John Cox

Blogs · @wyome

Tagged productivity · everything

SynchroEdit

SynchroEdit is a browser-based collaborative editing tool that allows multiple users to simultaneously edit the same document while seeing real-time synchronization of all changes, with each user's edits displayed in a distinct color and marked with their position flag. The system consists of a request server, a Java-based sync server, and browser-based client scripts that track changes through the DOM rather than traditional locking mechanisms, enabling users to safely edit different sections without interference even during network lag. The tool is designed for various collaborative scenarios including pair programming, wiki editing, conference note-taking, and classroom collaboration, and can be integrated into existing platforms like MediaWiki and WordPress.

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Wyome (Xaraya Blog)

Athenana is a personal curation and bookmarking service where users save links, notes, images, and highlights from across the web, organized through tags and search rather than folders. The platform offers flexible publishing options—from keeping items private to sharing them on a personal front page or blog with RSS feeds—and interoperates with other software through open standards rather than proprietary APIs. It's one of several carefully-made small apps built by a solo developer, currently available by invitation at athenana.com.

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