Archive for July, 2009
The Definitive Guide of Online ExtJS Resources
by admin on Jul.29, 2009, under development, Javascript
As I was learning how to use ExtJS effectively, I frustratingly scoured the net looking for resources and tutorials that would help me. Below are the fruits of my labour; Im sure there is more to add to the list, but this is what I have so far:
ExtJS: Official Website
API Documentation
The ultimate source of documentation for the ExtJS Library. A must have bookmark if your serious about using this framework in your own online applications.
http://extjs.com/deploy/dev/docs/
ExtJS: Beginner Tutorials
Get started quickly using a variety of Ext components and widgets. This is a great place for beginners to get up to speed with specific aspects of Ext.
http://extjs.com/learn/Tutorials
ExtJS: Samples & Demo’s
ExtJS’s showcase of sample applications and GUI components. Very useful as a starting point for learning usage, implementation and even interface ideas.
http://extjs.com/deploy/dev/examples/samples.html
Custom Google Search
Ext Forum Search:
http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=011693920879787039234%3Az7of1ufqccu
Ext Wiki Search:
http://www.google.com/coop/cse?cx=011693920879787039234%3Aemh8nsfrx7e
Saki’s Extensions, Plugins and Know-how
Jozef Sakalos (aka Saki) is a member of the ExtJS Support team and has his own repository of extjs info, samples, extensions and custom plugins.
http://extjs.eu/
MiamiCoder
This website has some useful beginner tutorials and sample code you can download.
http://www.miamicoder.com/default.aspx
Formbuilder
Frederic has done some fantastic work putting together a visual form builder for ExtJS. It is extremely handly and will shave many hours off the time needed to develop forms. Quality bookmark material!
http://tof2k.com/ext/formbuilder/
ExtJS Plugin Repository
This website features custom developed plugins that extend the core components provided by the framework.
http://extjs-ux.org/docs/
Layouts in ExtJS
Good explanation of the usage of layouts, regions and viewports
http://www.packtpub.com/article/layouts-in-ext-js
ExtJS Library: Background Research
ExtJS have compiled a handy list of external resources which provide a deeper understanding of the technologies that have went into the ExtJS library itself. No doubt, most of you out there will not be suprised by many on the list, but it does make for interesting reading.
http://extjs.com/learn/Manual:Resources
If you know of any others which I have missed, please let me know
Turtle vs Shoe
by admin on Jul.28, 2009, under Funny
People, this has to be the funniest thing I have seen in a long time! go you randy turtle!
Mmmmm…. Chocolate Croissants
by admin on Jul.27, 2009, under Sweets

Courtesy of taste.com.au
after taking some inspiration from nigella, my daughter and I cooked up some delicious chocolate croissants. The entire process was dead easy and the results were delicious!! My only regret was that we gobbled up the chocolate before they were cooked, then when we realised how good they were, we didnt have any more choc to make more
You can check out the recipe by going to:
http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/164/chocolate+croissants
Birthcry
by admin on Jul.24, 2009, under Misc
It has been a long time in the making, but have finally managed to get around to setting this up.
When I set about thinking what i hoped to achieve with this blog, my first thought was ‘a pool of creativity’ but in all honesty, I think it may just end up as a pool of random thoughts and shiny new toys to play with.
enjoy.