Difference between flash and flex
RajeshBhadra
to my knowledge using flash you build .swf file which contains some scripting
(actionscripting) and using flex also you can include actionscripting. i am not
able to understand the difference between flash and flex....Please help
GordonSmith
Flash was originally a tool for graphic designers, to which we've added
developer (coder) features. The Flash authoring tool has lots of drawing tools
for designers to create graphics, a Stage for arranging graphics spatially, and
a timeline for making them change over time. Developers can add interactivity
by writing ActionScript code. The result is a SWF file to be played by the
Flash Player, either in a browser or not. People tend to use Flash to create
web ads, games, websites where graphic design is paramount, etc. Flash also
offers some components like CheckBox, ComboBox, List, etc. that you can
assemble to create applications.
Flex is more oriented towards developers, especially those who are used to
using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and less towards designers. It is used
primarily to create business-type applications. Flex provides an application
"framework" which provides the components you need to create complex
applications. Flex's set of components is much more extensive than those in
Flash. You write Flex applications in a combination of ActionScript and a
HTML-like language caled MXML. You compile these to produce as SWF. The
FlexBuilder authoring tool lets you lay out your application visually as well
as write and debug ActionScript and MXML, but it doesn't provide tools for
creating graphics. There is also a Flex Data Services server which can do
things like synchronize data across many users.
Does that help you to figure out which one would better fit your needs?
