mx:Panel-derived MXML component problem confirmed by Adobe

Posted on November 22, 2006 | Filed Under Adobe Flex

Adobe Q&A confirmed that the problem I described in my previous post still exists in their latest Flex build:

Thanks for filing this bug. I’ve reproduced it internally in our latest builds. It’s pretty late in the game for our next release, so the fix won’t make it into our next update of Flex, but, it might get into 3.0. The bug has been logged internally.

In the meantime, you can use the workaround demonstrated here.

Another Flex bug: mx:Panel-derived MXML component problems

Posted on November 20, 2006 | Filed Under Adobe Flex

Before I get into this one, please read my recent follow-up on the last Adobe-verified Flex bug I found. The Adobe Flex team was outstanding in their handling of that one. Let’s see how they do on this one.

The problem I’ve found this time involves creating a new MXML component that is derived from the mx:Panel container. You can’t assign visual effects to controls in the new container. Well, technically you can, but they won’t work.

Check out the example and the workaround here. Don’t forget to right click and select “View Source” if you want to see what’s going on.

Flexible Rails

Posted on November 20, 2006 | Filed Under Adobe Flex, Ruby on Rails

For anyone that reads my blog looking for Flex info, I’d like to kindly point you toward FlexibleRails. Peter Armstrong is writing a book on combining Flex and RoR.

I haven’t ordered my copy just yet as I haven’t had time to fully review the sample. Still, it’s something for your consideration if you’re interested in combining these web development platforms.

Adobe Flex switch-case bug follow-up

Posted on November 20, 2006 | Filed Under Adobe Flex

Whew! I’ve been really busy for awhile now, but I wanted to follow up on my post regarding Flex’s problems with nested switch case statements. It turns out the bug is in the Flash 9 player, not the Flex compiler. Not that that fixes anything.

Kudos are due to Adobe for their handling of this though. I received an email from David Mendels less than 2 hours after my blog posting asking that I forward details to their team. David is the Senior VP of Adobe’s Enterprise and Developer Solutions Unit (aka the Flex unit). Two days later, Matt Chotin (one of the principal engineers on the Flex team) confirmed the bug, explained it was in the player and that it was actually worse than I thought.

It’s been a LOOOOOONG time since I’ve seen this level of developer support from a vendor. Thanks Adobe!!!

Integrating RoR and Flex

Posted on October 9, 2006 | Filed Under Adobe Flex, Ruby on Rails

Wow! This is turning into a busy news day for me. I just ran across flexonrails.net, a great blog that covers the integration of these two top RIA technologies. Derek Wischusen runs this blog as well as working with Adobe’s Mike Potter on a RIA SDK that provides numerous samples of using Adobe Flex for your frontend and Ruby on Rails for your backend.

Nested Switch/Case Statements Bite You in Adobe Flex

Posted on October 9, 2006 | Filed Under Adobe Flex

I’ve been chasing a bug all day in Adobe Flex. It turns out the AS3 compiler chokes on nested switch/case statements. It compiles without any errors or warnings, but any code following it will be whacked, as in not being able to set breakpoints or examine variables while debugging.

Using if/else statements works fine, which makes no sense at all seeing as to how every compiler known to man converts switch/case statements into if/else statements.

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Flash Tracer Firefox Plugin

Posted on October 9, 2006 | Filed Under Adobe Flex

Here’s a really cool diagnostic/debugging tool if you’re developing Flash/Flex stuff. The FlashTracer plugin shows you errors and warnings for a target SWF file (Flash Player 9 Debug version required).  It’s worth its weight in gold!

I’ve been Barcamped

Posted on September 15, 2006 | Filed Under Adobe Flex, Local Happenings, Ruby on Rails

I attended Barcamp Birmingham recently. A big congrats goes out to the organizers! This was the first event of this type I’ve ever attended. I had a great time, met some nice folks and learned some things.

The most notable topics for me personally were…

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