Coronium v1.93 - Need Advice

Third Party Coronium
#1

Hi,

Would love some advice.

I am just about to release my app after 8 long months of development. I have been using Coronium v1.93. I really like the admin GUI and the simplicity of this version. I do not want to custom build my own server from scratch using Coronium LS. I lack the time and knowledge to do so. 

Having said that, a few months ago, I tried to access my admin section of my server, and it spat out an internal 500 server error. After posting on the forums and going back and fourth with support, it was due to the swap over to Coronium LS, and how my Coronium version relied on “external dependancies” (i.e. the admin) which was removed. I was told that they wrote a quick patch that fixed that problem, but it was not 100% future proof and it could happen again. (The thread is here https://forums.coronalabs.com/topic/64900-urgent-is-coronium-ec2-and-site-down/ )

This makes me nervous. I am about to launch a business based on my app, and I need this to be 100% future proof. Is there a way to save my “setup” or EC2 server locally (with the admin - I think it is Genghis) so I never have to rely on Coronium going under, or any errors like this happening again. I know I can make snapshots of my server, but there are still elements that are not on that server which can break my stack. 

Basically, I want the whole package in case something goes wrong down the line.

Is this possible? 

Any help would be much appreciated,

Thanks!

#2

Unless you know a lot about backend coding, I’d recommend just switching to PlayFab, which supports Corona. 

I was in a similar situation and had put a lot of effort into a Coronium backend, only to see the plug pulled.

Also I’d suggest you write an abstraction layer between your app and the backend service in case you need to switch again.

#3

I think I have some forks of the 1.93 code if you need them. I do suggest that unless you are comfortable with no support that you switch to another solution. Currently there are no active maintainers of this project. With that being said I am one of those who still uses Coronium as I trust my own abilities and skills verse relying on a third party. 

#4

I’m in a similar situation. How big is the risk of not switching to another solution? I only use mongodb storage and cloud code to interact with it. I find such a pity that Coronium is without support. It is well made and well integrated with Corona. I hope someone keeps it going in the future. I dont have the knowledge or experience for that

#5

Coronium itself is a collection of other open source projects. As long as you are comfortable getting your hands dirty, then I would say the risk is minimal. If you do not feel comfortable with NGINX, open-resty and server configurations then I would suggest not doing it.

#6

Thanks for your advice Steve. I would love to get the source for 1.93. My app is completely reliant on it and I can’t afford to not have access to it locally. Would you be so kind and send it me or upload it here? Thanks again.

#7

Any chance you were able to share the source for 1.93? I have the same need as David.

#8

Unless you know a lot about backend coding, I’d recommend just switching to PlayFab, which supports Corona. 

I was in a similar situation and had put a lot of effort into a Coronium backend, only to see the plug pulled.

Also I’d suggest you write an abstraction layer between your app and the backend service in case you need to switch again.

#9

I think I have some forks of the 1.93 code if you need them. I do suggest that unless you are comfortable with no support that you switch to another solution. Currently there are no active maintainers of this project. With that being said I am one of those who still uses Coronium as I trust my own abilities and skills verse relying on a third party. 

#10

I’m in a similar situation. How big is the risk of not switching to another solution? I only use mongodb storage and cloud code to interact with it. I find such a pity that Coronium is without support. It is well made and well integrated with Corona. I hope someone keeps it going in the future. I dont have the knowledge or experience for that

#11

Coronium itself is a collection of other open source projects. As long as you are comfortable getting your hands dirty, then I would say the risk is minimal. If you do not feel comfortable with NGINX, open-resty and server configurations then I would suggest not doing it.

#12

Thanks for your advice Steve. I would love to get the source for 1.93. My app is completely reliant on it and I can’t afford to not have access to it locally. Would you be so kind and send it me or upload it here? Thanks again.

#13

Any chance you were able to share the source for 1.93? I have the same need as David.