My lack of posting and generally being online has been due to a hardcore bit of writing for my new book. Actually not “my” new book because I am co-authoring this one with Charles Christiansen, an amazing Java developer! We have teamed up to write an in depth guide to Flex and Java development with sections devoted to complete application development.
Similar to my Flash and PHP Bible, I wanted to explain the basics, cover all the “what ifs” but not stop there.. I like to end with a few real world projects. In the Java and Flex Integration Bible you will learn how to develop a store front end in Flex that will be powered by a java application on the server. That is only one of the complete applications covered in this book.
The street date is early spring 2009, but I will be sure to post more information as it is available.
This is not the only project I am working on, but is the only one I can talk about in any detail. Let me simply say the next few months will be interesting for designers, readers of Scriptplayground and Flash developers.
I have been getting requests for work I have done in the past, so I took some time while in the air to Vegas and updated my portfolio.
I was informed by a friend that my Flash and PHP Bible is available on Amazon as a kindle e-book. It’s actually pretty cool to see that, I think the ability to search and bookmark on the kindle makes it a perfect option for technical book readers.
Here is the direct link to the kindle version:
http://bit.ly/1AHKj
Here is the paper version:
http://bit.ly/26aL1H
I was just sent a link from Wiley to the web site for my upcoming book. You can pre-order the book as well as find out more information about it. Also, for the first time, here is the cover. It is interesting to see your name on a picture of the cover of the book, I can only imagine what it feels like to see it in person.
Once the book is released (in May) I will post a more in depth overview, as well as take the time to thank the group of people that made this all possible.
Also, before I forget about it, PhotoshopWorld is fast approaching but there is still time to register. I do not gain any advantage to letting you know about the show, just know first-hand it is a great event with many awesome people.
The Flash and PHP bible is a book that is coming soon, which will be a complete guide on how to use PHP with Flash.
.. but that isn’t the big news… the BIG news is, I am the author!!!
It will cover all the topics surrounding Flash and PHP:
Real World Applications, Debugging and Security to name a few.
With applications to include:
Contact Forms, Custom Shopping Carts, Video Players and Chat clients etc..
Still a lot of work to be done, but I have to say the experience has been awesome and I look forward to many more in the future.
I will post more info as it is made available, and it is already available for pre-order on Amazon.com
