http://wonderfl.net/ does it.
On Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 5:04 PM, Ariel Jakobovits <arielj...@yahoo.com> wrote: >> An interactive tutorial > Would it be a lot of work for us to set up a server that could compile Flex > code and return a compiled swf for a beginner to see as they follow a lesson > plan and learn to program Flex? > > Ariel Jakobovits > Email: arielj...@yahoo.com > Phone: 650-690-2213 > Fax: 650-641-0031 > Cell: 650-823-8699 > > > ________________________________ > From: JP Bader <j...@zavteq.com> > To: flex-dev@incubator.apache.org > Sent: Friday, February 10, 2012 9:07 AM > Subject: Re: [RT] Awesome FlexNext User Experience (was: Starting with the > Whiteboard code) > > Agreed. One of the things we need to also demonstrate is the ease of > development concept, something that David pointed out with Sencha, Go > and even tryruby.org. An interactive tutorial would be great for > getting Apache Flex out to the masses for ease of use, and examples > should be focused on current-day use cases. > > I have tons of examples that are useful in my bookmark bar, and those > range from Flash IDE to Flashbuilder IDE, all using actionscript, but > not necessarily the same codebase nor framework. Should we suggest a > page added to the wiki for creating/displaying/cataloguing these > learning experiences? > > JP > > On Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 11:02 AM, Greg Lafrance <glafra...@ipass.com> wrote: >> I'd also like to see a showcase of applications developed that not only >> inspire developers as to what's possible, but provide useful code either >> for developers creating proof or concepts for internal approval or as >> starting code for actual projects. >> >> This would not be a tour de flex, but rather a number of basic applications >> for various industries. So for example basic apps for: >> >> - allowing users to manage images they have gathered (possibly an AIR app) >> - showing financial data for some stocks, with charts based on financial >> data >> - a shopping cart >> - managing one's social networks (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc) >> - mobile AIR apps that offer an appropriate subset of each app >> >> This would not be done quickly or easily, but if such apps are planned >> well, and created, and offered as open source code (with whatever is the >> appropriate license), developers from a variety of industries can more >> quickly jump into using Flex. >> >> One thing I was amazed at is that Adobe never (and most tech companies >> never do) created such multi-industry sample apps, which over time could >> include sample backend code, and become more complex sample apps. >> >> Not easy, but along with stunningly excellent documentation, can get >> developers swarming to Apache Flex. >> >> BTW, I really love the new logo. Very kool! >> Greg >> >> On Fri, Feb 10, 2012 at 8:00 AM, Martin Heidegger >> <m...@leichtgewicht.at>wrote: >> >>> Dear List, >>> >>> it can be hard to find a vision for the next version of Flex. Developers >>> like us like discussions about technical details and they are boring. >>> >>> I think that is not enough! I think we need something that inspires us to >>> create something new - something that makes us believe that the things >>> created with Apache Flex are awesome. >>> >>> We can make awesome things! >>> >>> I propose following: Lets ask everyone who listens for user experience >>> concepts - full or partial. Things that they could see Flex is going to so >>> the PPMC get a better feeling how awesome they could be. >>> >>> The proposals should be split in a few categories: >>> >>> *) _HTML/JS compatible:_ To compile mxmlc/AS3 -> html/js the concept has >>> to work within the restrictions of HTML/JS with a optional royal look and >>> feel when being built for Flash without breaking the system. >>> >>> *) _Flash super-powered:_ Systems that leverage the power of the current >>> version of the Flash Player without thinking for a second about HTML: Stage >>> 3D / HD videos / JPEG XR / Slick custom fonts / Pixelbender effects / >>> (generated audio) / ... >>> >>> *) _Touch centric:_ Focussing on the fingers: >>> Swipe/Zoom/Rotate/Expand/**Swoosh/... >>> These concepts don't need to care about a mouse or keyboard. >>> >>> *) _Fully portable:_ Interfaces flexible enough to be represented in the >>> style of various Operation systems without neglecting our need for style. >>> Awesome on Mac/iOS/Windows/Android with few adaptations. >>> >>> Some rule-of-thumbs I can think of: >>> >>> * Responsiveness is key: The more stuff that has to run at a time the >>> less likely it will rock. >>> * All assets should be open-source: Don't build on royal fonts or >>> imagery. >>> >>> What would you think of such a request? Is that something that the PPMC >>> think is useful? Should we rock that? >>> >>> Note: The various concepts should be presented in the Wiki. >>> >>> yours >>> Martin. >>> >>> > > > > -- > JP Bader > Principal > Zavteq, Inc. > @lordB8r | j...@zavteq.com > 608.692.2468
