Monthly Archives: September 2006

Flash Components vs. Flex Components

Posted on September 21, 2006 by JesterXL

Been so busy with my current consulting gig up in Detroit, I haven’t had the time to keep hardcore tabs on the community. What I HAVE seen is a good public reaction to the v3 Blaze (Flash 9) components that … Continue reading →

Posted in Flash, Flex | 7 Comments

Modular ActionScript Development

Posted on September 18, 2006 by JesterXL

In doing Flash Development for a multi-swf site, we ran into the “first class wins” problem. Basically, an ActionScript class’ bytecode is stored with the SWF that uses it. If the compiler detects a SWF being used, it’ll compile it … Continue reading →

Posted in ActionScript, Flash, Flex | 10 Comments

Expensing Expedia

Posted on September 18, 2006 by JesterXL

When you book a package on Expedia, there is no way to get an itemized receipt. A package is where you book a flight, hotel, car, or any combination. As a consultant / contractor, I have to expenses these, with … Continue reading →

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Speaking in Detroit, Michigan

Posted on September 13, 2006 by JesterXL

I am speaking about using Flash & Flex together to create more engaging, branded, and overall cooler looking Flex applications by using Flash with Flex. This is the same presentation, although a bit more battle tested, that I’ll be doing … Continue reading →

Posted in Flash, Flex | 1 Comment

MacGyver Mouse Pad

Posted on September 10, 2006 by JesterXL

Twelve hours of coding without a mouse pad, and my wrist had a painful callous. What would MacGyver do? Make a mouse pad! Materials Scotch Tape Old Quizno’s Napkin Roll over to play, roll off to stop. Click the Flash … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal | 11 Comments