Ben Forta's Blog - Flex

Amethyst 2 Launched

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:17:00 -0400

It's been a while since I last mentioned Amethyst, SapphireSteel's Visual Studio based IDE for Flex and ActionScript. SapphireSteel has just announced the launch of Amethyst 2, with lots of new features including support for Flash based (non-Flex) form creation.

Apache Flex Site Live

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 22:32:00 -0400

Apache Flex is a top level Apache project (and has been since back in December). The official ">Apache Flex project site is now live.

Presenting Apache Flex

Tue, 25 Dec 2012 23:23:00 -0400

Whoa, I can't believe this one slipped by me. Apache Flex is out on incubation, and is now a Top-Level Project. The formal vote by the Apache Software Foundation Board occurred on December, 19th 2012. Apache Flex is still on the Apache Incubator site, but that should change shortly. Congrats to the team on this milestone!

Alan Greenblatt On Apache Flex 4.8

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 09:51:00 -0400

Fellow Adobe evangelist Alan Greenblatt weighs in on the release of Apache Flex 4.8, the first release of Flex under its new Apache license and model.

Apache Flex Has Arrived

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 13:11:00 -0400

Apache Flex 4.8.0 is the first version of the Flex SDK released under the Apache Licensing model, and is designed to be compatible with the Adobe Flex SDK version 4.6.0. Download it now!

Win 360Flex Tickets From On3

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:34:00 -0400

Tell On3 why you, or someone you know, is the MVP of the Apache Flex project, and should win one of two full 360Flex passes based on their contributions.

Whitepaper Explains Adobe's View On Future Of Flex

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:47:00 -0400

We've just published a whitepaper explaining Adobe's view of Flex and its commitments to Flex in the future.

Apache Flex Has A New Logo

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:26:00 -0400

The Apache Flex project has a new logo. This winning design was created by Adrian Knopik of Fuse Collective.

Flex User Group 2012 Tour European Dates

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:43:00 -0400

Following up on the Flex User Group 2012 Tour: North America Dates dates (mentioned recently), Flex User Group 2012 Tour: European Dates have now also been posted.

Holly Schinsky Provides A Flex Update

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:13:00 -0400

Fellow Adobe evangelist Holly Schinsky has posted an update on Apache Flex progress.

Flex User Group 2012 Tour North America Dates

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:43:00 -0400

The Flex User Group 2012 Tour: North America Dates have been posted. Watch for Europe and Asia dates coming shortly.

Chicago Tribune Likes The AIR Based Politifact App

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:57:00 -0400

The Chicago Tribune is running a story on how to Track the primaries and the candidates this election season. The first app they picked? The Flex and AIR based PolitiFact app.

Flex Accepted As Apache Incubation Product

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 19:00:00 -0400

Title says it all, see this message.

Flex Joining Apache Incubator Voting

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 10:37:00 -0400

Bertrand Delacretaz has announced that the proposal to have Flex join the Apache Incubator is now open for voting.

Adam Flater On The Future Of Flex

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:37:00 -0400

Earlier this week we hosted a summit to discuss our plans for Flex and the partnership with Apache Software Foundation. In attendance was Roundrach's Adam Flater who has shared his thoughts on the subject. This one is worth the read, both the post and the comments.