I'm with Paul on this one. MXML is wonderful for layout, because I'm familiar with the HTML world and the metaphors are all the same (which means you can get someone less experienced to do layout tweaks :-). But when it comes to a standalone and fairly complex component, pure actionscript enables all the fancy outline and collapse features that MXML just doesn't.
Basically, ask yourself this question: Is what you're building visual (MXML)? Or functional (AS)? Michael Krotscheck Senior Developer RESOURCE INTERACTIVE <http://www.resource.com/> www.resource.com <http://www.resource.com> [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ________________________________________________________________________ ____ This email and any of its attachments may contain Resource Interactive proprietary information, which is privileged, confidential and may be subject to copyright or other intellectual property rights belonging to Resource Interactive. This email is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or action taken in relation to the contents of and attachments to this email is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this email in error, please notify the sender immediately and permanently delete the original and any copy of this email and any printout. ________________________________ From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Decoursey Sent: Monday, October 29, 2007 2:31 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [flexcoders] MXML vs. pure ActionScript I like both. For some things, like components I prefer AS only. But for larger apps I prefer mxml simply because I can visualize the app better. I don't think that there is any one better way to do it, it depends on your strengths and your needs. Paul On Oct 29, 2007, at 1:02 PM, lrdvadersith wrote: > I am new to the Flex world, and I am trying to figure out if I should > use MXML to lay out visual components, or go with a pure ActionScript > approach. > > Google searches reveal pros and cons of each, but no real consensus on > which is a better general approach. Even within our organization (all > of whom are also new to Flex), there is no real strong opinions on > this issue. > > I would like to see what the thoughts are from some of the more > experienced Flex coders in this group. > > Do you prefer using MXML or pure ActionScript, and why? > > Thanks in advance, > > Steve > > > > > > -- > Flexcoders Mailing List > FAQ: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flexcoders/files/flexcodersFAQ.txt <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/flexcoders/files/flexcodersFAQ.txt> > Search Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/flexcoders% <http://www.mail-archive.com/flexcoders%25> > 40yahoogroups.com > Yahoo! Groups Links > > >
