As the World Wide Web's landscape has evolved from the days of
multimedia-void static HMTL pages, the need for a dynamic interactive medium
for Web applications has become apparent. Adobe Flash, as many developers
know, is the most widely distributed, capable technology for achieving this
new Internet medium. But Flash developers can't achieve the features expected
from modern Web applications with Flash alone - for Flash's resources to be
put to proper use, Flash must team up with a server-side technology capable
of functionality such as database access and file manipulation. Microsoft's
newest Web technology, ASP.NET, is a perfect counterpart for Flash, putting
powerful capabilities at the fingertips of Flash developers, created using a
programming language that is bo... (more)
ASP.NET has done an exceptional job of evolving the 3 and n-tier web model,
in particular the business logic layer. .NET server controls such as
DataGrids, DataLists, and Calendar controls provide adequate presentation-
tier elements, but their reliance on outdated Web technologies limits their
potential. The Macromedia Flash Player, in conjunction with the .NET
FlashOrb, provides an eng... (more)
As the World Wide Web's landscape has evolved from the days of
multimedia-void static HMTL pages, the need for a dynamic interactive medium
for Web applications has become apparent. Adobe Flash, as many developers
know, is the most widely distributed, capable technology for achieving this
new Internet medium. But Flash developers can't achieve the features expected
from modern Web applic... (more)
As the Internet evolves, the demand for a Web interface that rivals the
functionality of desktop applications has become evident. The solution is the
"executable Internet," a rich-client technology boasting a client-side
browser plug-in capable of making the user's experience of a Web page much
more interactive and powerful. The combination of ASP.NET and Macromedia's
Flash Remoting is o... (more)
The world of Flash development can be a dangerous place. Although Flash
offers the most comprehensive set of tools for Web site user interface
development, there are numerous pitfalls that can cause a project to go sour.
Flash's complexity can result in "two-day" projects taking two weeks,
database access becoming nearly impossible, and file sizes that are daunting.
I'll talk about some ... (more)