On Fri, Apr 17, 2009 at 10:21 AM, Scanzano, Henry <[email protected]> wrote: > The question I have is this: There are many technologies out there to develop > Web > applications and Web sites. Why does everyone feel that Flex will cease such a > foothold to warrant the investment?
Really, I think that in any technology discussion many people make the mistake of searching for "the winner" as if there is only one. The Mac vs PC argument has been going on for a very long time, and will continue for a long time to come. Some are motivated by price, but most people I know invest in a Mac or PC because it's their own personal preference, and it's what they enjoy and feel comfortable using. There is no single "winner" and neither is going away anytime soon. I think that the Flex vs __insert_technology_here__ argument is the same. It does have a strong foothold and will continue to for some time to come. Other technologies that compete with Flex are the same. They will likely also be around for some time. I use Flex because it integrates well with other products, and I enjoy developing in Flex. It also has alot of great capabilities. So is Flex the "right choice"? Is Flex "the winner" in the competition? Is there a "winner"? That entire line of questioning seems a little counter-productive to me. When it comes to the question of investing in training (or education in general), the question I ask is how long it will take to recoup the cost of the training. If it costs you $2,000, how long will it take for that training to make that $2,000 back? In my experience, if you are putting in the effort, the skills you learn will pay you back very well and very quickly. Will Flex be around long enough to recoup that cost - absolutely. -Cameron -- Cameron Childress Sumo Consulting Inc http://www.sumoc.com --- cell: 678.637.5072 aim: cameroncf email: [email protected] ------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe from this list, simply email the list with unsubscribe in the subject line For more info, see http://www.affug.com Archive @ http://www.mail-archive.com/discussion%40affug.com/ List hosted by http://www.fusionlink.com -------------------------------------------------------------
