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Monday, July 4th, 2005

As2lib 0.9.1 Release

As2lib Version 0.9.1 with the latest bug fixes and new features is finally available for download.

Download As2lib 0.9.1.

New as2lib features include:

  • Support for list data structures/holders (org.as2lib.data.holder.list).
  • Filter support for log handlers (org.as2lib.env.log.handler).
  • Logging support for the Log4F Logging Framework from Peter Armstrong.
  • Logging support for the as2logger Framework from Ralf Siegel.
  • Logging support for ZTOR Log4f from Andrey Orlov.
  • Logging support for Fludge.
  • Logging support for the new and old version of Flashout.
  • Logging support for the new version of Alcon.

The as2lib is:

  • Mtasc, Flash and Flex compatible.
  • Unit tested and stable.
  • Modular.
  • Well documented: API documentation.

The most noticeable features of the as2lib are:

  • An event api split into three parts to serve different preferences and needs - org.as2lib.env.event
  • An exception api that gives comprehensive information about the problem through a detail message, an exception cause and a stack trace - org.as2lib.env.except
  • An improved logging api that is easy to use and fast; It allows for easy inclusion of other logging apis and consoles - org.as2lib.env.log
  • Better overloading capabilities of the overloading api - org.as2lib.env.overload
  • Fast and easy to use reflection api - org.as2lib.env.reflect
  • A comprehensive set of data holders/structures and iterators needed in daily work - org.as2lib.data.holder
  • Different mainly numerical type formats - org.as2lib.data.type
  • A local connection api that allows for return values and even sends exceptions over the wire - org.as2lib.io.conn.local
  • A unit testing api that allows for easy asynchronous testing - org.as2lib.test.unit
  • A mock object api that can be easily integrated with the unit testing api - org.as2lib.test.mock
  • A speed test api (profiler) - org.as2lib.test.speed
  • Support for processes and easy configuration - org.as2lib.app
  • Different utilities for strings, objects, classes, arrays and a date formatter that do simple but often needed tasks - org.as2lib.util

On feedback of every kind, be it bugs, new features or questions, give it. We are always eager to answer questions and to improve the As2lib Framework by fixing bugs or adding new features.
You may also want to discuss features with us or join the mailing list to stay up-to-date.

The API documentation of the last release, version 0.9, is still available: As2lib 0.9 API Documentation.

Visit our homepage for more information: www.as2lib.org.

I hope you enjoy this latest release.