My two "Canadian" cents..lol :confused:
Reading Robert's post here has got me a little upset for sure, but what he says is true; change is inevitable, especially in the IT world. That's just stating the all too obvious.
I started GIS in 2001, and was introduced to Javascript, ArcXML and ArcIMS. Then, at my first working stint, I was working with Autodesk Map Guide; a platform that went Open source with limited success. 2005 brought me back to ArcIMS and ESRI's .NET/ArcGIServer leap around 2007 or so. The switch to Flex was a great relief from those days. I loved the simplicity of the code and the entire look and feel of the viewers.
I'm very grateful for the many posts on this forum and great widgets shared by Mr. Sheitlin. Thanks again Robert! I must say though, you seem to be taking this gracefully, considering the huge effort you put into Flex.
The HTML 5 shift has been looming over the web world for a while now. The Marine motto " ...Accept, Adapt, Overcome" comes to mind. That said, as with all changes, I tend to wait out the initial whirlwind with these things, let the dust settle, and make an informed decision.
Dave Kirkley