The current version of Adobe Flex Builder is Adobe Flex Builder 3. For the next version, to be released in 2010, its name will be changed to Adobe Flash Builder 4. Flex Builder, is an integrated development environment (IDE) built on the Eclipse platform meant for developing rich Internet applications (RIAs) and cross-platform desktop applications, particularly for the Adobe Flash platform. Support for cross-platform desktop applications was added in Flex Builder 3 with the introduction of AIR.
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Features
WYSIWYG Editor
In addition to the built-in code editors for MXML and ActionScript, Flash Builder supports a WYSIWYG editor for modifying MXML applications and components.
Debugger
Flash builder includes an integrated interactive debugger that lets you step through the execution of the code while inspecting variables and watching expressions.
Profiling
The release of Flex Builder 3 added support for profiling or performance analysis. The profiling view displays statistical information about where and how much memory is being consumed in addition to the execution time of function calls.
Name Change
Starting with version 4.0, Flex Builder will be known as Flash Builder, signifying its connection to other products in the Adobe Flash Platform[1] and to create a clear distinction between the Flex SDK and the IDE[2].
Price
Adobe Flex Builder 3 is sold from Adobe at US$249
See also
External links
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References
- ^ "A much needed name change". http://theflashblog.com/?p=993. Retrieved 2009-05-16.
- ^ "Adobe Flash Builder 4 at Adobe Labs". http://labs.adobe.com/technologies/flashbuilder4/. Retrieved 2009-07-18.
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