CSV is a format that has been around for a long time. It's a simple way to
store multiple rows with multiple columns and it can be easily imported into
a variety of commonly used desktop applications. This article examines the
use of CSV-formatted data in Flash. We will write a class in ActionScript 2.0
to handle all of our CSV functionality and then we will use this class to
populate the Macromedia v2 Data Grid Component.
Why Use a CSV File?
CSV is a very simple format. At its core it is essentially a large string
that has rows separated by a delimiter and columns within each row delimited
by a comma. Because of its use of rows and columns, this data format is
perfectly suited for record sets, whereas an XML-formatted record set is more
complicated.
Another good reason... (more)
Design patterns are standardized solutions to common programming problems.
It's good to use design patterns for two simple reasons. First, it's faster
(and many times better) to implement a time-tested design pattern as opposed
to developing a custom solution. Second, collaboration with other developers
increases when common practices are used.
The Singleton Pattern
The Singleton design p... (more)
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