Part I: Creating a Simple RIA
Subtopics:
- Learning Points - A summary of information and concepts for building a simple RIA
- Code Files - Complete code files for the Flickr RIA
- Code Anatomy - An interactive approach to understanding the Flickr RIA code
- Tutorial - Step-by-step instructions on building the Flickr RIA
In this module, you will learn how to create a simple rich Internet application (RIA) that retrieves and displays photos from the Flickr API based on user-supplied keywords. To build this application you will use Flex Builder, pre-built Flex components, and the Flex HTTP service.
The following application is an embedded SWF file created by using Flex Builder; it is not a screen shot. Type a search term, like "Adobe," into the text box and click the Submit button to retrieve and display photo data from the Flickr API. |
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NOTE: the images displayed are coming from a public photo feed. The results may be unpredictable and Adobe is not responsible for the contents of the feed itself.
A slightly more advanced example can be found here: http://www.mediafire.com/?mjzijzfxm01
When you click on the image thumbnail, the full sized image will appear in a popup (resized to fit the screen, if necessary) and a context menu option has been added to save the image (right-click image > Save Image...). It also shows a busy cursor while loading the image.