(Ebook) Foundation XML and E4X for Flash and Flex by Sas Jacobs ISBN 9781430216346, 1430216344

(Ebook) Foundation XML and E4X for Flash and Flex by Sas Jacobs ISBN 9781430216346, 1430216344

XML is the lingua franca of the Web. All designers and developers working in a web environment need a sound understanding of XML and its role in application development. Many software packages and organizations allow for the exchange of data using an XML format. Web services and RSS feeds are now commonplace.For those working with Flash and Flex, a thorough understanding of XML is particularly important. XML documents are one option for the data provided to SWF applications. Flash and Flex can load, display, and modify XML content. These applications can also send XML content to other applications for updating or for use in different situations.ActionScript 3.0 introduces some fundamental changes to the way in which Flash and Flex applications work with XML. One significant change is that XML is now a native data type. ActionScript 3.0 also introduces new classes and a different framework for working with external documents. These changes are based on the E4X ECMAScript standard, and they streamline and simplify the process for working with XML in Flash and Flex.In this book, Sas Jacobs gives you an introduction to XML and E4X. She explores the new XML and XMLList classes and explains E4X expressions, providing examples for both Flash and Flex. In addition to explaining how to incorporate XML documents in SWF applications, Sas Jacobs shows you approaches specific to Flash and Flex and explores real-world usage. The book finishes with two case studies. In the first, you will learn how to consume and display information and images from Flickr using Flash. In the second, you will work with Adobe Kuler in Flex.Whether you are a designer or developer, this book will help you work with XML and make the transition from ActionScript 2.0 to ActionScript 3.0. It will also provide you with an excellent grounding if you are new to Flash and Flex. In this book, you'll learn how to: Work with the new XML and XMLList classes in ActionScript 3.0Build E4X expressions in ActionScript 3.0 to simplify your work flowWork with XML content in Flash and Flex to create dynamic web applicationsConsume REST and SOAP web services in Flash and FlexBuild real-world Flash and Flex XML applications Summary of Contents Introduction to XMLGenerating XML ContentActionscript 3.0 and XMLUsing E4X ExpressionsUsing the URLLoader Class With XML DocumentsLoading Methods Specific to FlexLoading Methods Specific to FlashModifying XML Content With Actionscript 3.0Communicating With the ServerConsuming Web Services With FlexConsuming Web Services With FlashFlash Case StudyFlex Case Study