Well it’s been a while since I last posted, and it seems I’m only posting when there’s a new issue of FFD out that I can plug – and seeing as that’s only once every two months, I’d say that’s fairly slack on my part! I guess the main reason for my lack of activity here is that it’s just been really busy. What with a busy project schedule, webdu and a new issue of FFD out I haven’t had much time for anything else.

I’ll start with the June issue FFD Magazine. It’s packed with great articles, tutorials and reviews as usual and I’d recommend checking it out. It’s available online or in Borders (and other major bookstores) in the US. Not sure if it’ll ever make the sunny shores  of Oz but one can only hope…

This time round I’m extended my introduction to using Flickr in conjunction with Flash. The end result is a Flash based portfolio that is managed via a Flickr account. Much the same as the talk I gave at the AUGSA meet back in March, though a little more in depth.

Mike Chambers in his Burger King shirt at WebDU.

Webdu was amazing this year – the whole ordeal is run so smoothly and the atmosphere leaves you wishing it didn’t end so soon. I caught up with some old friends, and met a lot of new people. Highlights for me included:

• Codewars
• Both Keynotes
• The lunch time Flash Focus forum with the Microsoft infrastructure guys
• Mike Chambers on Advanced Desktop Development
• Michael Labriola on data binding in Flex
• Phil Douglas on PureMVC
• Michael Plank on simultaneous Desktop/Web development
• Being part of this year’s card game – thanks Minty
• Chatting to other Flash/Flex users over a many beers
• Free drinks at Oscars.

I’ll see your Rob Rusher, and raise you a Minty Hunter!

So apart from that it’s been non-stop work. Lots of nice projects on the go, and a really nice “internal” project which should see the light of day (in some form) in the coming weeks.

Jassa