Programming Flex 2: The Comprehensive Guide to Creating Rich Internet Applications with Adobe Flex

by Chafic Kazoun, Joey Lott

Is there an easier way to build and deliver rich internet applications (RIAs) other than the Flash IDE or Ajax? Absolutely. With Adobe Flex 2, the Flex 2 SDK, and this book, you have all you need to build RIAs. Programming Flex 2 offers you plenty of practical and useful examples that reveal how and why to use a particular feature of Flex 2, and when and when not to.


As part of the Adobe Developer Library, Programming Flex 2 is the authoritative guide to this new Adobe framework. You learn to use a markup language called MXML and a vast library of off-the-shelf and highly-configurable components to build Flash-based applications that combine the immediacy of the Web with the functionality and responsiveness of desktop applications. You also discover why -- with the Flash Player runtime environment and the powerful ActionScript 3.0 programming language -- the possibilities with Flex 2 are nearly limitless.


Topics


Managing LayoutWorking with ComponentsWorking with MediaManaging StateUsing Transitions and EffectsWorking with DataCustomizing Application AppearanceClient Data Communication and Remote Data CommunicationDebugging Flex Framework ApplicationsCreating Custom Components
Flex may be easier to learn than the Flash IDE, but you still need a reliable guide to the framework. Programming Flex 2 not only serves as a reference, but provides valuable and practical insight into this new technology. As you learn how to build Flex applications, you'll also discover how Flex works. This book supplies all the information you need in one convenient place.


Adobe Developer Library is a co-publishing partnership between O'Reilly Media and Adobe Systems, Inc. and is designed to produce the number one information resources for developers who use Adobe technologies. Created in 2006, the Adobe Developer Library is the official source for comprehensive learning solutions to help developers create expressive and interactive web applications that can reach virtually anyone on any platform. With top-notch books and innovative online resources covering the latest in rich Internet application development, the Adobe Developer Library offers expert training and in-depth resources, straight from the source.

Genres: Programming, Technical, Computer Science

512 pages, Paperback

First published April 16, 2007

Reviews

[cody]

I like this book. Its a great introduction to developing with Flex 2. I like how it doesnt assume you're going to be using Flex Builder and talks about using the command line tools. The writing is good and easy to follow, the examples are clean.

[Alvaro Tejada Galindo]

Ed Hermann give me this book at Hacker Night at TechEd Vegas 07...Very nice book for beginners with all things needed to start programming with Flex...Maybe so more "advanced" themes could be included...

[Ira Burton]

An ideal reference for Flex programming. I cannot wait for it to be updated to the 3.0 Flex release.

[Kristina]

very good book