Utility - AS3 / Asynchronous Stub

The Asynchronous Stub utility consists of a Proxy which can be extended for the purpose of simulating asynchronous activity, by way of a random timer.

Key Functionality

• Uses a timer to simulate asyncronous interaction with server
• Simulates failure

Discussion

Occasionally, for testing a service before it is online, you may need a Proxy that acts as though it has asynchronously contacted a server and retrieved data. You may also need for it to simulate random load times, timeouts, and failures. This can be for testing purposes or as a stand-in until the actual service is in place so that client development can proceed.

The Flex-based demo called Startup as Ordered provides an example use of this utility.

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