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Flash: More usable than in 2000?

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by maryweilage

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In this week's Design and Usability Tactics e-newsletter, columnist Jim Kukral assesses whether Jakob Nielsen's October 2000 article, "Flash: 99% Bad" still has merit.

Do you think Flash's usability has improved since 2000? What features do you think still need improvement? Share your views on Flash's developments.

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by j. garrido

The main reasons for which Flash has been deemed "Bad" can be said for any technology available (ie. HTML, PHP, C#, Perl, etc.). The main factor that comes into play regarding the relevancy or usage of ANY technology is, always has been, and probably always will be, the knowledge and expertise of the developer working with the tools. This is no such reason to bash a development tool. I've seen some pretty bad hack jobs done with a paintbrush, but I would never go as far as claiming that painting is a poor artist tool.

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P.S. How does one go about altering the Flash animation speed instantaneously? Are you referring to the FPS? That sounds like an interesting concept.

by jim

The problem with your argument is that Flash is not just a development tool, it's a delivery method as well. In your analogy, Flash is the canvas (it delivers the message).

We can't go around assuming that every person who uses and technology is going to be the best at it. That will never happen.

Thanks for responding. I love discussions like this!

Jim

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