
CHAPTER 1
Installing Flex Builder 3
Getting started with Flex begins with downloading the Flex
Builder 3 integrated development environment (IDE). You can
do that for free by going to the Adobe website (http://
adobe.com/flex) and clicking on the Try Flex Builder 3 link. It’s
a pretty big download, so while you are waiting you might want
to check out Chapter 2 to get some inspiration regarding what
you can do with Flex.
Installing the IDE
Flex Builder installs just like any other software you would in-
stall on your Windows, Macintosh, or Linux box. The only
small difference is that you will need to close your browser(s)
so that the installer can upgrade your version of Flash Player
to the debugger version. You will want to do that so that you
can use the full debugging capabilities built into Flex Builder
3. The debugging system is very good, and becoming familiar
with it will be well worth your time.
I strongly suggest that when the download page prompts you
to subscribe to the email notifications from Adobe you accept
the offer. It’s a spam-free mailing list that gives you news and
information about Flex and comes in handy as you delve deep-
er into the framework.
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