. You’re on your own!
Good luck.
April 1st, 2007 at 3:35 pm
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