The original idea was to create top-notch WinForms and WPF controls (.NET visual components). However, developing single great WinForms or WPF control is pretty challenging task.
One need excellent knowledge about the framework and tools. It is much more than programming and deployment. It is also about knowing dark internals of the platform you use.
For example, the greatest challenge was doing seamless Visual Studio integration. Most users didn't know how to add a component to their software. They assumed it will "just appear" in Visual Studio Toolbox window and they just click on it and start using it.
Furthermore, most of my customers haven't just bought the component. They required some adjustments and features here and there. They also needed assistance with implementing the component even though we provided thorough documentation with code samples.
Because of the above reasons, I am currently orienting more on niche components and leaving all the buttons, combos, calendars and other typical controls to big players.
I think it is great to be distracted to be inspired, BUT when inspired, without focus you will never realize all the great thoughts.
It's the same thing my yoga teacher told me - when you do anything - you have to focus as hard as possible, as long as possible. Then re-focus to other thing and never float like a leaf on pond - this won't get you anywhere.
The original idea was to create top-notch WinForms and WPF controls (.NET visual components). However, developing single great WinForms or WPF control is pretty challenging task. One need excellent knowledge about the framework and tools. It is much more than programming and deployment. It is also about knowing dark internals of the platform you use.
For example, the greatest challenge was doing seamless Visual Studio integration. Most users didn't know how to add a component to their software. They assumed it will "just appear" in Visual Studio Toolbox window and they just click on it and start using it.
Furthermore, most of my customers haven't just bought the component. They required some adjustments and features here and there. They also needed assistance with implementing the component even though we provided thorough documentation with code samples.
Because of the above reasons, I am currently orienting more on niche components and leaving all the buttons, combos, calendars and other typical controls to big players.