作者：Satish Kore
出版日期：June 26, 2009
出版社：其它
页数：304
ISBN：ISBN-10: 1847195342 ISBN-13: 978-1847195340
文件格式：PDF



Develop rich internet applications quickly and easily using AdobeFlex 3, ActionScript 3.0 and integrate with a Java backend usingBlazeDS 3.2
A step-by-step tutorial for developing web applications using Flex 3, ActionScript 3.0, BlazeDS 3.2, and JavaBuild efficient and seamless data-rich interactive applications in Flex using a combination of MXML and ActionScript 3.0Create custom UIs, Components, Events, and Item Renders to develop user friendly applicationsBuild an end-to-end Flex e-commerce application using all major features of Flex covered throughout the bookIn Detail Flex 3 is a great technology fordeveloping Rich Internet Applications for the Web as well as for thedesktop. If you are a developer looking to design great-looking andsophisticated user interfaces that resemble desktop-based applications,and want to utilize an existing server technology such as Java todevelop RIAs, this book is for you.
Targeting developers who want to get started with Adobe Flex 3programming, this simple and clear handbook introduces Flex technologyquickly and straightforwardly. Utilizing your existing knowledge ofJava, it gives you the insight and hands-on experience to program withFlex 3.
This book provides comprehensive information on various aspects ofFlex 3 and ActionScript 3.0. These include developing simpleapplications, handling events, creating custom components and events,using RPC services, integration with Java and BlazeDS, styling andformatting, and how to package and deploy Flex applications.
You will start with downloading, installing and configuring Flex 3SDK and Flex Builder 3 and learn basic concepts such as what MXML andActionScript are, understanding UI components, controls, compilers, andmore. Further you will develop simple applications and slowly advanceinto more depth where you will learn advanced concepts such as creatingcustom components, debugging, integrating with Java, using RPCservices, styling, internationalizing, and deploying Flex applications,and more.
One of the things you’re really going to love about this book isthat you will develop a full-blown e-commerce application using acombination of Flex 3, ActionScript 3.0, BlazeDS 3.2, and Java. At theend of the book you will have the knowledge and experience needed todevelop Rich Internet Applications.
What you will learn from this book?
Install and configure Flex 3.0 SDK and Flex Builder 3 to build and deploy Flex Rich Internet ApplicationsDiscover the Flex application architecture and how to use MXML language to write Flex applicationsLearn to mix ActionScript and MXML code to write Flex applications,use Events, create custom events, and create and use custom componentsUse External API and LocalConnection to enable communication between ActionScript and JavaScript and from SWF to SWFBuild a sample book explorer application with XML using the E4X approach in FlexUse Adobe LiveCycle Data Services and BlazeDS components for accessing server-side dataDiscover data access methods such as HTTPService, WebService, andRemoteObjects with code examples and learn how to use them to send andreceive remote dataUse BlazeDS or LCDS proxy services to access data by eliminating the need for a cross-domain policy fileInteract with the server environment and access backend data sources to send and receive remote data in your Flex application.Develop Flex applications to communicate with JSP and process data sent by the server in your Flex application.Debug your application in the production environment using variousdebugging techniques along with Flex Builder’ۧs debugger and somethird-party toolsLearn various ways of packaging your Flex application using Flex Builder 3 and Ant ScriptCustomize your application’s look and feel using external CSS andlearn how to utilize runtime CSS for changing your application’s lookand feel dynamicallyUse internationalization techniques to customize your application for multiple localesLocalize Flex applications by using ResourceManager class; learnthe technique to create resource bundle modules and load them atruntime to change locale dynamicallyApproach
The author’s experience in creating applications using Flex enableshim to share insights on using it effectively in a clear, simple, andconcise manner. His approach will help you gain hands-on programmingexperience in Flex 3 and ActionScript 3.0. The book focuses onimportant features of Flex 3 and ActionScript 3.0 and gives clearinstructions and precise code examples to explain features and ensurethat you actually learn as you read.
Who this book is written for?
This book is a good starting point for any developer with a littleexperience in Java programming to get going with Adobe Flex 3 andActionScript 3.0 development. You may be a softwaredeveloper/professional who wishes to learn and understand Flex 3technology for developing Rich Internet Applications. If you are asystem analyst who wants to explore and understand Flex 3 then this isan ideal book for you.
About the Author
Satish Kore
Satish Kore hails from Bangalore, the IT capital of India. He hasmore than 8 years experience in the technology world, spread acrossmultiple technologies and domains, and he has extensive knowledge ofJava, J2ME and Adobe Flex, ActionScript, and so on. He is a PrincipleEngineer at multinational company in Bangalore, India. He is a Flexenthusiast and evangelist and has been working on Flex since its early1.5 version days. His application built using Flex 3 has won abest-application award from Flash-based telephony company Ribbit.