http://jessewarden.com/2012/08/backbone-js-for-flash-and-flex-developers.html
HTML5 is the right choice for websites, but when it comes to games, it is still experimental.
Extensive collection of tips that will get your swf to perform better in the browser. Important to note that for some of these, they will improve performance, but will also cause an increase in file size.
http://www.adobe.com/devnet/flash/articles/efficiency-tips.html
P2P library for ActionScript/Flex/AIR focussed on local IP multicast. This is cool.
Post about getting into JavaScript development from and Flash Developer’s point of view.
http://johnpolacek.com/2011/06/17/from-actionscript-to-javascript/
A video tutorial demonstrating how to use Robert Penner’s custom event system for Flash. Benefits are easier argument passing, easier cleanup and customizations for better performance.
Dreamweaver streamlines multiscreen HTML5/CSS3 development. Also jQuery Mobile integration and app development with Phonegap.
http://www.adobe.com/devnet/dreamweaver/articles/whats-new-dwcs55.html
Photoshop SDK enables tablet interactivity. Adobe makes 3 iPad apps that interface with Photoshop.
http://gizmodo.com/#!5790662
New Flash CS5.5 Features Video Tour
http://designupdate.com/blog/2011/04/14/flash-pro-cs5-5-new-features/
A look at the process of converting crossword game from Flash to HTML5
http://www.html5rocks.com/tutorials/casestudies/wordico.html
Quick post about how to use CasaLib’s Display Objects for better garbage collection, resulting in better performance.
http://flashspeaksactionscript.com/display-object-maintenance-made-easy-casa-lib/
Adobe has released an experimental Flash-to-HTML5 conversion tool codenamed Wallaby.
http://labs.adobe.com/technologies/wallaby/
An example of Wallaby with a side-by-side visual comparison and html/css code.
http://www.swfgeek.net/2011/03/09/adobe-wallaby-prerelease-1-example/
The makers of this app say that it can reduce flash .swf file sizes up to 60-70%. Might come in handy in a pinch (costs $100)
There is a new version of the Flash Player out now. The main improvement is the addition of a method for video playback that greatly improves performance.
http://blogs.adobe.com/flashplayer/2011/02/flash-player-10-2-launch.html
On this new podcast, Iain Lobb and Seb Lee-Delisle discuss the ins-and-outs of programming for creative applications. In this inaugaural episode,they discuss casual gaming and choices between Flash, HTML(5), Unity3D and iOS.
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