Comments on: My 360|Flex Writeup http://dougmccune.com/blog/2008/03/01/my-360flex-writeup/ A blog about Adobe Flex Sun, 06 Jul 2008 04:18:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.7 by: nwebb.co.uk » Blog Archive » 360|Flex Europe Roundup http://dougmccune.com/blog/2008/03/01/my-360flex-writeup/#comment-72445 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:25:29 +0000 http://dougmccune.com/blog/2008/03/01/my-360flex-writeup/#comment-72445 [...] It's a joy to attend a conference where the majority of sessions are not dumbed-down for flex beginners (Doug McCune said something similar about Atlanta). I guess 360 events are the "Were-Here" of conferences, while all others I've attended are more akin to "Flashkit" - i.e. they may have a couple of really advanced sessions but the bulk are usually aimed squarely at those starting out (nothing wrong with that of course, but it's great to finally see the balance addressed - thanks Tom, thanks John!) [...] […] It’s a joy to attend a conference where the majority of sessions are not dumbed-down for flex beginners (Doug McCune said something similar about Atlanta). I guess 360 events are the “Were-Here” of conferences, while all others I’ve attended are more akin to “Flashkit” - i.e. they may have a couple of really advanced sessions but the bulk are usually aimed squarely at those starting out (nothing wrong with that of course, but it’s great to finally see the balance addressed - thanks Tom, thanks John!) […]

]]> by: nwebb.co.uk » Blog Archive » 360|Flex Europe (less than 2 weeks left) http://dougmccune.com/blog/2008/03/01/my-360flex-writeup/#comment-68347 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:51:57 +0000 http://dougmccune.com/blog/2008/03/01/my-360flex-writeup/#comment-68347 [...] If you are still in two minds you may well be swayed by reading what Doug McCune had to say about 360|Flex in Atlanta ("I think this was the best Flex conference ever put on") [...] […] If you are still in two minds you may well be swayed by reading what Doug McCune had to say about 360|Flex in Atlanta (”I think this was the best Flex conference ever put on”) […]

]]> by: Christopher Keeler http://dougmccune.com/blog/2008/03/01/my-360flex-writeup/#comment-62254 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 18:45:00 +0000 http://dougmccune.com/blog/2008/03/01/my-360flex-writeup/#comment-62254 @Michael: spedizioniere di evento Ciao! @Michael: spedizioniere di evento

Ciao!

]]> by: Michael Labriola http://dougmccune.com/blog/2008/03/01/my-360flex-writeup/#comment-62052 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 04:08:20 +0000 http://dougmccune.com/blog/2008/03/01/my-360flex-writeup/#comment-62052 Thanks man. That's cool to hear. I think you are right on that the audience is maturing as the speakers do. I always learn something at these conferences both through the questions I get asked and just listening to everyone else talk. That's one of the coolest things about 360 Flex. No one shows up with their cup already full. This conference was awesome. I was stoked to give a presentation that technical and actually have people show up and be interested. Now I just have to learn to say event dispatcher in Italian. Thanks man. That’s cool to hear.

I think you are right on that the audience is maturing as the speakers do. I always learn something at these conferences both through the questions I get asked and just listening to everyone else talk. That’s one of the coolest things about 360 Flex. No one shows up with their cup already full.

This conference was awesome. I was stoked to give a presentation that technical and actually have people show up and be interested. Now I just have to learn to say event dispatcher in Italian.

]]> by: Jason the Saj http://dougmccune.com/blog/2008/03/01/my-360flex-writeup/#comment-61828 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:40:57 +0000 http://dougmccune.com/blog/2008/03/01/my-360flex-writeup/#comment-61828 "There were two sessions I’m kicking myself for missing: Jun Heider’s presentation about memory management, and Michael Labriola’s presentation on what happens during the first few milliseconds of your application startup." As I put it to my project manager...these two sessions paid for the conference for our company. "If I wasn’t so lazy I actually think this would be a really good all-day type of thing." You should have...okay, I am going to ask that next year you do the following. An all day hands-on plus your seminar. But instead of a whole 8 hours. This is what I am thinking: Using Open-Source Components 101: 4 hour seminar that covers the very basics. (ie: many people are unfamiliar with how to use other libraries, best practices to doing so, etc). So have these 4 hours cover: > where to find > installation, where to place such libraries and best practices for referencing so all your projects can use. Or your entire development group can utilize. > code a simple use example Then a second "Using Open-Source Components - Part II 201" class. Getting into more examples, etc. Then have your seminar "Using Open-Source Components - Part III 301" which covers modifying components, best practices for handling modifications and divergences from the original library. How to contribute to open source components. What your custom components need to be polished enough for contribution. Etc. :-) “There were two sessions I’m kicking myself for missing: Jun Heider’s presentation about memory management, and Michael Labriola’s presentation on what happens during the first few milliseconds of your application startup.”

As I put it to my project manager…these two sessions paid for the conference for our company.

“If I wasn’t so lazy I actually think this would be a really good all-day type of thing.”

You should have…okay, I am going to ask that next year you do the following. An all day hands-on plus your seminar. But instead of a whole 8 hours. This is what I am thinking:

Using Open-Source Components 101: 4 hour seminar that covers the very basics. (ie: many people are unfamiliar with how to use other libraries, best practices to doing so, etc). So have these 4 hours cover:

> where to find
> installation, where to place such libraries and best practices for referencing so all your projects can use. Or your entire development group can utilize.
> code a simple use example

Then a second “Using Open-Source Components - Part II 201″ class. Getting into more examples, etc. Then have your seminar “Using Open-Source Components - Part III 301″ which covers modifying components, best practices for handling modifications and divergences from the original library. How to contribute to open source components. What your custom components need to be polished enough for contribution. Etc.

:-)

]]> by: Jun Heider http://dougmccune.com/blog/2008/03/01/my-360flex-writeup/#comment-61672 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 06:07:07 +0000 http://dougmccune.com/blog/2008/03/01/my-360flex-writeup/#comment-61672 Awe shucks Doug, thanks for the good words. In all honesty it's guys like you that inspire me to strive to be a good speaker and make sure to have cool shits. :) I mean, since the first presso I saw of yours at 360Flex Seattle that was so cool that they had a repeat at MAX, you've been rocking the house! I thoroughly enjoyed all the cool shits you showed us in ATL, it was a rock solid presentation, and look forward to the next one you do! -Jun P.S. - I guess the Sam Adams I got you at the hotel bar was a good idea, eh? :) Awe shucks Doug, thanks for the good words. In all honesty it’s guys like you that inspire me to strive to be a good speaker and make sure to have cool shits. :)

I mean, since the first presso I saw of yours at 360Flex Seattle that was so cool that they had a repeat at MAX, you’ve been rocking the house! I thoroughly enjoyed all the cool shits you showed us in ATL, it was a rock solid presentation, and look forward to the next one you do!

-Jun

P.S. - I guess the Sam Adams I got you at the hotel bar was a good idea, eh? :)

]]> by: Ryan Campbell http://dougmccune.com/blog/2008/03/01/my-360flex-writeup/#comment-61592 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 02:04:15 +0000 http://dougmccune.com/blog/2008/03/01/my-360flex-writeup/#comment-61592 Hey Doug I agree with your post so much that I might as well just copy and paste it for my writeup. It was great meeting you at the conference and we should definitely keep in touch. Also, if you need help starting the "Ben Clinkinbeard is an asshole" rumor I'm here for ya.. haha Hey Doug I agree with your post so much that I might as well just copy and paste it for my writeup. It was great meeting you at the conference and we should definitely keep in touch.

Also, if you need help starting the “Ben Clinkinbeard is an asshole” rumor I’m here for ya.. haha

]]> by: Terry http://dougmccune.com/blog/2008/03/01/my-360flex-writeup/#comment-61541 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 21:15:36 +0000 http://dougmccune.com/blog/2008/03/01/my-360flex-writeup/#comment-61541 w00t! someone used my photo! w00t! someone used my photo!

]]> by: Christopher Keeler http://dougmccune.com/blog/2008/03/01/my-360flex-writeup/#comment-61482 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 16:41:24 +0000 http://dougmccune.com/blog/2008/03/01/my-360flex-writeup/#comment-61482 @Ben, Yes, I was referring to your friend, not you. @Ben, Yes, I was referring to your friend, not you.

]]> by: Doug http://dougmccune.com/blog/2008/03/01/my-360flex-writeup/#comment-61273 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 04:26:07 +0000 http://dougmccune.com/blog/2008/03/01/my-360flex-writeup/#comment-61273 @Ben, ha, I guess that just depends on how you read it :) I'm gonna go start the "Ben Clinkinbeard is an asshole" rumor. "Yeah, he writes good code, but that dude's a total dick..." @Ben, ha, I guess that just depends on how you read it :) I’m gonna go start the “Ben Clinkinbeard is an asshole” rumor.

“Yeah, he writes good code, but that dude’s a total dick…”

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