Adobe Flex Builder 2 (EN) Mac, TLP Commercial 1500-14999 54021980TS User Manual

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Adobe Flex 2
The Adobe Engagement Platform comprises:
• Universal client technology—By combining the strengths of ubiquitous Flash Player with 
Adobe Reader® software, HTML, and JavaScript, developers can deliver a predictable,  
high-quality application experience across browsers, desktops, and devices. 
• Programming model—The Flex development model (MXML and ActionScript) plays a central 
role in the platform. By providing a versatile and robust programming model, Flex enables 
organizations to efficiently deliver RIAs that take advantage of the universal client technology.
• Development and design tools.—With products like Adobe Photoshop®, Dreamweaver®, Flash 
Professional, and Illustrator®, Adobe is a recognized leader in the creative tools market. Through 
integration with Flex Builder and third-party development tools, Adobe is enabling designers 
and developers to work together to deliver more engaging experiences.
• Server framework—Adobe server technologies build on existing infrastructure standards like 
Java EE and .NET, while providing services that simplify integration and extend the capabilities 
available to rich clients. Beyond the services provided by Flex Data Services, Flash Media Server 
enables applications to integrate two-way audio and video streaming, while Adobe LiveCycle® 
software provides services for business process management, document generation, and 
information assurance.
The goal of the Adobe Engagement Platform is to blend the strengths of Adobe technologies and 
open standards to provide a versatile foundation for extending the reach of information, processes, 
and services to customers, partners, and employees anytime, anywhere, and in any medium.
By providing a comprehensive yet open solution for RIA development, Flex enables organizations 
to extend their existing investments in application logic, infrastructure, and SOA while realizing 
the benefits that RIAs can deliver for end users, customers, or partners. 
The following sections provide a more in-depth overview of the Flex product line. 
Figure 1: The Adobe Engagement Platform architecture.