Part I: Creating a Simple 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 resources in this module are organized in order from least detail to most detail, with the last section pointing you to additional resources. The content includes:
- 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
The following application is an embedded SWF file created by using Flex Builder. 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.