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XML is everywhere at the moment. It provides a versatile, crossplatform way of describing data. It is the way in which the information of the future will be stored. However, by itself, XML looks pretty dull. It needsdressing up in diamonds and pearls to bring it to life. And how?Flash is a visual feast, providing a fantastic way of interacting with web sites. Its the optimum format for presentation over the web. XML is the best way of storing the data that drives the Internet, for delivering a main feature and not just a sideshow. Mix them together and they create dynamite results.What this book coversThis book assumes no prior knowledge of XML, though it is aimed at someone who is familiar with Flash and ActionScript, and covers all the information youll need to perform the marriage of XML with Flash, such as:XML from scratch the info you needHow to incorporate XML content into your Flash applicationsTaking it further XML as a living, breathing data sourceBuild up your knowledge via the comprehensive case study that runs through the book as it gains complexity and power.Who this is book forYoure a Flash designer. You have experience of ActionScript and want to take your skills to a new level. Youve heard a lot about XML and want the full lowdown. This book is for you if you are:A previous reader of Foundation Flash or Foundation ActionScript who wishes to extend their skillsetA Flash designer looking to make their applications fully capable of presenting information stored as XMLAn ActionScripter who wants to make their sites fully dynamic.Full technical support, with code downloads, is available on the friends of ED web site. www.friendsofed.com
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