After uncovering very little info on the subject, I decided to write about how you can use Google Analytics (GA) to monitor usage of an AIR application. Implementation isn’t complex but it does require putting some thought into what you actually want to track since you’re using something meant for websites to monitor a desktop …
BlackBerry PlayBook – Calling All Developers
Unless you’ve been sleeping under a rock for the past month, you’ve probably heard that Research In Motion (RIM), creator of the infamous BlackBerry smartphone, is soon to release an entry into the tablet market: The BlackBerry PlayBook. This device will definitely have an impact on the future of tablet-based computing. Here’s some preliminary info …
Adobe Illustrator CS5 HTML Pack
If you’ve been longing for a way to take your vector designs straight from Illustrator to Dreamweaver, you’ll want to grab the Illustrator CS5 HTML Pack from Adobe Labs. Here’s a brief rundown of some of the features: PROS Support SVG + HTML 5 – canvas – scaleable – accessible text Generate CSS3 Live, selectable …
Flex 4 – Base64 Image Decompression and Decoding
If you ever run into a situation where you need/want to work with Base64-encoded images using AMF, here’s an example of the process involved in retrieving the encoded data packed with GZip compression from the backend. Source view is enabled on the SWF and the AMFPHP service used are included as well. To view the …
Flash Builder 4 – Java Heap Space Issues
If you ever experience a message like “Error: Java Heap Space” when building, cleaning or generating a bin-release for a project in Flash Builder 4, try the following as a remedy: 1. Open the following files: a) /install_dir/sdks/3.5.0/bin/jvm.config b) /install_dir/sdks/4.0.0/bin/jvm.config 2. Locate the following line found under # Arguments to VM: java.args=-Xmx384m -Dsun.io.useCanonCaches=false 3. Increase …
PHP Documentation Tips
Recently had to run PhpDocumentor on a project only to be faced with broken documentation after bringing all class files into compliance with proper comments. At first I thought I was missing a config flag for the command-line but, it turns out that the PhpDocumentor-1.4.3 ZIP download contains broken template elements. In the following screenshot, …
Looking for a Software Architect
There’s an opening for a Software Architect at Almer/Blank, the interactive media agency where I work. If you think your skills are up to it, I personally invite you to check out this position. We work on a lot of cool and interesting projects and our office is located in one of the best places …
Running Android on an iPhone 3G
Ran across this video from the iDroid team @ linuxoniphone.blogspot.com that demonstrates an iPhone 3G dual-booting iOS and Android. The demo covers several typical usage scenarios like web browsing, music playback, SMS and making phone calls. Looks stable enough for me to turn my 3Gs into a pimped out iOS/Android test device in a couple …
Upgrading Memory on a Macbook Pro 15-inch 2.66 GHz Intel Core i7
This happens to be pretty straight-forward even though Apple recommends you let an Apple Certified Technician (ACT) perform the upgrade. If you happen to do it yourself, you’ll need the following: an 8GB memory upgrade kit Official D-I-Y Instructions Open work area Screwdriver (the Husky HD-74501 works perfectly) With all the necessities acquired, you can …
Apple vs. Adobe – Hero’s Perspective
After reading Steve Job’s dismissive stance on Adobe’s Flash technology, I felt compelled to add my two cents on the subject by penning my own letter to Steve. Dear Steve, After reviewing your recent comments regarding Flash and the recent amendments to the Apple Developer TOS, I decided to share with you my response to …