[flexcoders] Framework choice
Hello, Which easy to learn framework to use to have a modular application ? Thank you, Christophe
Re: [flexcoders] Framework choice
Well, I'd say learn the Flex Framework, the Flex Component LifeCycle, events, and parameter passing. Adn you'll be easily able to make modular, encapsulated Flex Components that can be re-used amongst different Flex Applications. Beyond that there are plenty of frameworks out there (Cairngorm, PureMVC, RobotLegs, Swiz) that will give you an approach on building applications. But, I find that the end goal of using such frameworks is long term application maintenance, not component modularity. Can you elaborate on what you mean by modular applications? On 6/14/2010 7:23 AM, Christophe wrote: Hello, Which easy to learn framework to use to have a modular application ? Thank you, Christophe -- Jeffry Houser, Technical Entrepreneur Adobe Community Expert: http://tinyurl.com/684b5h http://www.twitter.com/reboog711 | Phone: 203-379-0773 -- Easy to use Interface Components for Flex Developers http://www.flextras.com?c=104 -- http://www.theflexshow.com http://www.jeffryhouser.com -- Part of the DotComIt Brain Trust
Re: [flexcoders] Framework Choice
One feature which i dont like about most of the flex frameworks is the use of flex events for business logic communication E.g. one module trying to notify others about a business logic based alert. The synchronous notification pattern borrowed from Cocoa seems to be a better approach in case of multi-modular scenarios. Below is the link to the same - http://blog.cjtech.co.uk/index.php/2009/03/02/a-better-way/ On Wed, Mar 24, 2010 at 8:46 PM, Jake Churchill reyna...@gmail.com wrote: I have been tasked with architecting a large application for a company a friend of mine works at. I will also do some of the coding and act as a mentor, teaching people on staff the ins and outs of Flex. In the past, I've always used Cairngorm and Cairngorm w/ UM Extensions for a framework. I wrote a very basic app w/ Mate once just to learn it and I didn't really like it. So, my question to everyone here is what Framework would you chose? Keep in mind, the people I'll be working with are relatively new to flex and the application is going to end up being quite large. Down the road it will likely have an AIR counterpart. We might use modules but for now I'm staying away from that because it adds another layer of complexity that in the initial stages is not needed. My thoughts on this are that Cairngorm would be easier to learn for them and they had talked about brining more people on in the future for this project. If that's the case, it would likely be easier to find people familiar with Cairngorm than some of the alternatives. But, I don't want to rule out any of the alternatives if they might actually be a better choice. Opinions please. Thanks! -Jake Churchill
[flexcoders] Framework Choice
I have been tasked with architecting a large application for a company a friend of mine works at. I will also do some of the coding and act as a mentor, teaching people on staff the ins and outs of Flex. In the past, I've always used Cairngorm and Cairngorm w/ UM Extensions for a framework. I wrote a very basic app w/ Mate once just to learn it and I didn't really like it. So, my question to everyone here is what Framework would you chose? Keep in mind, the people I'll be working with are relatively new to flex and the application is going to end up being quite large. Down the road it will likely have an AIR counterpart. We might use modules but for now I'm staying away from that because it adds another layer of complexity that in the initial stages is not needed. My thoughts on this are that Cairngorm would be easier to learn for them and they had talked about brining more people on in the future for this project. If that's the case, it would likely be easier to find people familiar with Cairngorm than some of the alternatives. But, I don't want to rule out any of the alternatives if they might actually be a better choice. Opinions please. Thanks! -Jake Churchill
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http://www.robotlegs.org/ http://www.robotlegs.org/Although your final choice may come down to personal opinion, I find that Robotlegs is the best overall framework out there. It is solid, supports modules and is easy to learn. It also has great docs, a solid reference implementation and plenty of examples. Perhaps most important though, it has one hell of a great community that will bend over backwards to help you. Steve On Wed, Mar 24, 2010 at 8:16 AM, Jake Churchill reyna...@gmail.com wrote: I have been tasked with architecting a large application for a company a friend of mine works at. I will also do some of the coding and act as a mentor, teaching people on staff the ins and outs of Flex. In the past, I've always used Cairngorm and Cairngorm w/ UM Extensions for a framework. I wrote a very basic app w/ Mate once just to learn it and I didn't really like it. So, my question to everyone here is what Framework would you chose? Keep in mind, the people I'll be working with are relatively new to flex and the application is going to end up being quite large. Down the road it will likely have an AIR counterpart. We might use modules but for now I'm staying away from that because it adds another layer of complexity that in the initial stages is not needed. My thoughts on this are that Cairngorm would be easier to learn for them and they had talked about brining more people on in the future for this project. If that's the case, it would likely be easier to find people familiar with Cairngorm than some of the alternatives. But, I don't want to rule out any of the alternatives if they might actually be a better choice. Opinions please. Thanks! -Jake Churchill
