Wcode widget development application

When we first wrote about "Dashcode," a rumored, consumer-level widget development application that Apple has in the works, reader Bryan pointed out Wcode [note: I could not get the Wcode site to open in Firefox 1.0.7] in a comment he posted. So I checked it out.

It's pretty nice. Upon first launch of the wizard, you're presented with four options: Create a default widget, an RSS reader, a countdown or a search widget. Make your selection and your prompted to give your widget a name and navigate to the files you intend to use as its front image, back image and icon.

From there, you can edit your index page (complete with some basic code), plist, javascripts and style sheet. Preview your masterwork in Safari, and then click compile and "wow" your friends. I found it easy to use and well organized. Wcode costs $15US and requirers Mac OS 10.4 or later.