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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 the underlying details of the Flex frameworkProgram with MXML and ActionScriptArrange the layout and deal with UI componentsWork with mediaManage state for applications and componentsUse transitions and effectsDebug your Flex applicationsCreate custom componentsEmbed Flex applications in web browsersBuild AIR applications for the desktopFlex 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.

Chafic Kazoun is the founder and Chief Software architect at Atellis, and is widely considered one of the world’s top experts on Flex (outside of the Adobe Flex engineering team). He has worked with Flash technologies since 1998 and with Flex since its inception, and he has a deep understanding of the internals of the Flex framework. He maintains a busy speaking and consulting schedule.

Joey Lott is the author or co-author of “Flash 8 Cookbook”, “Programming Flash Communication Server”, and “ActionScript 3.0 Cookbook” (all O’Reilly titles). Joey has worked in the Internet industry since 1996 including co-founding RightSpring, Inc. and consulting for YourMobile/Premium Wireless Services (J2EE B2C application) and Ads.com (leading the development of a J2EE B2B application). He has been teaching Flash and ActionScript since 1999.

Flex your development muscles with this hefty guide

Write programs using familiar workflows, deliver rich applications for Web or desktop, and integrate with a variety of application servers using ColdFusion, PHP, and others-all with the new Flex Builder 3 toolkit and the comprehensive tutorials in this packed reference. You’ll learn the basics of Flex 3, then quickly start using MXML, ActionScript, CSS, and other tools to create applications that can run on any browser or operating system.

• Install and learn how to use Flex Builder 3
• Explore MXML, ActionScript 3, and the anatomy of a Flex application
• Lay out Flex controls and containers, and use Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to create look and feel
• Incorporate Advanced List controls, Flex charting components, and data entry forms
• Integrate your Flex applications with a variety of application servers
• Create cross-operating system desktop applications with Adobe Integrated Runtime (AIR)

Companion Web Site
Visit www.wiley.com/go/flex3 to access code files for the projects in the book.

Flex your development muscles with this hefty guide

Write programs using familiar workflows, deliver rich applications for Web or desktop, and integrate with a variety of application servers using ColdFusion, PHP, and others—all with the new Flex Builder 3 toolkit and the comprehensive tutorials in this packed reference. You’ll learn the basics of Flex 3, then quickly start using MXML, ActionScript, CSS, and other tools to create applications that can run on any browser or operating system.

• Install and learn how to use Flex Builder 3

• Explore MXML, ActionScript 3, and the anatomy of a Flex application

• Lay out Flex controls and containers, and use Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to create look and feel

• Incorporate Advanced List controls, Flex charting components, and data entry forms

• Integrate your Flex applications with a variety of application servers

• Create cross-operating system desktop applications with Adobe Integrated Runtime (AIR)

Companion Web Site
Visit www.wiley.com/go/flex3 to access code files for the projects in the book.