My current train of thoughts on how you can best author HTML 5 websites today by using a phased approach for your transition.
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SWFObject: A Box O' LEGO Bricks
Kyle Simpson demonstrates the power of SWFObject 2 in the latest edition of <JsMag>: the magazine for JavaScript developers.
Beyond CSS 2.1
A discussion about the current state of CSS with many links to good CSS resources.
The evolution of client-side scripting
An overview of all major browser scripting engine innovations and new DOM APIs that have recently arrived or will hopefully come our way soon.
Location aware browsing
This article describes what this upcoming web technology entails, how it works, what it is useful for and how well it is supported by browsers today.
SWFObject 2.2
SWFObject 2.2 has arrived! It includes cool new features and several minor bug fixes. Read all about it on the SWFObject 2.2 - What's new? wiki page and go get it!
SWFObject 2.2 beta1 is available for download
Please help us test the new version of SWFObject! You can read all about it on the SWFObject 2.2 beta - What's new? wiki page.
Now in HTML5: this homepage
Today it took me around 10 minutes to make this homepage HTML5 compliant.
Using timeline labels to dispatch events with the ActionScript 3.0 TimelineWatcher class
Use the TimelineWatcher class to programmatically monitor the timeline while keeping it separate from your application logic.
Providing alternative content for SWF files
Fresh on Adobe Devnet is a new beginners level article on why to use alternative content and how to improve the overall user experience and searchability of your web content.
SWFObject 2 is now hosted on Google AJAX Libraries API
Instead of placing a copy of the SWFObject script on your own web server, you can now also link to a copy hosted on Google's servers. The Google AJAX Libraries API is a content distribution network and loading architecture for the most popular open source JavaScript libraries.
SWFObject 2 masterclass
<head> 2008 was a great experience. As promised I have uploaded my presentation (PDF) named "SWFObject 2 masterclass".
<head> Web Conference 2008
This Sunday at 14:00 CET I'll be speaking at <head>, which is one of the first global online web conferences. My session is named SWFObject 2 masterclass.
Flash embed test suite has been updated
I've updated the Flash embed test suite with info on the latest browsers and devices, like Internet Explorer 8b2, Firefox 3, safari 3, Opera 9.5, Google Chrome 0.2 and Safari on iPhone.
Detecting Flash Player versions and embedding SWF files with SWFObject 2
My latest article for Adobe Devnet gives a solid introduction on how to use SWFObject 2.
Flash + iPhone: SWFObject 2 + MP4
About why you should use alternative content and a concept to display video content on both desktop and iPhone.
SWFObject 2.1
The first update of SWFObject 2 has arrived; SWFObject 2.1 contains a series of fixes and enhancements. It's good, go get it!