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X2O Framework for Flex Server Integration
As RIA technologies maturing, there are increasing needs for the integration between RIAs and server side technologies. X2O Framework from We Are Mammoth is one such integration solution for Flex. InfoQ spoke with Ka Wai Cheung, a partner of the We Are Mammoth, to learn how X2O Framework fits into Flex based RIA development.
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Fluint Unit Test Tool for Flex
As rich Internet application (RIA) technologies are becoming more prevalent, more tools are being created to support RIA development. Flex unit test tool Fluint is an example. InfoQ spoke with Michael Labriala, Fluint developer and Flex architect, to learn more about using Fluint as a unit test solution in Flex development.
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Java SE 6 Update 10 is out but what does it deliver?
After being in beta for about a year and having more than 1 million downloads, the Java SE 6 Update 10 (6u10) , dubbed the “Consumer JRE” has been released. With this release which is primarily focused on the Java Plug-In, Sun is trying to deliver on its promise for an enhanced rich client user experience and paves the way for the upcoming JavaFX Desktop 1.0.
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Prana Framework Helps on ActionScript 3 Application Development
Prana is an Inversion of Control (IoC) type of application framework for Adobe Flex or ActionScript 3 based development. InfoQ recently spoke with the Prana framework’s creators Christophe Herreman and Damir Murat to learn more insights about the usage of the framework.
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More on Granite Data Service's with Project Founder Franck Wolff
Earlier this year, InfoQ discussed Granite Data Services (GDS) with project founder Franck Wolff. In this post, we follow-up with Wolff to learn more about the recent 1.1 release of GDS.
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Silverlight 2 Got Tools (RC1) for Visual Studio 2008 SP1
Microsoft has released Tools (RC1) for Visual Studio 2008 SP1 for Silverlight 2. Among other features, the tools include Visual Basic and C# project templates, intellisense and code generators for XAML, XAML design preview, debugging, and integration with Expression Blend 2.
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Adobe Releases Flash 10
The latest update to the Flash Player from Adobe Systems has been released for general availability. To take full advantage of many of the new features, developers will have to wait for the release of Flex 4 sometime next year. However, Flash 10 does bring four main improvements that should interest developers: Pixel Bender, 3D Effects, Advanced Text Layout, and changes to File Reference API.
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Silverlight 2 RTM
Microsoft announced that Silverlight 2 will be released to manufacturing and available for download on Tuesday, October 14th.
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Flex Testing with FlexMonkey
In this post, InfoQ.com discusses FlexMonkey with project founder Stu Stern of Gorilla Logic. FlexMonkey is an open source record / playback tool for testing Flex applications.
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Deep Linking in Flex with URLKit
In Rich Internet Applications, Deep Linking is the ability to link directly into a specific state of the application without reloading the application. In Flex 3, Deep Linking support was added, but does not support many advanced requirements. For those cases, Flex developers can use URLKit.
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Article: Java FX Technology Preview
InfoQ takes a look at the JavaFX preview release and talks to Sun Staff Engineer Joshua Marinacci about version 1 expected this autumn.
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Granite Data Service 1.1.0 Released with new Features and Tools
Granite Data Services (GDS) 1.1.0 GA is released this week with new features and tools to help GDS based application development.
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FlexChart: Flash Charting Application for AJAX
FlexChart is an open source Flash application built for uses in AJAX applications. The charting application is driven through dynamically through XML.
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Is the ActionScript 3.0 Debate Over?
Since Colin Moock, an independent Flash platform expert, published his post on O’Reilly InsideRIA titled “The Charges against Action Script 3.0” in July, the Flash/Flex community has been actively engaged in the discussion.
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Adobe contributes AMF support to Zend Framework
As RIA technologies and tools have been well recognized and maturing, robust server side integration is expected to become an important RIA technology improvement area. Last week Adobe and Zend announced the collaboration efforts to allow the Zend Framework support AMF.