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Creating Visual Experiences with Flex 3.0 : Book Review

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On Dec. 1st I received my copy of ‘Creating Visual Experiences with Flex 3.0‘, by Juan Sanchez and Andy McIntosh (2009 Pearson Education Inc).  I am a bit of a book fanatic, and find that books are my best resource, but lately there has been a glut of Flex and Air books to hit the market so I was a little skeptical about an AFFB (another freaking flex book).  Then I read this book, actually the entire book in 3 1/2 days.  All I have to say is… “freaking brilliant.”  This is not AFFB. Continue reading →

Air in Action – Book Review

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The following book review for Manning Press’s Air in Action was submitted by Barry Knapp of Railinc.


Adobe Air In Action provides a good overview of the most frequently required ActionScript API with many easy to follow examples.  There is a heavy emphasis toward teaching the readers through specific AIR example that will enable them to quickly create a running AIR application.  This book is not geared for those looking for an in-depth discussion of AIR application design, best practices and frame working. Continue reading →