For those who have used Parsley as their application framework knows just how powerful it can be. However, there is something that has annoyed me slightly over time.
When I’m designing a system, I always try to use proper Flex practices. Practices like using MVC to separate components and business logic, making components truly encapsulated and reusable, etc. The problem that I find with Parsley is that it only allows you to use Injection based views for its MVC architecture; the View knows something, either a Presenter or a Model, and it’s always injected in by the Context. The problem is, if you have several projects that need the same components but different frameworks, you can’t freely interchange those components between projects since the view is tightly intertwined with the Parsley injection.
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Some of you might of heard of the Courier before, but it seems like this wonderful device will never make it to the millions of interested consumers. I’ve been hearing about this device for a while now and thought it was a really good idea, but never seen any pictures or videos, until now:
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While I was at FITC 2010 I took the opportunity to quickly interview some of Big Names in the industry and hopefully get a perspective from different people about the Adobe products and their line of work. My first interview was with Val Head, Senior Designer & Developer at New Perspective in Pittsburgh, PA. She runs the Flashpitt conference and is co-manager of the Pittsburgh Adobe Flash User Group (PittMFUG).
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That’s right, it’s here, everyone rejoice.
When I moved here from Ottawa I thought to myself that NYC would be full of Flex gurus. Sadly, that is not the case. I’ve met many developers, but very few experts in the field.
This is my way to try and change that. I’m hoping that this will become the place where Flex developers of all skill levels meet, discuss, share and learn from each other.
If that interests you, join the group and come out to our inaugural meet June 7th. Pizza will be provided.
I’m an avid follower of Engadget, it’s my one stop site for electronic news. Lately, it’s been going a little crazy over the whole “Apple vs Flash” (I say ‘Flash’ and not ‘Adobe’ cause they are not against the company, just one of their products). A common trend I’ve been noticing is that no matter the background, there seems to be a lot of people bashing Flash.
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