
Google, which is your best friend when it comes to learning
about the nooks and crannies of the Flex API.
How This Book Is Organized
Here is a summary of the chapters in the book and what you
can expect from each:
Chapter 1
In this chapter, I’ll guide you through installing Flex
Builder 3 and putting together a fun image manipulator
application.
Chapter 2
This chapter presents several real-world examples of sites
that make amazing use of Flex.
Chapter 3
This chapter provides a step-by-step walkthrough of how
to build a Flex application.
Chapter 4
This chapter describes Flex layout mechanisms and con-
trols. Filters and effects are also covered.
Chapter 5
This chapter covers the different forms of network com-
munications supported by Flex applications, and includes
examples for a few of them.
Chapter 6
This chapter presents additional example applications,
including a calculator, an image viewer, a drag-and-drop
application, and more.
Chapter 7
This chapter provides a preview of several advanced con-
trols that are available for use as stock libraries. Some
choice examples include 3D graphing, as well as a flow list
that is similar to Cover Flow in iTunes.
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