Flex Developer Center

Architecting Flex Applications

In this Breeze presentation, learn about key architectural aspects of the Flex framework, and how you can use them.

Creating Next Generation SAP Analytics Applications with SAP NetWeaver and Macromedia Flex

Design application logic and process flows visually for more effective end-user experiences.

Launch printable document (PDF, 941K)

Building Flex Applications with Progressive Layout

Find out how to use progressive layout to control the display of Flex content after it has been initialized.

Accessibility Best Practices for Flex

Learn design and development considerations for creating an accessible Flex application.

Synchronizing Deployed Rich Internet Applications

Develop a simple way to handle version control and synchronization issues in deployed client applications.

Understanding the Linker and Loaders in Flex

A Flex engineer guides you in a look under the hood at the Flex compiler.

Introducing Adobe Flash Player 9

Learn about improvements to the player that will power the next generation of rich, engaging experiences.

Architecting RIAs with Flex Data Management Services

Streamline RIA development and maintenance with Flex Data Management Services.

Refactoring Flex applications from RPC-style data management to Data Management Services

Make the shift to Data Management Services by converting an RPC-style sample application.

Working with Macromedia Flex Components

Build your first Flex component and see how it improves organization and architecture in your apps.

Flex Components: Designing for Reusability

In this chapter excerpt, you create your own custom components with MXML and ActionScript.

Flex Component Basics

Part 1: Coding an Analog Clock
Part 2: Creating Skins to Extend Components

Beyond DataGrids: Designing Better Data Visualization with Flex Charting Components

Take advantage of new Flex charting features to create informative and interactive charts.

Using Flex to Build Your Struts Apps

Christophe Coenraets creates a sample Flex front end for a Struts app with you.

Internationalizing Flex Applications

Globalize your Flex applications so that you can best serve customers in different areas of the world.

Architecting Flex Applications

Learn how to build large-scale enterprise applications using the Flex methodology.

Architecting Flex Applications

In this Breeze presentation, learn about key architectural aspects of the Flex framework, and how you can use them.

Creating Next Generation SAP Analytics Applications with SAP NetWeaver and Macromedia Flex

Design application logic and process flows visually for more effective end-user experiences.

Launch printable document (PDF, 941K)

In Labs: Flex-Ajax Bridge beta 4

Integrate Flex applications with Ajax or DHTML code running in a browser with this updated version.

In Labs: Flex-Ajax Bridge

This new JavaScript library enables developers to easily integrate Flex applications with Ajax or DHTML code running in the browser.

In Labs: Ajax Data Services

Access the messaging and data management capabilities of Flex Data Services directly from JavaScript.

Using ColdFusion with Flex – Part 1: Creating and running a Contact Manager application

See Flex Data Services synchronize data between tiers and clients. (Updated April 23, 2007)

Using ColdFusion with Flex – Part 2: Creating and running a CRM application

Manage relationships between objects using nested destinations in Flex Data Services in this sample application. (Updated April 23, 2007)

Setting Up Your JRun Server

Not sure how to set up your JRun server for Flex? Check out the JRun documentation.

Using RPC services in Flex Data Services 2

Understand the differences between RPC services in Flex 1.5 and Flex 2.

Synchronizing Deployed Rich Internet Applications

Develop a simple way to handle version control and synchronization issues in deployed client applications.

Setting Up Client-Based Analytics in a Flex Application

Get metrics from your RIA with JavaScript and a cookie-based analytics tool, such as Omniture, NetIQ, or WebSideStory.

Flex Components: Designing for Reusability

In this chapter excerpt, you create your own custom components with MXML and ActionScript.

Using Mixins in Flex Applications

Dynamically add the methods of an existing class to a custom class without using inheritance.

Building Flex Applications with Progressive Layout

Find out how to use progressive layout to control the display of Flex content after it has been initialized.

Using Local SharedObjects with Flex

Use this class to store data locally and call that data during the same session or in a later session.

@stake Flex Security Review

See how Flex meets application security best practices to defend against client-side attacks.

Launch printable document (Flash or PDF, 248K)

Judges' perspective: What makes a winning application

Learn more about the judges, the selection process, and criteria for the Flex Developer Derby.

Introducing Flex 2.0.1

Learn about Flex Builder for Mac OS, support for ASDoc, functional testing, large applications, runtime CSS, and so much more in the new version.

Redesigned: flex.org

Adobe (April 23, 2007)
The community portal for the Flex community has been completely reorganized with quicker access to getting started tutorials and community resources, such as user groups and events.

What's new in Flex 3

Get the public beta and check out new features for designer/developer workflows and working with data, Adobe AIR integration, and open-source infrastructure. (Updated Dec. 13, 2007)

Flash Player 8 and Flex 1.5

Learn about new features in Flash Player 8 and how they benefit your Flex applications.

Delivering Rich Business Intelligence

Find out how you can use the Flex platform to build creative RIA solutions for your business challenges.

Introducing Flex 1.5

Charting, runtime shared libraries, improved performance and user interface options, and more—see what's in the new version.

Case Study: The Development Life Cycle of a Flex Application

Find out what makes up a successful Flex team and workflow from an actual project.

Is Macromedia Flex the Right Fit for You? (Updated for Flex 1.5)

Learn what Flex does and doesn't do for you in this high-level overview of the new RIA authoring environment.

Flex 1.5 Hot Fix: IE Update for Embedded ActiveX Controls

Download the patch to Flex 1.5 to generate HTML wrapper pages that won't be affected by this change.

Tips for tuning ActionScript 3.0 performance for Flex and Flash developers

Learn about the Flash Player architecture and AVM2, and improve performance through typing and data binding in your Flex and Flash application development.

Flex Data Services 2: Capacity planning white paper (PDF, 148K)

Optimize performance and estimate hardware requirements for Flex apps that use Flex Data Services 2.

Setting Up Client-Based Analytics in a Flex Application

Get metrics from your RIA with JavaScript and a cookie-based analytics tool, such as Omniture, NetIQ, or WebSideStory.

Using the Flex Trace Panel

Monitor errors in your RIAs and view the troubleshooting results in this handy console.

Optimizing ActionScript with Flex Profiler

Use the Flex Profiler to analyze your ActionScript code and tune for peak application performance.

Tips and Techniques for Improving Flex Application Performance (Updated for Flex 1.5)

• Part 1: Flex Client Application Performance
• Part 2: Flex Server Performance

Capacity Planning for Macromedia Flex

Estimate the hardware requirements for Flex applications in a production environment.

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Flex Performance Brief

Compare JSP and MXML application performance in these side-by-side benchmark tests.

Technical FAQ for Flex Developers

Check out the Flex community’s updated list of answers to common technical questions on developing Flex RIAs.

A Primer for Building Flex Applications

Learn how the class library manifests in MXML and other useful tips for building Flex apps.

Flash Player 8 and Flex 1.5

Learn about new features in Flash Player 8 and how they benefit your Flex applications.

Using Flash Player 8 Features in Your Flex 1.5 Application

Add file upload and download functionality easily in your Flex apps with new Flash Player 8 features.

Building Flex Applications with Progressive Layout

Find out how to use progressive layout to control the display of Flex content after it has been initialized.

Understanding the Linker and Loaders in Flex

A Flex engineer guides you in a look under the hood at the Flex compiler.

Branding Your Flex 1.5 Application with Styles and Skins

Change the look of your application in a snap.

Flash Player 8 and Flex 1.5

Learn about new features in Flash Player 8 and how they benefit your Flex applications.

Modeling User Workflows for Rich Internet Applications

Plan efficient RIAs by analyzing user interaction, creating workflow diagrams, and incorporating rich interface components.

Beyond DataGrids: Designing Better Data Visualization with Flex Charting Components

Take advantage of new Flex charting features to create informative and interactive charts.

White Paper: Developing Desktop Applications with Macromedia Flex

Target your applications to render in the Central or Flash runtime without significant code changes.
Launch printable document (PDF, 253K)

Building Rich Internet Applications with Macromedia Flex: A Flash Perspective

Nigel Pegg explains how Flash developers can take advantage of the newest RIA development environment.