Q: What is Adobe Flex 2? A: Adobe Flex 2 is a complete application development solution for creating and delivering cross-platform rich Internet applications (RIAs) within the enterprise and across the web…

Q: What are the components of Flex 2? A: The Adobe Flex 2 product line consists of the following: •Adobe Flex Builder 2: Eclipse-based IDE •Adobe Flex Charting 2: Extensible library of rich charting components •Adobe Flex Builder 2 with Charting: IDE with charting library •Adobe Flex Data Services 2: Infrastructure for managing data integration and application communication •Adobe Flex 2 Software Development Kit: Free Core application framework and command-line tools for Flex development Q: What kinds of applications can be built with Flex 2? A: Flex 2 enables application developers to create engaging, interactive, expressive web-based applications. For example, a data visualization application built in Flex can pull data from multiple back-end sources and display it visually. Business users can drill down into the data for deeper insight and even change the data and have it automatically updated on the back end. A product configuration application can help customers navigate the process of selecting or customizing products online. And a self-service application can guide customers through an address change or help employees complete an otherwise complicated multi-step benefits enrollment. Q: What is the easiest way to start building Flex applications? A: The fastest, easiest way to get started is to use Flex Builder 2. Alternatively, users can download the Flex 2 SDK, which provides the core Flex application framework and is available for free. It provides the Flex standards-based programming model, rich Flex component library, and integrated data access services. The Flex SDK enables developers to create Flex applications using another IDE or their editor of choice. Please see the section on developer resources to learn more about ways to quickly learn about developing with Flex. Q: Do I need to install the Flex SDK if I use Flex Builder? A: No. When you install Flex Builder, you automatically get the Flex framework and everything you need to start building Flex applications. Q: Do I need to install the Flex SDK if I use Flex Builder? A: No. When you install Flex Builder, you automatically get the Flex framework and everything you need to start building Flex applications. Q: Do I have to use Flex Builder to build Flex applications? A: No. However, most developers will find it more productive to use the Flex Builder IDE to design their applications…

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