penultim.it

Catchy Web 2.0 name, eh? I started building out the first of the 2 prototypes I introduced in yesterday's post: the URL shortener that returns back a shortened URL of the second to last link in the database, rather than the last (which would be the link the user submits). Second to last -> penultimate -> penultim.it, mostly because the domain is available for $40/year should I choose to actually build it out! Conveniently, I didn't need to hack the core functionality because the server-side install comes with it's own (very) basic API framework. Through some PHP and SQL magic, I have the functionality of what I wanted up and running:

Check it out here: http://thesis.kunaldpatel.com/share

Right now it's purely an implementation prototype, so please don't comment on how crappy it looks :-) I'd like to add another piece of core functionality (a "Copy to Clipboard" button like bit.ly has) before moving on to design. I'll come up with a simple layout and project description to frame the context and message of the piece. Once I've gotten that all set up, I'll release it for public dissemination and try to elicit feedback from non-Parsons people this weekend @ the Web Ecology Camp.

For now, please use it! I added some links as I was working for stuff, and I'll check it tomorrow to see what people have added. Thanks!