Tuesday, February 17, 2009

What is Flex?

Flex is a technological framework used for building Flash-based Rich Internet Applications (RIAs) compatible with major browsers, desktops and operational systems.

Flex and Flash, just like Ajax and JavaScript, are related technologies, with the former being a set of tools intended for developers rather than designers. Flex is primarily used for interactive and data-centred applications, yet in case there arises a necessity to maintain a content-based focus as well, with Adobe Flash 3 you can use the Flex Ajax Bridge to integrate the two technologies.

If you need web applications which would be most attractive for visitors, i.e. prospective clients, Flex development is certainly a good idea, with the broad range of features such as dynamic animations, sound, video, etc. available. Moreover, running Flex applications is unlikely to pose any difficulties: Adobe Flash player is being used by an overwhelming majority of net surfers. Those who by some chance don’t, are free to get it from Adobe.


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2 comments:

FlexDeveloper said...

Thanks. Very good post ))

iTechArt SharePoint 2007 said...

I like this article, thank you.