Create Your Flex Games
I have never been a big gamer. But I remember sweating for hours at length creating my own stages in Tank and Lode Runner, and being thrilled while playing those as a kid. User-generated content in games could be the next big thing, and PlayCrafter, the gamers' next big thing.
PlayCrafter is a suite of games [...]
Breaking News With Flex and Google Maps
The apps featured on Adobe Flextv's "App of the Week" have so far remained obscure. Few links—forget reviews—are discoverable. From now on, I shall try to cover these apps every Friday here.
fo.reca.st's Breaking News Map was featured in Flextv's second episode.
The RIA gets news from Reuters using Reuters Spotlight and maps these items with locations [...]
Fresh AIR is Refreshing
Earlier this month, Adobe acted in a manner that caused much furor across the RIA community. James Whittaker, an interactive Designer and Developer, was asked to give up his domain FreshAIRApps.com for trademark infringement. As some people then pointed out, it could be because copyright law requires companies to proactively challenge unauthorized use of trademarks [...]
I’m Totally Moved by the Nature of Love
I'm sure you will as well. Just watch this video...
The 20% Animation Rule
You should read these wonderful Flash Animation Tips post by Hakim Elhattab on the media blog of Fi. Though the title has 'Flash' in it, they are all generic enough to be applied in any RIA with animation.
The tip that grabbed my attention, and all others' who read it, was the 20% rule.
"When an animation [...]
The New Flex.org
Flex.org recently underwent a complete makeover. While the previous look was geared up to get developers acquainted with Flex, the new one is more focused on community resources. Beginners can still use the Flex Development Center and Product pages on Adobe to get started.
The new Flex.org definitely seems more user-friendly, easily navigable and contains a [...]
Flex in E-commerce
Towards the end of last year, Charles wondered how RIA technologies can enhance usability in E-commerce sites. His main ideas were rotatable and magnifiable images, and an easily browsable gallery. I have come across very few websites that use RIAs not just for the main pages but also the stores.
Coyote Store is one such website, [...]
Ensure a Smooth Ride
Are you looking for an insurance quote? Does the mere thought of it dishearten you? You no longer need to sift the yellow pages for insurance agent numbers, nor do you need to hold your call to their annoying IVRS, all the while worrying whether the prospective agent may rip you off.
Insurance1.com is your source [...]
Advanced Data Visualization for Adobe Flex & AIR
Flex and AIR on their own are great for visual appeal. Elixir is a formidable package built on top of Adobe platform of Flex and AIR for creating sophisticated, interactive user displays. New in ILOG's large arsenal of graphics tools, Elixir can help make your rich apps richer with its collection of innovative and interactive [...]
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