Ever wanted to track the next hundred or thousand reach? This is exactly what this Widget is intended for:
A Tutorial-oriented approach
Besides the "utility" aspect of a widget tracking your SDN points, I wanted to show the easyness with which Widgets can be created: - some images - a description file (straighforward, nothing to be afraid of) - a bit of Javascript for handling actions and that's it, it is as simple as that!
For people who want to start writing Widgets, you will this Wiki page guiding Widget fans through the process of this simple Widget (compared to other Widgets from Abesh Bhattacharjee or Prakash Darji, thanks to them for showing the path!) creation. Wiki page on SDN Points Widget
Improvements
Some limited functions are accessible from the toolbar at the bottom of the Widget: - link to your Business Card - link to your Details (not completely stable, though...)
Ideas for improvements are numerous: - little side-panel animation each time your points are increase with the nature and name of the submission (forums, blog, ...) - list of your favorite members along with their own points - ...