Embarrassed? Don't be. Our last meeting we had several designers in the audience. Funny thing is if you show up and sit quietly we'll never know if you're some awesome mega cool developer or a tax collector. I learned that technique in college everyone assumes you understand what's going on if you just sit there. Of course that's also how you fail too so questions are a good thing regardless if they reveal your skill level. We aren't going to give you a test or bite you. ;-) The point of the meetings is to network and learn. Hopefully from any skill level. I guess it might be about time we have a intro session or some more beginner level talks if people are feeling intimidated. Sounds like there is some interest just between this thread and last time.
Charlie On Fri, Oct 23, 2009 at 2:51 PM, Sarah Davidson <[email protected]> wrote: > Thank you to all three of you. All of the answers sort of helped with > different things. > > And yes, I would say traditional web scripting — a graphic artist needing > something harder to do so I'm building a personal project with Flex to > learn, but I keep getting stuck because I feel like everything is a mess. > I'll definitely be doing more reading, Jason... I have been wanting to go to > a meeting but am embarrassed. > > Thanks again. Sarah > > On Fri, Oct 23, 2009 at 2:02 PM, Jason Vanhoy <[email protected]> wrote: > >> A folder structure (or a package structure) is quite different from a >> design pattern. It almost sounds as if you're coming from a more >> traditional, web scripting type background than, say, a Java or C++ >> background. What might serve you well is to read up a little on some Object >> Oriented principles. Depending on what you read, those materials should >> suggest application organization schemes, code reuse methods and a ton of >> other nifty things. Above all, keep in mind that Flex is an asynchronous, >> object-oriented platform, so things like code execution order and code reuse >> strategies don't necessarily transfer from something like ColdFusion or ASP >> or PHP. >> >> Additionally, stopping by an AFFUG meeting is a great way to pick up tips >> and ask about concepts and whatnot. The pizza is usually tasty as well. >> >> Good luck, >> Jason >> >> On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 10:21 PM, Sarah Davidson <[email protected]>wrote: >> >>> Hi.... this is the first time I've tried this and I'm just beginning with >>> Flex. Please excuse what may seem like silly questions :) >>> For most things I have been trying to do, I have been able to find >>> solutions online or in my books, but the one thing that I can't find any >>> good and consistent information on is organizing everything. All the >>> examples work with just one file. So far there are two things that I'm >>> trying to figure out (since my project has lots of files): >>> >>> - A folder structure (design pattern?). I want to be tidy. >>> - A place to put all my WebServices so I don't have to copy different >>> pieces to every single component. Is there a way to do some kind of >>> include >>> that references a file that lists all my services? >>> >>> Thank you! >>> >>> >> >
