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With this release FDT can easily switched to dark theme:Simply select the Dark theme and apply. The Dark theme is available since Eclipse 4.4 (Luna). Older versions of Eclipse (and FDT) does not support color themes of this form. The FDT views and editors will switch to their default dark color set: In case you […]
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We‘re happy to announce FDT Milestone 10! It‘s been 10 years since our first FDT release and a lot happened since last years Milestone 9. We went on to improve FDT and your IDE experience. Here is a list with our new key features: Ant Project Generator Dump launch configuration Library Project Template ActionScript refactorings […]
This new FDT release contains features to support a more fluent development of SWC libraries. The primary starting point to develop a library is the new Library Project Template for AIR or Web: This template creates an empty library project containing two source folders: All compilation units to include into the library should be placed […]
With this release the FDT Explorer can present projects in groups: Each Project Group is a set of workspace projects (i.e.: Working Set). Each project can be a member of one group and can not be shared among groups. Project Groups are logical structures shown inside FDT Explorer. Neither they represent nor they change the […]
“I was surprised of how dynamic and comfortable all the coding turned out to be with FDT”
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about yourself and some of the work you’re currently doing?
I’m Gabriel Peart, I live in Sao Paulo-Brazil. I have more than 10 years experience working as a programmer, 6 years working with Action Script. Right now I’m working as freelancer for some companies around the world. Freelancing is interesting because you can choose the projects you want to work on, manage time to study, improve as a professional and work with a couple of different teams in the same time.The project I’m working on right now is a very interesting APP for Facebook, which will be released soon. I’m also very glad to be FDT Evangelist, really honored to be part of this team.
Q: What brought you to discover FDT?
I was looking for something to help me optimize the time I spend on my projects, in a very organized and efficient way of course. I made a few tests and choose FDT, I was surprised of how dynamic and comfortable all the coding turned out to be.
Q: What are some of the features in FDT 3.5 that excite you the most?
All the features are excellent and very useful, but I can’t live without the Refactoring and Debugger ones. And also now, the new Profiler.
Q: As you are discovering FDT, are you coming across any unique challenges?
Once I was working in this big project, the coding was complex and evolved a large number of classes. And as usual, it had a very short deadline. Trying to do things faster, I started to develop a lot of things as soon as possible. But just a couple of days from de deadline, the company sent me new names and details for all the classes/functions/variables. I thought I was going to have a lot of work changing all the name in several files. This is when I started to use FDT and found out the Refactoring feature. That is how I was able to solve the problem in a few minutes. It kind of save my life in that day.
Q: Does FDT facilitate better interaction between development and design teams?
It sure does. For me, as a programmer, it helps a lot because I only need to think about my coding, don’t even need to open the Flash IDE. Once the design team sends me their part, I can work everything out by just using SWC files and FDT.
Q: What are the projects you liked to work on the most?
There are many, some of them are: 24\7,working with several 3D effects; Renault Xmas Card 2009, I made a system where the users could log on and create and print their own Christmas card, it was cool because in this project I made some experiences using the user’s webcam to capture their image, interacting them with elements like snow, gifts, hats and putting everything in the card.
Q: How was it to participate at the Flash Camp Brasil event?
It was an amazing moment, where I was able to represent the FDT team and talk about all the things FDT could offer to those whose who enjoy a quality coding, everyone was there sharing experience and realizing how FDT can make their lives easier. Demian Borba did an excellent job and It’s my pleasure to collaborate for such a unforgettable event. I got to know many people and made a lot of great friends interested in the same things that I do. I am definitely ready for the Flash Camp Brasil 2011.
Q: What are you doing when you are not coding?
I enjoy looking for new stuff I can use for my projects all the time, see what new in the area, but besides that I also have fun playing poker, watching movies and my favorite TV shows (Lost, 24, Numb3rs, Heroes, etc.), reading books (not only about AS3, but philosophy, meditation, etc.), I’m a very common guy.
When I met Gabriel at Flash Camp Brasil I already knew about FDT and had tried it out for a short while, but attending to his workshop opened me up to a whole new realm of possibilities.
FDT rocks, kudos to Gabriel and the Powerflasher team!
Great interview, Gabriel is an awesome programmer. Thanks for introducing me to FDT!! See you at Flash Camp Brasil 2011.