Flash Builder is still a Beta software on labs.adobe.com that has generalized release dates.
Q4 2009 for the first release and Q2 2010 for an updated release. I think once you see confirmed release dates then you will see pricing models soon after. Teddy R. Payne, ACCFD Google Talk - [email protected] On Fri, Sep 11, 2009 at 9:32 AM, Tom McNeer <[email protected]> wrote: > Eric, > > Certainly, there are no problems with using ColdFusion as a backend to Flex > apps, with SQL Server as a database. I do it all the time. > > Depending on your needs, something like WebOrb may not be necessary, since > ColdFusion has built-in gateways to serialize/deserialize AMF packets to and > from Flex, and some fairly simple ways to get CF and Flex to recognize > objects that are being sent back and forth. And of course, there's BlazeDS. > > ColdFusion can easily work with SQL Server, or MySQL or Oracle, or other > databases. > > "Best," of course, just depends on your needs and skills. .NET or Java or > PHP, as well as ColdFusion, are completely suitable for Flex front-ends and > SQL Server databases. > > As far as pricing on Flex Builder 4 goes, it hasn't been announced. I'd > suggest watching as the Adobe MAX conference approaches. > > There are likely to be a few product introductions there, though Adobe is > not saying. > > > > -- > Thanks, > > Tom > > Tom McNeer > MediumCool > http://www.mediumcool.com > 1735 Johnson Road NE > Atlanta, GA 30306 > 404.589.0560 >
