1.7. Summary

Hopefully, now you have a better idea of what Flex is all about. While Flex was created to simplify web application development for Flash Player, Flex has become a key player in the world of rich applications for the Web and the desktop. Since a Flex UI can be created rapidly using MXML and CSS, and because an application’s appearance and scripted functionality are easily separated, Flex helps simplify exchanges between designers and developers working collaboratively. You’ve seen how Flex compares to other technologies, and you’ve learned what Flex is good for as well as when it’s not the best choice. If Flex is the tool you’re looking to learn, the following chapters will get you rolling. The next chapter jumps right into the basics of using Flex and Flash Builder.