Try the Wild Side of RIA - Graffiti
Sometimes you just feel all those menus, panels, VBox, HBox, Grid and so on are so boring. Once a while you’d like to tip-toe into the wild side and see what it looks (or feels) like. Here is something you can do, graffiti on your UI. Here is the place you can do that, […]
10 Free Vector Digital Maps for GeoWeb RIA
From time to time you may want to put a vector map on to your flex application. You may not need a Google Map or other GIS functions. All you need is a good vector map you can decorate it with your own tools. Here are some you can get fro free:
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 […]
Beautiful Flex Skin and Style for Sharing
I came across this site, Fillcolors, and really like it.
Adobe on Youtube
Ever since videoblogging became a rage, we have seen various kinds of official youtube channels coming up from the Royal Monarchy to Paris Hilton to FIFA 2008. Corporations whose modern marketing techniques now involve reaching people by helping and alluring them with inside information didn't take long to catch up with the trend.
I am not [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
One Year of Flex Camps
I wish all Americans a Happy Independence Day. Let us hope that the economy woes will soon vanish.
Last July, the Adobe Flex people conducted their first Flex Camp in San Francisco. Ever since there have been several camps held even outside USA: Romania, Italy, Canada, Singapore, Portugal, Poland.
Every Flex Camp is filled with talks, presentations, [...]
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