Understand MXML containers Create transitions Create data-driven applications with XML Interface Flex with ColdFusion Understanding the power of states Flex 2 is something of a revolution in web applications. with nearly 98% of all web browsers and mobile phones running the Flash player is required to use Flash and Flex applications, knowledge of Flex is indispensable for any serious web designers and developers. This book will show you how to create powerful, rich Internet applications using Flex 2 and ActionScript 3.0. After learning how to install and become familiar with the basics of Flex Builder 2 software, you will explore in depth how ActionScript 3.0 interacts with strong Flexs design language XML-like: MXML. Connect Flex to Adobe's powerful application server ColdFusion, and started working with Flex applications powered by server-side code dynamically. Summary of Contents: Chapter 1: Introducing RIAs and Installing Flex Builder 2 Chapter 2: Introducing Flex and Flex Builder 2 Chapter 3: Introducing ActionScript 3.0 Chapter 4: Containers and Components Chapter 5: Navigation Containers Chapter 6: Flex and XML Chapter 7: The American Chapter 8: Case Study: Part 1 Chapter 9: The Repeater Component Chapter 10: Case Study: Part 2 Chapter 11: Drag and Drop Chapter 12: Flex and ColdFusion Chapter 13: Charting Chapter 14: Printing Chapter 15: Finished Symphony