James Ward » Spring http://www.jamesward.com Heroku | Java | Scala | Cloud | Open Source | Linux Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:29:30 +0000 en hourly 1 My Upcoming Flex Sessions in Atlanta – DevNexus and Atlanta Flex User Group http://www.jamesward.com/2011/03/09/my-upcoming-flex-sessions-in-atlanta-devnexus-and-atlanta-flex-user-group/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my-upcoming-flex-sessions-in-atlanta-devnexus-and-atlanta-flex-user-group http://www.jamesward.com/2011/03/09/my-upcoming-flex-sessions-in-atlanta-devnexus-and-atlanta-flex-user-group/#comments Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:53:04 +0000 James Ward http://www.jamesward.com/?p=2200 In a few weeks I’ll be speaking in Atlanta at DevNexus and at the Atlanta Flex User Group. On March 21, 2011 at DevNexus I have two sessions:

On March 22, 2011 at the Atlanta Flex User Group I will be presenting about Flex 4.5 – The Non-Mobile New Features.

I hope to see you at DevNexus and at the Atlanta Flex User Group!

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Here is the abstract for the talk:
Today, users want apps in the browser, on their desktop, phone, tablet, and TV. Reusing code across all of these devices is now crucial for developers. By combining Flex for the UI with Spring and Hibernate for the back-end, developers can build apps that work on a variety of devices including PCs, Android phones / tablets, the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet, iPhones, and iPads. This session will walk developers through the steps for creating these cross-device apps with Flex and Java.

Go register now! See you there! :)



]]> http://www.jamesward.com/2011/02/02/building-cross-device-apps-with-flex-and-spring-at-the-detroit-jug/feed/ 7 My JavaOne 2010 Sessions http://www.jamesward.com/2010/09/15/my-javaone-2010-sessions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=my-javaone-2010-sessions http://www.jamesward.com/2010/09/15/my-javaone-2010-sessions/#comments Wed, 15 Sep 2010 16:07:55 +0000 James Ward http://www.jamesward.com/?p=1990 Next week at JavaOne 2010 I’ll be co-presenting two sessions! On Monday Jeremy Grelle and I will present “End-to-End Richness: Integrating Java EE Services to Create Engaging RIAs” at the Hilton San Francisco. Here is the session information:
Session ID: S313939
Abstract: Flex is one of the most widely used tools for building RIAs. But how do you efficiently connect applications to diverse back-end services built on Java EE? The Spring BlazeDS Integration project has emerged as an effective solution for building a lightweight connective tissue for exposing rich Java EE services to a Flex client from any Java Servlet container. Aimed at experienced Java developers who want to make maximum use of their knowledge of Spring and Java EE to build a compelling integrated experience, this session covers:

  • Connecting services built with Spring and Java EE APIs (JPA, JMS, JAX-WS, and JAX-RS) to a Flex client
  • Using DI techniques to configure and expose RPC and pub/sub endpoints
  • Applying a rich security model

Time and Location: Monday, September 20, 16:00 | Hilton San Francisco, Golden Gate 3

On Thursday Greg Wilson and I will be present “Making Real-Time Data Come Alive“. Here is the session information:
Session ID: S313543
Abstract: Using a combination of Java, JMS, and Flash, data can be visualized in real time on a client. Real-time visualizations can be in dashboards, heat maps, charts, and numerous other interactive controls. Intended for developers looking to create applications with real-time data visualizations, this session will show how to set up a system that pushes real-time messages to a client from a Java EE server and how to create a rich internet application that renders the data. It will demonstrate how to:

  • Configure a Java EE system that can push JMS messages to a client in real-time or near real-time
  • Build a Flash client application that renders data from the server
  • Connect a client to messages using HTTP Streaming and HTTP Long Polling

Time and Location: Thursday, September 23, 15:30 | Parc 55, Cyril Magnin II

If you are at JavaOne then I hope to see you at one of these sessions!

]]> http://www.jamesward.com/2010/09/15/my-javaone-2010-sessions/feed/ 0 Flex 4, Hibernate 3, and Spring 3 Integration http://www.jamesward.com/2010/06/14/flex-4-hibernate-3-and-spring-3-integration/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=flex-4-hibernate-3-and-spring-3-integration http://www.jamesward.com/2010/06/14/flex-4-hibernate-3-and-spring-3-integration/#comments Mon, 14 Jun 2010 19:58:18 +0000 James Ward http://www.jamesward.com/?p=1735 Jon Rose and I have created a new DZone Refcard called Flex 4 and Spring 3 Integration. In the Refcard, we walk you through the steps for building RIAs with Flash Builder 4, Flex 4, BlazeDS 4, Spring 3, the Spring BlazeDS Integration, and Hibernate. Whew! That’s a lot of pieces! The Refcard covers simple Remoting, Flex & Hibernate integration through Spring (all Java annotation driven and using the new data-centric development features in Flash Builder 4), Pub / Sub Messaging, and Flex and Spring Security. We pack a lot into six pages!

If you want to see recorded presentations / screencasts of some of these things check out:

I hope all of this is helpful. Let me know what you think.

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]]> http://www.jamesward.com/2010/02/09/london-event-tomorrow-rias-with-java-spring-hibernate-blazeds-and-flex/feed/ 0 Flex 4, Java, Spring, and Hibernate in Flash Builder 4 http://www.jamesward.com/2010/01/17/flex-4-and-java-spring-hibernate-in-flash-builder-4/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=flex-4-and-java-spring-hibernate-in-flash-builder-4 http://www.jamesward.com/2010/01/17/flex-4-and-java-spring-hibernate-in-flash-builder-4/#comments Sun, 17 Jan 2010 23:30:26 +0000 James Ward http://www.jamesward.com/?p=1496 UPDATE 1: Flash Builder 4, BlazeDS 4, and Spring 1.0.3 have all been release so you no longer have to use beta or nightly builds of these products. Use the production versions!

UPDATE 2: A Refcard on Integrating Spring 3 and Flex 4, which I co-authored, is now available! It provides a step-by-step tutorial for setting up everything I show in the video below.

Last week I posted a screencast that walks through the basics of connecting a Flex 4 application to a Java / Spring back-end with the new Data Wizards in Flash Builder 4. Here is a new video that extends beyond just simple RPC method calls and adds Hibernate for persistence. Let me know what you think.


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]]> http://www.jamesward.com/2010/01/17/flex-4-and-java-spring-hibernate-in-flash-builder-4/feed/ 121 Flash Builder 4 Data Wizards with Java / Spring http://www.jamesward.com/2010/01/11/flash-builder-4-data-wizards-with-java-spring/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=flash-builder-4-data-wizards-with-java-spring http://www.jamesward.com/2010/01/11/flash-builder-4-data-wizards-with-java-spring/#comments Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:19:41 +0000 James Ward http://www.jamesward.com/?p=1467 UPDATE 1: Flash Builder 4, BlazeDS 4, and Spring 1.0.3 have all been release so you no longer have to use beta or nightly builds of these products. Use the production versions!

UPDATE 2: I’ve done a second part to this screencast that combines Flex 4, Flash Builder 4, Spring 3, BlazeDS 4, and Hibernate 3.

UPDATE 3: A Refcard on Integrating Spring 3 and Flex 4, which I co-authored, is now available! It provides a step-by-step tutorial for setting up everything I show in the video below.

Connecting a Flex 4 application to a Java / Spring back-end couldn’t be easier in Flash Builder 4′s new Data Wizards. I’ve recorded a screencast that shows how to set up the web application project, configure Spring & BlazeDS, and then build a Flex 4 application that connects to the Java / Spring back-end. Check it out and let me know what you think.

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]]> http://www.jamesward.com/2010/01/11/flash-builder-4-data-wizards-with-java-spring/feed/ 120 Java Posse Interview at Devoxx 2008 with Chet Haase http://www.jamesward.com/2009/04/14/java-posse-interview-at-devoxx-2008-with-chet-haase/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=java-posse-interview-at-devoxx-2008-with-chet-haase http://www.jamesward.com/2009/04/14/java-posse-interview-at-devoxx-2008-with-chet-haase/#comments Tue, 14 Apr 2009 22:10:57 +0000 James Ward http://www.jamesward.com/blog/?p=892 While at Devoxx 2008 Chet Haase and I sat down with The Java Posse for an interview about Flex, integrating Flex with Spring, Flex Gumbo, and various other topics. You can listen to the interview via The Java Posse Podcast – episode #242, watch it on parleys.com (perhaps even using their awesome AIR app) or watch it right here. Let me know what you think.

]]> http://www.jamesward.com/2009/04/14/java-posse-interview-at-devoxx-2008-with-chet-haase/feed/ 7 Download the Flex and Spring Integration Refcard http://www.jamesward.com/2009/04/06/download-the-flex-and-spring-integration-refcard/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=download-the-flex-and-spring-integration-refcard http://www.jamesward.com/2009/04/06/download-the-flex-and-spring-integration-refcard/#comments Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:43:16 +0000 James Ward http://www.jamesward.com/blog/?p=873 UPDATE: There is a new version of the Refcard available:
Flex 4, Hibernate 3, and Spring 3 Integration

DZone has just published a new Refcard “Flex & Spring Integration” written by Jon Rose and me. This is the second Refcard I’ve written. The first was “Very First Steps in Flex,” which was a few chapters from First Steps in Flex written by Bruce Eckel and me. Working on the Flex & Spring Integration Refcard was fun because I was able to learn more about the new Spring BlazeDS Integration project from SpringSource. I’ve been really impressed with how easy it is to integrate Flex and Spring together. Another great resource for learning how to integrate Flex and Spring is Christophe Coenraets’ Spring BlazeDS Integration Test Drive. It contains a bunch of great examples that will help you better understand how to get everything set up and working.

Let me know what you think about the Refcard. I hope it’s useful for you!

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