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Previous experience with OOP languages such as Java or C++ and familiarity with XML terminology.

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This course provides experienced application developers with hands-on, practical experience using Flex, introducing developers to all the primary features of Flex they'll need to know in order to build a fully functional, well architected front end for a Rich Internet Application (RIA).

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Suitability This course is designed for application developers who want to bring the power of Rich Internet Applications to their web applications. To gain the most from this class, you should be familiar with an object oriented programming language such as Java or C++ and also be familiar with XML terminology.

Course objectives This course provides experienced application developers with hands-on, practical experience using Flex, introducing developers to all the primary features of Flex they'll need to know in order to build a fully functional, well architected front end for a Rich Internet Application (RIA).

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Adobe Flex 3 Developing Rich Client Applications

Adobe Flex 3 Developing Rich Client Applications

This course provides experienced application developers with hands-on, practical experience using Flex, introducing developers to all the primary features of Flex they'll need to know in order to build a fully functional, well architected front end for a Rich Internet Application (RIA), and is an ideal starting point for anybody moving into Flex.

Course Overview

Unit 1: Introducing Adobe Flex 3

Understanding rich Internet applications

Introducing the Adobe Flex 3 product line

The foundation of the RIA: Flash Player/Flash Virtual Machine

Understanding the Flex application process flow

Getting help and other resources

Exploring the course application 13

Unit 2: Getting Started with Flex Builder 3

Understanding the relationship between Eclipse and Flex Builder 3

Exploring the Flex Builder 3 interface

Creating a project and your first application

Creating a main application page and running it

Using debugging

Getting help in Adobe Flex Builder 3

Unit 3: Learning Flex Fundamentals

Creating a simple Flex application

Creating your first Flex application

Laying out a Flex application with containers

Adding user interface controls

Creating bindings between components

Architecting an application with MXML components

Creating properties and methods of MXML components

Unit 4: Handling Events

Understanding events

Creating event handlers using inline ActionScript

Using inline ActionScript

Handling events with ActionScript functions

Placing ActionScript functions in external files

Understanding the event object

Implementing the addEventListener() method

Unit 5: Using Simple Controls

Getting familiar with Flex controls

Using the Button control

Using a CheckBox Control

Using NumericStepper controls

Using Text controls

Displaying images

Adding simple controls to an application

Unit 6: Laying Out an Application with Containers

Understanding Containers

Using the Application container

Setting an application's layout

Using the Panel container

Using the Form container

Using the Grid container

Using Box Containers

Using the DividedBox container

Using the Tile container

Container best practices

Using the ControlBar container

Component layout and sizing rules

Unit 7: Laying out an Application

Using Constraint-Based Layout

Understanding absolute positioning

Positioning components within the Canvas container

Positioning components inside a Canvas

Creating a constraint-based layout using Flex Builder 2

Creating a constraint-based layout in MXML

Using constraint-based layouts with nested components

Unit 8: Using View States for Application Design

Understanding view states

Creating two states for the Contact page

Controlling view states

Reviewing the generated MXML code

Creating view states that include custom components states

Unit 9: Creating Application Navigation

Understanding navigator containers

Using the LinkBar container

Using the TabBar container

Using the ViewStack container

Navigating the Café Townsend application using the ViewStack and TabBar container

Using the TabNavigator container

Using the Accordion container

Using ButtonBar & ToggleButtonBar

Using the ApplicationControlBar container

Unit 10: Customizing the Application

Customizing Flex application look and feel

Using the Styles API to change look-and-feel

Using theme styles

Changing the look and feel of the Café Townsend application

Applying behaviors to components

Applying transitions to view states

Unit 11: Using MXML and ActionScript Data Models

Using the MVC design pattern

Creating an MXML data model

Using ActionScript classes as a data model

Instantiating an Object in MXML from an ActionScript class

Creating an ActionScript constructor with parameters

Defining class methods

Unit 12: Exchanging Data Between Components

Using Custom Events

Understanding the problem with bindings

Using a binding to get data from a component

Creating custom events

Creating, dispatching and handling a custom event

Sending data with a custom event

Unit 13: Retrieving XML Data with HTTPService

Retrieving XML data at runtime

Handling results

Retrieving data at runtime with HTTPService

Handling results using an event handler

Handling faults

Making HTTP requests to different domains

Unit 14: Looping Through Data Using a Repeater

Understanding the Repeater component

Using dataProvider data in repeated controls

Dynamically creating components using a Repeater

Using Repeater data in ActionScript

Referencing repeated components

Unit 15: Displaying Data Using the DataGrid

Using the DataGrid control

Displaying Simple XML Data in a DataGrid

Specifying DataGrid columns

Formatting DataGrid columns

Using item renderers and item editors

Using the TileList and HorizontalList

Using events and selected items with list-based components

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Since 1995 Highlander has been offering award winning training for web developers, graphic designers, desktop publishers and other IT professionals. A large number of Highlander's training classes now come with a full six months post course access to our instructor led learning portal. This gives you access to course files, slides, exercises, course glossary, discussion forums real world samples and more, ensuring you continue developing your skills once you leave the classroom. Check the individual course overviews for details of what is included with your course, or speak to one of our training advisors.

Advantages of studying with Highlander Ltd

By only using instructors who are experts in their field with years of hands on experience to back up their formal qualifications, Highlander provides essential skills that are truly applicable to real world projects. As an Authorised Adobe Training Centre, many of the courses Highlander runs are the official curriculum supporting the Adobe Certified Expert and Macromedia Certified Professional qualifications, which are recognised industry qualifications for designers and developers, and a great way to add value to your organisation's professional standards and quality, not to mention the individual's own skills and value.

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Over the last 13 years Highlander has built up an excellent reputation as a specialist provider of training and consulting services. The first ever UK company to win the 'Macromedia European Training Partner of the Year' award, accredited by the Institute of IT Training, an Authorised Adobe Training Centre and an authorised Quark Education Centre, Highlander is the UK's favourite Adobe training provider.

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Highlander primarily specialises in the Adobe product range, Internet Marketing and open source solutions such as PHP/MySQL. The Adobe courses can be taken at both an introductory and expert level, making Highlander the best choice for developers with all levels of experience. Specialist subjects include: Acrobat, Captivate, Coldfusion, DreamWeaver, Fireworks, Flash, Flex, Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop. Highlander also runs internet marketing workshops covering Google Analytics, Google Adwords and Search Engine Optimisation which provides all the necessary skills to effectively market your company online.

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