1. Introduction to Flex

This chapter covers: Solving problems with Flex Using RIAs and RWAs Comparing Flex to the competition Learning the Flex ecosystem

This chapter makes the case why Flex is a great addition to your personal skill set or your organization. With buzzwords flying all over, a nonstop stream of websites with missing vowels in their names, and the Web 2.0 space on fire, a hodgepodge of technologies leaves the common developer caught in the middle. It is vital to be able to defend the decision to move forward with Flex to both customers and management.