Flex is an open source framework used for the development of Rich Internet Application or RIA which can also be deployed in desktop, browsers and operating systems. Flex, a product of Adobe, can be developed using Flex SDK. In general a Flex application is developed using MXML language coupled with application logic that has been written in ActionScript3. Applications that are developed with Flex generate a richer and better user experience.
Users can also generate simultaneous response when they use Flex. The Flex product family comprises of Flex software development kit (SDK), Flex data services IDE, Flex charting and Flex data services. Flex applications are built with the aid of Flash Player, there are however, options for you to select AIR for developing Flex application. The primary benefit of using Flex is that it comes with a set of user interface components that include trees, data grids, several text box controls, buttons and various layouts.

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