For those interested in joining the IPhone development craze then this book might be the one for you.
You can get the eBook version from the Apress daily deal site for only $10 for the next 24 hours.
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CakePHP 1.2 Final is out
CakePHP 1.2 is finally out of beta…
Download your copy here.
I’m still trying to learn this interesting framework.
I’ll try to post my findings in the days to come.
Happy new year!
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Flex/Flash navigation link problems in Mac OS X
I’ve had one of the weirdest problems last week when a friend reported that our newly designed navigation menu created in Flex was not working on her MacBook.
Basically, I had a couple of moving Flex Canvas’s where I attached mouse click events.
private function homeClicked(evt:MouseEvent):void {
getURL('/');
}
private function updatesClicked(evt:MouseEvent):void {
getURL('/category/updates');
}
private function storiesClicked(evt:MouseEvent):void {
getURL('/category/stories');
}
private function galleryClicked(evt:MouseEvent):void {
getURL('/category/gallery');
}
private function getURL(url:String):void {
var request:URLRequest;
request = new URLRequest(url);
navigateToURL((request), "_self");
}
We had no problems running this on IE, Firefox and Safari on Windows and Firefox on Ubuntu Linux so we got a little worried why it was not working properly on a Mac.
I initially thought that a popup blocker was probably causing the problem with navigateToURL() so I tried exploring changing the AllowScriptAccess parameter to “always” and use Flash/Flex’s support for calling ExternalInterface.
The animated Canvas’s also had rollover and rollout effects but they worked fine on all the mentioned platforms including Mac. So the problem must be with the Mac Flash Player not getting the mouse click events.
After several days of searching we discovered that the div where I placed our Flash object had a negative z-index declaration on its stylesheet which was getting in the way of Mac OS X’s Flash Player ability to receive mouse clicks.
I simply removed the z-index value and we finally got the links to work on those lovely little MacBooks.
Anyway, thanks to all my friends and their MacBooks for helping me with this very tricky problem.
Now we’re off to exploring PaperVision3D…
Free Certification Beta: SCDJWS 5
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It’s here! The long awaited update to Sun’s Java Web Services certification exam.
Get it while it’s hot…
FREE BETA: Sun Certified Developer for Java Web Services 5 Certification Exam
Are you a Developer who is responsible for creating web services applications using Java technology components such as those supported by the Glassfish Metro Web service stack and the Java Enterprise Edition 5 platform? If so, this is your opportunity to get involved in the creation of the Java Web Services exam!!!!!
As a beta tester, you officially test the test and will be able to provide Sun with valuable comments and technical feedback about the Java Web Services questions. The Sun beta exam counts towards official SCDJWS 5 Certification!
Beta Dates: October 31st, 2008 thru November 21st, 2008
Registration Exam Start Date: October 29th, 2008 – November 5th, 2008
Passing the exam entitles you to the full status of Sun Certified Developer for Java Web Services 5, and you will receive a Sun “certification kit”. A certification kit will have your certificate, Logo Agreement and Letter.
Candidates will have 240 minutes to complete 160 questions, which should allow you time to respond to all questions and provide your valuable comments while taking the exam.
This beta exam is offered Worldwide at any Authorized Prometric Testing Center!
Recommended Prerequisites:
**Prior to attempting this certification, candidates MUST be certified as a Sun Certified Programmer (SCJP), any edition
**Candidates should have at least six to twelve months experience developing Java Web ServicesBETA EXAM REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
Unlike other SUN Microsystems certification exams, this exam does NOT require a voucher. To register for the “Sun Certified Developer for Java Web Services 5″, exam number (311-230)” Beta exam, you may register online at www.prometric.com, and follow the prompts. Or, you may register by phone, by calling your regional Prometric registration office, listed at http://www.prometric.com/Sun/default.htm.
Asia/Australia 61-2-96405830
Europe 31-320-239-800
Japan 81-0120-107737
Latin America* Contact your local Prometric testing center, listed at www.2test.com
USA/Canada 1-800-795-3926Please contact SunBeta@prometric.com for any questions
The detailed exam objectives can be found here.
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FREE Certification Beta: Sun Certified Specialist Netbeans IDE
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FREE: Sun Certified Specialist Netbeans IDE Beta Certification Exam
Are you a Programmer who is responsible for developing Java desktop and Java web applications using the NetBeans IDE? If so, this is your opportunity to get involved in the creation of the Netbeans IDE exam!!!!!
As a beta tester, you officially test the test and will be able to provide Sun with valuable comments and technical feedback about the Netbeans IDE questions. The Sun beta exam counts towards official SCSNI Certification!
Beta Starts: October 15, 2008
Registration Exam Start Date: October 13 – 15, 2008
Passing the exam entitles you to the full status of Sun Certified Specialist Netbeans IDE, and you will receive a Sun “certification kit”. A certification kit will have your certificate, Logo Agreement and Letter.
Candidates will have 195 minutes to complete 160 questions, which should allow you time to respond to all questions and provide your valuable comments while taking the exam.
This beta exam is offered Worldwide at any Authorized Prometric Testing Center!
Recommended Prerequisites:
Candidates should have six to twelve months experience programming with the Netbeans IDE.
Taken from JavaRanch.
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