Ruby on Rails

TINODEV wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I'm a Ruby on Rails beginner, as well as Flash beginner..
> Recently started developing a Web application using Ruby on Rails
> (I'm using InstantRails on Windows..)..
> Few days ago the Application's design was changed and now the
> requirement is a Flash-based Web Application.
>
> Now, this brings me to ask a few question:
>
> * Can I develop an entire ROR Application with Flash?

Sure. But why would you want to? Flash presents serious usability
problems for mobile, iPad, and visually impaired users.

> * How complex would such a thing be, if possible?
> * Is it realistic at all? I mean.. currently I'm using a few plugins
> (for example - for authentication, authorization..) -
> can I keep their functionality while fully-integrating Flash?

Yes.

> * Are there any materials I should look on?
>

It's really no different from creating any other Web application, except
that your views, instead of being HTML, will be JSON or XML that the
Flash file can process.

> * In case it's not a realistic goal (which might be the case here) -
> What tools can I use to create a "Flashy" design feel to the Web App
> (buttons, menus, etc)?

JavaScript. I'd highly recommend going this route instead of straight
Flash.

> Can I partially integrate Flash into my App?
> Are there any recommended Plugins/Gems for it?
>

You don't need any.

> * Can CSS along with maybe partial flash-integration (assuming it's
> possible, not too complex and that there are supportive tools around I
> can use) -
> supply me with such a wanted design "feel"?

Yes. Again, you probably don't need any Flash at all.

>
>
> * Any other recommendations? Experiences you can share?
>
>
> Thanks :)
>
> (And hope my question wasn't too clueless..)
>
> tino.

Best,
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Marnen Laibow-Koser
http://www.marnen.org
marnen@marnen.org
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