Earlier this week, I launched a Kickstarter project for Flextras. The intent is to flesh out the API of the Flextras Spark AutoComplete component, and then donate it to Apache Flex.
This is an experimental approach to fund some of the the development I want to do around Apache Flex. At the time of this writing, the project has reached over 10% of it's goal. There are a bunch of cool rewards including T-shirts, Flex Show content, and personal mentoring time with me. If you're interested in Flex, and how it is going to thrive under Apache, check out, and fund the Flextras AutoComplete Kickstarter.
posted by Jeffry Houser in
Flex, AIR, Professional
| 8 Comments
#1 by Mark Fuqua on 11/15/12 - 9:46 PM
I sure hope this effort pays off...not even because of the component itself, but because it represents another way for folks like me, who might not be up to committing code, to contribute to Apache Flex.
There needs to be a multitude of avenues for contribution...if this works, maybe others could do similar projects.
#2 by Jeffry Houser on 11/15/12 - 10:37 PM
Thanks! It is experimental; and not everyone of the Apache PPMC seems to be on board; but so far the response has been primarily positive. I have high hopes.
#3 by Adam on 1/11/13 - 10:01 PM
#4 by Jeffry Houser on 1/11/13 - 10:39 PM
We open sourced the Flextras Components. I need to get a Blog post up on the Flextras site; it should come early next week. But, just go to www.flextras.com and click the "Get source" button for whichever component you want.
Currently have no plans to self-fund any updates to the components. But, you are more than welcome to do so yourself or if you have budget, feel free to contact us and we can work something out.
#5 by Adam on 1/14/13 - 3:02 PM
#6 by Jeffry Houser on 1/14/13 - 3:04 PM
But, if someone wanted to take up the reigns to get them donated to Apache Flex; we would help out in whatever way possible.
#7 by Wesley Acheson on 2/25/13 - 9:16 AM
#8 by Jeffry Houser on 2/25/13 - 10:36 AM
I'm working with some consulting clients; taking care of some personal (non technical projects) and preparing to write some eBooks.