作者：Sas Jacobs
出版日期：January 12, 2009
出版社：Friends of Ed
页数：520
ISBN：ISBN-10: 1430216344 ISBN-13: 978-1430216346
文件格式：PDF


Product Description
XML is the lingua franca of the Web. All designers and developersworking in a web environment need a sound understanding of XML and itsrole in application development. Many software packages andorganizations allow for the exchange of data using an XML format. Webservices and RSS feeds are now commonplace.
For those working with Flash and Flex, a thorough understanding ofXML is particularly important. XML documents are one option for thedata provided to SWF applications. Flash and Flex can load, display,and modify XML content. These applications can also send XML content toother applications for updating or for use in different situations.
ActionScript 3.0 introduces some fundamental changes to the way inwhich Flash and Flex applications work with XML. One significant changeis that XML is now a native data type. ActionScript 3.0 also introducesnew classes and a different framework for working with externaldocuments. These changes are based on the E4X ECMAScript standard, andthey streamline and simplify the process for working with XML in Flashand Flex.
In this book, Sas Jacobs gives you an introduction to XML and E4X.She explores the new XML and XMLList classes and explains E4Xexpressions, providing examples for both Flash and Flex. In addition toexplaining how to incorporate XML documents in SWF applications, SasJacobs shows you approaches specific to Flash and Flex and exploresreal-world usage. The book finishes with two case studies. In thefirst, you will learn how to consume and display information and imagesfrom Flickr using Flash. In the second, you will work with Adobe Kulerin Flex.
Whether you are a designer or developer, this book will help youwork with XML and make the transition from ActionScript 2.0 toActionScript 3.0. It will also provide you with an excellent groundingif you are new to Flash and Flex.
In this book, you’ll learn how to:Work with the new XML and XMLList classes in ActionScript 3.0Build E4X expressions in ActionScript 3.0 to simplify your work flowWork with XML content in Flash and Flex to create dynamic web applicationsConsume REST and SOAP web services in Flash and Flex Build real-world Flash and Flex XML applicationsAbout the Author
Sas is a Web developer who loves working with Flash. She set up herbusiness Anything Is Possible in 1994, working in the areas of webdevelopment, IT training and technical writing. The business works withlarge and small clients building web applications with ASP.NET, Flash,XML and databases.
Sas has also spoken at conferences such as Flash Forward, MXDU andFlashKit on topics relating to XML and dynamic content in Flash. In herspare time, Sas is passionate about travelling, photography andenjoying life. One of her most fervent wishes is that Flash will takeover the Web!