AdvancED Flash on Devices: Mobile Development with Flash Lite and Flash 10
This book covers multiple mobile and device platforms that tie in with Flash, so that book appeals to more than just Flash professionals, but also extends into Mobile and Device professionals from the Flex, AIR, and Flash Lite developer camps. It discusses the various platforms as they relate to Flash and ActionScript and then gives solutions-based example that show how to create compelling Flash mobile applications.
* Everything relates to Flash and ActionScript, and the way these two tools integrate into your mobile development platforms
* Covers multiple mobile and device platforms that tie in with Flash
* A practical, solutions-based approach to mobile development
What you’ll learn
* Learn how to create sophisticated mobile applications and very cool experiences across a range of mobile platforms (Nokia, Sony Ericsson, BREW, Windows Mobile, Apple, and Google).
* Learn best Flash and ActionScript practices that work across platforms and implementations
* Learn all the latest advances in the Flash Lite platform
* Learn about Flash Frameworks, including device widgets and U.I. components
* Learn how to take advantage of Adobe CS4 extensions for mobile devices
* Learn how to how to use Adobe’s latest version of Device Central
AdvancED Flex 3
Whether you’re a Flex 3 beginner or intermediate user, this book provides the necessary information to help you develop into an expert. Using a practical hands-on approach, it illustrates exactly how to create robust and scalable enterprise-grade Rich Internet Applications (RIAs).
The book is divided into three parts. The first part discusses the architectural and design aspects of Flex 3 application development. It explains the internals of a Flex 3 application and advocates a few best practices to fine-tune your application to ensure maximum performance. It includes tutorials on creating custom components, data binding, and creating AIR-powered desktop applications.
The second part concentrates on effectively integrating Flex 3 with server- and client-side technologies. Techniques for integration with Java and PHP are covered in detail, and content covering interaction with client-side technologies is also included. After reading the chapter on JavaScript integration, you will be ready to create applications that can use Ajax and Flex 3 together.
The third and final part of the book is a unique and eclectic mix of some advanced topics like mashups, collaborative applications, 3D rendering, highly interactive visualization, and audio and video streaming.
In summary, through reading this book, you will benefit from the wealth of information and years of experience the authors hold, and will then be ready to cruise with comfort in the world of Flex 3 application development on your own.
AdvancED Flex 4 - Coming October, 2009
