[flexcoders] Simple actionscript that I cannot understand! Please help. Thanks

?xml version=1.0? Can somebody explain into details what that code do?(line by line). I know that it is changing the font size but I cannot understand the :s and the normal? I understand the overal code but not everything. Thanks again for your time. Fred. !-- usingas/FlexComponents.mxml --

[flexcoders] Where can I get more examples using the Flex 3 reference language

Flex 3 reference language offers only 1 example for each different classes. For instance, I will get an example for the class buttonbut won't get any examples at all regarding the methods or events for this button class. Where can I get more examples? I am a newbie so of course I want to

[flexcoders] Is Flex Actionscript 3 programming language for a total newbie?

I am totally new to Flex 3 and AS3. But so far I am not understanding all the examples of Flex 3 language reference as well as AS3.I am using a book called Flex 3 essential guide with AS3 and I am also using Lynda.com Flex 3 essentials. But I am not understanding the all material. so I am

[flexcoders] How much actionscript 3 do you need to know in order to develop in Flex 3

Flex is a mix of mxml and actionscript 3. Now my questions is simple. How much AS3 do you need to know in order to develop seriously using Flex 3 technology? Thanks.

[flexcoders] Do you guys consider Lynda .com Flexs tutorials a must to learn the material?

I am extremely lazy , have been all my life. I have troubles leartning by reading books.I am not a programmer , however I did some light web design a few years ago. AS3 seems to be difficult to me but not impossible. I am 48 so if I learn Flex 3 , my goal would be to become a Flex 3 freelance

[flexcoders] Is it better easier to learn Flex3 AS3 via a book or videos?

Thanks

[flexcoders] Can you import pure Flash packages and use them with Flex 3? Is it compatible?

I am new to Flex 3 and I wonder if you can import Flash packages while using Flex 3 and using them without compatibility issues? I notice that a lot of Flex 3 packages start with mx. Thanks.

[flexcoders] Question about how to learn Flex 3

I am learning AS3 with Actionscript 3 Esssential Training(Lynda.com) but I was told that the Flash packages are different from Flex 3 packages. Should I continue learning AS3 with this video? It use Flex 3 as compiler but does not use any mx. packages. Will I get confused when I start learning

[flexcoders] Question about event.label

The label is not defined in this example. How can the label be called without an error? (('right side with ' + event.label)/) Thanks for your time. ?xml version=1.0? mx:Application xmlns:mx=http://www.adobe.com/2006/mxml; mx:Script public function showMsg(msg:String):void {

[flexcoders] Re: Question about how to learn Flex 3

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[flexcoders] Re: Question about how to learn Flex 3

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[flexcoders] What is the best material to learn Flex 3 and AS3?

I got 2 books , one Flex 3 cookbook and it seems to difficult to follow. I purchased Actionscript 3(Lynda.com) video with Joel Lott and that seems hard to follow as well.All that addlistener dispatcher seems pure Hebrew to me. I only did a little bit of html in my life so maybe Flex 3 is too

[flexcoders] Question about Flex Actionscript 3 code Flash actionscript 3 code

I am new to Flex however I have both platforms , Flex 3 and Flash CS4. My question is : When you code AS3 using Flex3 is it totally similar than Flash AS3? Do they use different packages Classes? Is it better to start with Flex 3 first then doing Flash aftwards?or can I learn both platforms

[flexcoders] What material would you recommend to learn Flex rapidly?

I have Flex 3 Builder but I am wondering what material that I should purchase in order to learn Flex? Also I notice that AS3 is required so should I purchase AS3 books as well? Now that Flex4 is out should I use the Flex4 Builder beta version instead of Flex 3? Also how many hours of study do I

[flexcoders] Should I buy Lynda.com Flex 3 essential training to learn Flex?

I wonder that if I buy Flex Essential training from Lynda.com I will learn the material easier? I have no programming background. Thx for your time

[flexcoders] How to start learning Flex 4? There is no book out there!!

I am a newbie and want to learn Flex. Now I was told to skip Flex 3 and get into Flex 4 directly. But there is no book available for Flex 4. I can't learn from Flex 4 documentation , I don't even know Flex 3 and how to program. Is Flex 3 that different from Flex 4? I have 3 books on Flex 3 that

[flexcoders] How does Button 3 knows that it has been clicked in this example?

This an example taken out of a Flex 4 book(Amstrong). I pretty understand this code but if you look at button3 at the very end of the code , it has no click(event) associated with it. why is that? Will it be ok to add:click=handleClick(event)/ Like it was done for button2 ?? Thanks. ?xml

[flexcoders] Honestly guys , at 48 should I expect Flex AS3 to change my life job wise?

I am 48 and currently learning Flex3 AS3. I have tried several other platforms languages and so far Flex is where I feel home , the coding feel more intuitive to me , so I am expecting to keep learning the material. Now let's say 1 year from now if I try to get a job will I be able to get an

[flexcoders] Re: Honestly guys , at 48 should I expect Flex AS3 to change my life job wise?

quite diffrent from its previous brother. Have fun. - Original Message - From: fred44455 To: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2009 12:05 PM Subject: [flexcoders] Honestly guys , at 48 should I expect Flex AS3 to change my life job wise

[flexcoders] am a newbie , can somebody explains to me this simple For loop statement?

This is a function who is supposed to remove an item from the store item. I can't understand it. All I know from this function is that it removes only one item(_collection.splice(i, 1);) when it founds the loops stops (break). The all class was an Array Class and there was an AddItem function

[flexcoders] How can I keep myself motivated to program in Flex? Please help. Thanks?

I am learning Actionscript 3 , I like it and I enjoy doing it. But then I can't seems to be consistent I lose interest for like 3 days then I am back again with AS3 except that I have to relearn everything I forgot during those 3 days. Am I being lazy? How can I keep myself motivated? I am 48

[flexcoders] How long does it take to learn Flex and get a job?

I am new to Flex and started learning Flex 3 months ago. I have no programming background. I wonder how long does it take to learn Flex and how long will take me before I can apply for an entry level position? I gave myself 1 year but I wonder if it is a realistic time frame? Thanks for your

[flexcoders] Should I follow this recommendation when it comes to Flex learning curve?

I already know some html and CSS . Should I consider stopping learning Flex getting into PHP and coming back to Flex 3 again? The statement below is the recommendation of a friend programmer. I'm a little curious why you're jumping straight into advanced stuff and skipping the basics

[flexcoders] I need a recommendation of an actionscript 3 book for Flex

All the books that I checked are AS3 books for Flash. Where can I find a book for AS3 for Flex 3(4). Or maybe all the Flex 3 books explain AS3 and I don't need them? But I would like to know AS3 very well as most Flex 3 books don't spend much time going into details about AS3. What are your

[flexcoders] Why most Flex Developer job ads ask now for Knowledge in Java??

Since this year you don't seems to be able to find a Job Offer in Flex without the requirement: Knowledge in Java, JEE2 etc.. required( Most job ads in Dice.com) Is that mean that now not only I need to learn Flex but also Java to be able to find a Flex Developer job??

[flexcoders] How much knowledge in Java do you actually need to be hired as a Flex Developer

How much knowledge in Java do they required?? I mean that's ridiculous , last year there were just a few companies who were requiring some Java Knowledge now 80% of the job ads for Flex Developers (on dice.com) require some Knowledge in java. I understand that it is probably to connect to back

[flexcoders] Where can I pass my Flex Certification? Online? Or in an Adobe Exam center?

I can't find any valuable information regarding that. Also I wonder if you can pass the Adobe Certification in Europe? Thanks.

[flexcoders] Now that Flex 4 is out is it really worth learning Flex 3?? Your opinion please.

I purchased all the Flex 3 learning material but was told last weeek that Flex 4 was totally different and that I was wasting my time learning Flex 3. Should I quit learning Flex 3 or stat with Flex 4? There are only 3 ebooks out about Flex 4. Thanks for your answers. Fred.

[flexcoders] Where can I find a lot of Flex 3 AS3 examples?? Code that from other people?

I am trying to learn Flex 3 AS3 but I need a lot of examples where can I find this?? I need real examples maybe from real sites or books or even source code in Flex that I could purchase. Thanks for your time.

[flexcoders] Do you guys consider Flex3/4 be a niche(Market)?

I wonder if you consider Flex being still a niche market or something extremely popular? Also where do you see the demand trend for Flex developers in the future? Great? Or not so great?

[flexcoders] What type of backend Java technology Flex Developer should know?

More and more Java is required to know for any Flex Developer who is looking for a new project employment. My question is simple :Java is very waste so from your personal experience what type of Java Technology are they requiring(in general)?. Please don't elaborate or debate on why Java is

[flexcoders] Please tell me if this is a good way to learn AS3??

I have find limited examples on AS3 therefore I am using a lot of Java programs and pretty much switching them into the AS3 language and run them and it seems to work. From your expertise is it a good way to learn AS3? (Of course I am making changes as Java is similar to AS3 but not identical)

[flexcoders] Question about currentTarget and Event:Listener

How can I have the button responding when it is clicked with the message : you clicked me I tried but it but it does not work. import mx.controls.Alert; public function createHandlers(e:Event):void { b1.addEventListener(MouseEvent.CLICK, submitForm);

[flexcoders] Question about Flex and Actionscript externat file

I believe that Flex 3/4 has it own classes in actionscript 3 like mx Alert.Message etc.. Now if I build a Flex 3 application using only MXML and create an external pure AS3 file for the logic of the program will it work? If the AS3 script file is pure AS3(close to Flash AS3) will Flex3 accept the

[flexcoders] What book in Flex would you guys recommend for a newbie ?

I already asked questions on this forum but I rarely get feed backs. I was told that the Adobe community was a fantastic one but I guess it is very much like linux if you are a newbie you are on your own. Anyway I would appreciate a recommendation on a good book to learn Flex. Also I was told to

[flexcoders] Do you need to know some Scale factor effects when using Flex?

I am learning AS3 now and I am kind of lost with those Scale Factors lessons(AS3 essentials from Lynda). I wonder do you actually need to know that when you code with Flex 3? Making Flex applications. All that pure AS3 stuff seems to be more for designers.

[flexcoders] What are the Flex3/4 websites requirements after been FTP to the hosting server?

I am not new to web design ok. I have done several websites in my life so I deserve to be treated with respect ok. It is not because I am a newbie in Flex AS3 that I am a retarded. Had several weird rude answers from this site each time that I am asking a simple question. Anyway my question

[flexcoders] I am using Flash Builder 4 trial the debug session goes well but I get no ouput

I am trying some simple code in AS3 that works well in Flex 3 but when using that same AS3 code with Flash Builder 4 there is just a blank white page. No output . The session shows no errors. Any idea why? Thanks

[flexcoders] Do you need to uninstall Flex Builder 3 before installing Flash Builder 4??

Or can they coexist together?

[flexcoders] When Flash Builder 4 will allow us to develop mobile applications?

Apparently Flash CS5 has that capability but I wonder when Flex 4 developers will be able to create mobile application using Flash Builder 4? Does Adobe will come out with a plug for that purpose?