27 Aug 2012
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Flash and ActionScript
After my ebook project, two weeks ago, I created an overhaul of a casual Flash game I wrote for the Ludum Dare #23 competition. It’s available on Kongregate for all the play and comment on. Read on for my experience and lessons learned.
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20 Aug 2012
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Tools
A well-made video can replace many images and many more words. It’s thus not surprising that publishing videos is a growing trend. But how do you get started in what appears to be an expensive and time-consuming hobby?
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10 Aug 2012
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Java and JavaScript
I’ve just pushed a major extension to my PayPal AppEngine Servlet. It’s now much more failsafe and takes the validation work out of your hands. Read on for an overview of the new architecture.
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06 Aug 2012
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Java and JavaScript
After last weeks review of Android in Action, it was inevitable: I just released my first Android app: Discogs Scan. Discogs Scan is a small Android 2.1+ application that allows you to quickly scan the barcodes of all your CDs and records and add it to your discogs.com collection.
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30 Jul 2012
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Java and JavaScript
There are many ways to learn to program for the Android platform that powers many smartphones, tablets and other devices. Google offers fairly extensive and free tutorials and documentation. So why would you want to buy and read a book? Read on for my Android in Action review.
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