Providing you with invaluable information for delivering rich, cross-platform Internet applications within the enterprise and across the web, this book shows you how to fully integrate Java and Flex. Pages of examples, step-by-step instructions, and from-the-field techniques guide you through the creation of your first Java/Flex applications.
Whether you're a designer who wants to master programming or a creative developer seeking to broaden your skills beyond coding, now you have two powerful tools and a valuable guide to get you there. Thanks to the step-by-step instructions and practical examples in this in-depth book, you'll quickly get up to speed on relational databases, learn the ins and outs of Java and Flex, and discover the art and science of mashups by mixing code and graphics to create custom interfaces.
- Set up the Java development environment and configure Flex
- Send data from Flex and start writing Java Web applications
- Create a storefront server application with Java
- Develop a storefront client application with Flex
- Connect Java and Flex to create a real-time messaging system
- Configure Cascading Style Sheets for custom interfaces
- Master advanced concepts, including enterprise-level development
Part I : Installtion and Getting Started
Part II : Connecting Java and Flex
Part III : Building Advanced Applications