What you will learn from this book
- Add XML content to Flash applications with the XML class
- Use data components to import XML documents and bind data to user interface components
- Work with web services and display their results within Flash
- Generate XML content from Word, Excel, and Access 2003
- Build simple Flash XML applications.
Who this book is for
This book is great for readers that are new to XML for Flash. The book is also well suited for intermediate developers as it covers quite a few interesting topics. The book might contain a few tips and tricks for advanced developers but it is mainly suited for intermediates and beginners.
Conclusion
Because of her natural talent to explain things in an easy and enjoyable way, Sas Jacobs, the author of this book, is one of our favourite writers at DMXzone.com . This book is no exception and it will be a great addition to your library.
Sas Jacobs takes you from introducing XML to building XML applications in Flash. Numerous example applications are built throughout the book, including an MP3 player, XML photo gallery, a web catalogue, a content management system, and an XML-driven chat application.
Some of the screenshots are a bit fussy but newer, clearer versions can be downloaded from the Friends of Ed site, which is a good thing.
If you're a developer that wants to learn more about XML for Flash this book is a must have!
Competition
The friendly people of Friends of ED are giving away 5 books. All you need to do, to enter the competition is; download the extract (press read more and then download sample PDF on your right), which is all about Using the XML Class and answer the following question:
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What is a recursive function? Please use the exact description of the sample PDF.
Send your answer to this e-mail address, before Thursday the 16th of February 2006. Don't forget to include your post address and phone number (required for international shipping) in the e-mail.
Good Luck!
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