ActionScript 3, Flex, and Flexbuilder 2 are the hot new technologies from Adobe that allow Flash developers to build more powerful Flash applications than ever before. This book is a comprehensive tutorial and reference guide that teaches readers everything they need to know about these new technologies, from the very beginning, right through advanced topics. Readers will need some general web development experience, and ideally have Flash and ActionScripting experience, although this isnt essential. This book is one of the first to offer thorough coverage of these new technologies. The author, Charles E. Brown, is an acknowledged expert in Flash development and training. His in-depth knowledge of application development and effective teaching methods is evident on every page of this essential handbook.