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.
Marry Java and Flex to live happily ever after in Web development bliss
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.
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Set up the Java development environment and configure Flex
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Send data from Flex and start writing Java Web applications
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Create a storefront server application with Java
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Develop a storefront client application with Flex
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Connect Java and Flex to create a real-time messaging system
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Configure Cascading Style Sheets for custom interfaces
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Master advanced concepts, including enterprise-level development
About the Author
Matthew Keefe is a new-media designer and developer with a strong background in application development for the Web and offline. Matt is the author of the Flash and PHP Bible.
Charles A. Christiansen Jr. is a senior software engineer who currently uses Java and Flex 3. Charles has written applications that run the gamut — from heavy client Java applications that use RMI over dialup to fast, lightweight Web applications that use Spring and Hibernate.