> Other than Flex 2.0 being more advanced than 1.5, what are > the major differences between the 2?
By default, compilation is done on the developer's workstation, not on a server. By default, you can build Flex 2 applications without any server component; they can talk to a server using web services, etc. By default, you can distribute Flex 2 applications just like you would any other sort of SWF. There are server-side components to Flex - Flex Data Services and the CF-Flex connector. Flex Data Services allows you to push data to Flex clients, among other things. The CF-Flex connector allows you to more easily exchange data between ColdFusion and Flex. If you use those server-side components, you'll have to (a) purchase them and (b) deploy them on the production servers where you use them. Personally, I think the biggest difference between Flex 2 and previous versions is the performance of the 8.5 player - applications load faster, run faster, and can handle larger data sets in my limited experience. Dave Watts, CTO, Fig Leaf Software http://www.figleaf.com/ Fig Leaf Software provides the highest caliber vendor-authorized instruction at our training centers in Washington DC, Atlanta, Chicago, Baltimore, Northern Virginia, or on-site at your location. Visit http://training.figleaf.com/ for more information! _______________________________________________ [email protected] To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
