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.