In my opinion, ActionScript has the worst datatype for dates. They may be a joy to man handle in Flex, but they are not very compatible with any other program.
April 15, 2009
April 14, 2009
Using Value Objects in Postgres and Flex
Using VO records with the Postgres/PHP/Flex trio is the way to go. It guarantees that your objects come over in the correct format in direct correlation to what you have going on in all three programs. ZendAMF really likes VOs, too.
April 2, 2009
Actionscript vs Postgres – Boolean Values
Actionscript does not send boolean values that Postgres can take. You need to work a little magic on the way over.
April 1, 2009
Database Connection Class – Flex,PHP,Postgres
We reuse our database connection many times throughout our code. The call is a bit complex and continually copying it was a waste of space. We came up with a class. This is the DBConnection.as page in its entirety.
March 29, 2009
Safari Books Online
If you need a reference source, you should consider Safari Books Online. It’s a small monthly investment to have access to so many resources including video and books. All the great O’Reilly books are there along with a multitude of other publishers. It should be included in every programmer’s arsenal.