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New screenshots have been added that reflect some of the recent changes in the CVS repository such as the addition of the database editor and some user interface changes.

ToSpeak 0.2 pre-alpha has been released. This release has some important fixes in it, such as eliminating duplicate choices and kana translation errors.

However, this is still a pre-release, so errors are to be expected. There is still a slight problem with duplicate choices that will be fixed in the next release.

The initial release of ToSpeak 0.1 pre-alpha has been made available. Functionality is limited to Japanese kana flashcards, but the user does have the option of switching between hiragana, katakana, and all kana. Give it a try and see what you think.

--Tom

The database is finally in a stable state, and has been validated against the schema. The JAXB classes have been created, as well as their corresponding doc files. Database connectivity has been established.

GUI layout design has been completed. Work has begun on physically creating the GUI. After this has been completed, work will begin on event handling.

I have decided to use XML and JAXB (Java Architecture for XML Binding) to handle the database. Why? A few reasons. XML is widely used and supported on almost all platforms, which is a definite plus for this project. Building an interface for adding and editing language content shouldn't be too difficult. JAXB seems like a very nice architecture as well.

Planning has begun for ToSpeak. See the forums for ideas and suggestions. Everyone is welcome to share ideas.