Adobe Flex 3.0 For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer Tech))

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 416 pages
• Published by: For Dummies August 11, 2008
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0470277920
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0470277928
• Book Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 1.1 inches
• Weighs: 1.4 pounds

Product Description
Ready to flex your Web development muscles and start building rich Internet applications? With Flex 3.0, you can create great RIAs that perform like desktop applications using Adobe Flash Player, which is already installed on more than 95 percent of Internet-connected computers. And the fun and easy way™ to get up to speed on Flex is with Adobe Flex 3.0 For Dummies.

This friendly guide shows you how Flex lets you leverage the power of Adobe’s ubiquitous Flash technology to build large applications. If you’ve written code in any language, Adobe Flex 3.0 For Dummies will get you started, introduce you to FlexBuilder and the Flex framework, and have you building some really “flashy” stuff before you know it. You’ll find out how to:

• Develop interactive applications without worrying about browser differences
• Use the Event Model
• Work with ActionScript and MXML
• Build simple user interface controls and data-driven controls
• Set up data binding
• Format and validate user data
• Create, run, and clean a project
• Explore Flex manager classes
• Work with styling and skinning Flex components

All the code used in the book is on the companion Web site to save you that much more time. Adobe Flex 3.0 For Dummies helps you become Flex-literate in a flash!

Back Cover Copy
Get going with Flex, and create RIAs in a Flash!

Develop interactive applications without worrying about browser differences

Flex lets you leverage the power of Adobe's ubiquitous Flash technology to build large applications. If you're eager to create Flex apps and you've written code in any language, this book will get you started, introduce you to Flex Builder and the Flex framework, and have you building some really flashy stuff before you know it!

Discover how to:

• 
  
  Use the event model
• 
  
  Work with ActionScript® and MXML
• 
  
  Create, run, and debug a project
• 
  
  Build simple user interface controls
• 
  
  Set up data binding
• 
  
  Explore styling and skinning

Reader Reviews
As one of the Product Managers for Flex at Adobe, I am often asked for pointers to resources to learn Flex. Flex is admittedly a complex set of tools, and even with our excellent documentation and resources it can be a bit overwhelming. Adobe Flex 3.0 for Dummies is a great resource for those looking for a one-stop shop to get started. The basic underpinnings of the languages are explained, the basics of using Flex Builder are right up front, and you get a really great high-level overview of everything Flex can do. If you've been intimidated in getting started with Flex, I highly recommend this book.