Well, if anyone wants to volunteer to learn Objective-C, Cocoa, Javascript, and whatever programming language is needed to contribute to OmniFocus, then I'm sure you'll be able to make some contributions to developing software products and adding in your feature requests. Turn in your resumes and hopefully you'll get on board with the Omni engineers.
Yes, I know that many of us use OmniFocus as a cornerstone for our productive lives. But if you've never been on a programming development team, it's not easy.
It might be easier to do one trick pony programs that have a single focus. But to do a task manager program is a monstrous undertaking. Ask Potion Factory (The Hit List) or Cultured Code (Things) and you'll see how difficult it is. Their forums have been swamped with feature requests as much as you'll see in the OmniFocus forums.
If you want to contribute, e-mail the Omni Ninjas with your feature requests and it'll get bumped up the schedule and hopefully see an earlier release. That's what happened with the customizable repeat frequency feature request. It's still a work in progress but at least we're getting something.
However, something like tags certainly sounds like a massive undertaking that will probably require a redesign of the underlying engine and introduces a new world of metaphors and workflows that must be considered.
I've been patient and am willing to hold out for OmniFocus 2. Yes, it can try one's patience but I'm willing to stick it out.
I couldn't wait for Things or Hit List and have found OmniFocus to be a much better tool for me. But we can all scale down if we find Things or Hit List as a suitable alternative.
Yes, I know that many of us use OmniFocus as a cornerstone for our productive lives. But if you've never been on a programming development team, it's not easy.
It might be easier to do one trick pony programs that have a single focus. But to do a task manager program is a monstrous undertaking. Ask Potion Factory (The Hit List) or Cultured Code (Things) and you'll see how difficult it is. Their forums have been swamped with feature requests as much as you'll see in the OmniFocus forums.
If you want to contribute, e-mail the Omni Ninjas with your feature requests and it'll get bumped up the schedule and hopefully see an earlier release. That's what happened with the customizable repeat frequency feature request. It's still a work in progress but at least we're getting something.
However, something like tags certainly sounds like a massive undertaking that will probably require a redesign of the underlying engine and introduces a new world of metaphors and workflows that must be considered.
I've been patient and am willing to hold out for OmniFocus 2. Yes, it can try one's patience but I'm willing to stick it out.
I couldn't wait for Things or Hit List and have found OmniFocus to be a much better tool for me. But we can all scale down if we find Things or Hit List as a suitable alternative.