An understanding of XML is essential when working with both Flash and Flex. ActionScript 3.0 introduces a number of changes to the way XML works in both applications. This book provides Flash and Flex developers with a coverage of XML and E4X from the ground up.

• Introducing XML and E4X in ActionScript 3.0
• Including XML content in Flash and Flex applications
• Modifying and updating XML content using Flash and Flex

In this book you'll:

• Understand XML and E4X
• Understand the new XML and XMLList classes in ActionScript 3.0
• Learn to load XML content into Flash and Flex applications
• Understand how to create E4X expressions to target XML content
• Learn how to modify and update XML content with Flash and Flex
• Learn to consume Web services with Flash and Flex applications

Who is this book for?

If you are a developer getting to grips with XML and the new E4X commands in Flash and Flex, then this book will give you all the information that you need. It is also essential reading for deselopers (designers who undertake some development duties), and AS2.0 developers who need to understand the new XML features of AS3.0.