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hi frnds
i start learning flex..i dont where to start learning.can anyone know the requirement tools,softwares?

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Good question, . As noted, Adobe’s tutorials are useful for learning the basics of MXML and ActionScript — but the Flex landscape changed a lot after 2013. The Flex SDK is now maintained at the Apache Software Foundation, and browser Flash Player was retired on December 31, 2020, so building new browser SWF apps is no longer a practical option. (flex.apache.org)

If you want a short, practical checklist of what to install today: get the Apache Flex SDK (use the official SDK installer to pull the right binaries and dependencies), decide whether you need SWF/AIR packaging or HTML/JS output (Apache Royale translates MXML/AS to JS), and if you need native desktop/mobile packaging use the AIR SDK maintained by HARMAN. The SDK installer and AIR pages explain prerequisites and the packaging workflow. (flex.apache.org)

Recommended editors and workflows: Visual Studio Code plus the ActionScript & MXML extension is a lightweight, actively maintained option; IntelliJ IDEA provides ActionScript/Flex support via its plugin; FlashDevelop exists as a community Windows IDE (historical option). If you already have an old Flash Builder license you can point it at the Apache Flex SDK, but many people now prefer VS Code or IntelliJ for new development. (github.com)

Quick starter workflow: decide “maintenance” vs “new.” For maintenance, install Apache Flex, add it to your IDE, and use HARMAN AIR to build packaged apps. For new greenfield projects, consider Apache Royale (or modern HTML5/JS frameworks) instead of targeting browser Flash. Short troubleshooting tip: if the Flex installer fails, confirm you have a supported JDK and required tools (the installer docs list them). (svn.apache.org)

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Obviously at source

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thanks peter_budo!!!its very useful

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