15. build fast
In Flash:
+ Set relative publish settings.
+ One Document root to rule them all.
In HTML/CSS/JavaScript:
+ Publish main SWF to the root directory.
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16. build fast
+ Leverage the community.
- GTween
- BulkLoader
- Corelib
- SWFObject
- SWFAddress
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17. build fast
Simple Code Rules
- $argument
- _private
- public
- __private static
- CONSTANT
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18. build fast
Oh yeah, protected variables:
_vvv$_$$pppp$_$p____$_$$$$protected__$p_________myInfo_loadercontentloaderinformation
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19. build fast
Model
Main
Header Footer
BigScreen
(Some Footer
Component)
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20. build fast
obligatory code slide
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21. build fast
public function Main()
{
if(stage) _initialize();
else addEventListener(Event.ADDED_TO_STAGE,_initialize,false,0,true);
}
private function _initialize($evt:Event = null):void
{
Security.allowDomain('*');
stage.scaleMode = StageScaleMode.NO_SCALE;
GTween.timingMode = GTween.FRAME;
Out.enableAllLevels();
if(Environment.IS_IN_BROWSER) Out.disableAllLevels();
_layers = [];
_layers[Model.ABOUT] = new About(about_mc);
_layers[Model.HEADER] = new Header(header_mc);
_layers[Model.FOOTER] = new Footer(footer_mc);
_layers[Model.SCREENS] = new Sprite(); // jk: screens will get added to this sprite.
_layers[Model.SUBMIT] = new Submit(submit_mc);
for(var i:int=0;i<_layers.length;i++)
{
_layers[i].tabEnabled = false;
addChild(_layers[i]);
}
_layers[Model.FOOTER].addEventListener(“foo”,_footerOnFoo,false,0,true); // jk: an example event.
}
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30. trust the timeline
stop();
dispatchEvent(new AnimationEvent(AnimationEvent.ANIMATE_IN));
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31. trust the timeline
+ Developers
- No motion chops.
+ Designers
- Lots of motion chops.
So the equation in codespeak:
if(developer.chops.motion < designer.chops.motion)
assignMotionWorkTo(designer); // jk: duh
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32. trust the timeline
TimelineHelper class:
http://www.adobe.com/devnet/flash/articles/timelinewatcher.html
(tinyurl version): http://tinyurl.com/cybwnr
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33. 6. Buy the developer whiskey.
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35. mise en place
In Flash:
+ Deep linking
+ Loading scheme(s)
+ Library items organized
In HTML/CSS/JavaScript:
+ SEO
+ Flash detection
+ Minimum browser resize
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42. strive for excellence
+ Idea was pretty... but not a mathematically perfect helix.
+ Bottles need to dynamically “swing” on rollover.
+ Each bottle is used in the site in several other places.
- 120kb per bottle.
- Must be front loaded.
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48. in conclusion
+ Give everyone a say.
+ Never say it’s too hard.
+ Build fast.
+ Build ugly.
+ Trust the timeline.
+ Buy the developer whiskey.
+ Mise en place.
+ Start from scratch.
+ Strive for excellence, not perfection.
+ Think simple.
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49. thanks.
bigspaceship.com
labs.bigspaceship.com
twitter: jkosoy
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