Programming Flex 3

If you want to try your hand at developing rich Internet applications with Adobe's Flex 3, and already have experience with frameworks such as .NET or Java, this is the ideal book to get you started. 'Programming Flex 3' gives you a solid understanding of Flex 3's core concepts, and valuable insight into how, why, and when to use specific Flex features. Numerous examples and sample code demonstrate ways to build complete, functional applications for the Web, using the free Flex SDK, and RIAs for the desktop, using Adobe AIR. This book is an excellent companion to Adobe's Flex 3 reference documentation.

With this book, you will learn about:
- The underlying details of the Flex framework
- Programming with MXML and ActionScript
- Best practices for working with media
- Management of state for applications and components
- Tips for using transitions and effects
- Debugging Flex applications
- Embedding Flex applications in web browsers
- Building AIR applications for the desktop

Flex 3 will put you at the forefront of the RIA revolution on both the Web and the desktop. 'Programming Flex 3' will help you get the most from this amazing and sophisticated technology.