Apache Flex® - Home Page

Licensing

Apache Flex® is completely open-source. Apache Flex® is an Apache project, and is released under the Apache License, version 2.0, so you know it is compatible with your business needs. Plus, it is backed by the Apache Community for updates, support and help.

Desktop & Mobile Apps

Build applications that target all browsers by leveraging the Adobe Flash Player and JavaScript, make desktop application by leveraging the Adobe Integrated Runtime (Adobe AIR) or create powerful, cross-platform mobile applications that target Apple iPods, iPhones, iPads, Android based smartphones and tablets, and Blackberry Playbook devices.

Flex Showcase

A selection of the many desktop and mobile applications written with Flex.

Proud of your Flex application? You can easily submit a request to have it shown here.

Tooling

Utilize the tools you are already familar with. Apache Flex® utilizes MXML for layout and AS3 (an ECMAScript based language like JavaScript) for coding. Use the Eclipse-based IDEs like Adobe Flash Builder and FDT or use IntelliJ IDEA or any text editor to make your applications.

Getting Started With Flex

A quick introduction to Apache Flex that teaches you how to download the SDK, set up your IDE or editor, and create your first "Hello World" application.

Flex API ASDoc Reference

A full listing of all classes, interfaces, methods, properties, events, styles, and effects available in Apache Flex. Includes user interface components, skins, networking services, formatters and validators, and other utilities.

Video Tutorials

Learn to create Flex applications and components with helpful video tutorials that walk you through the process. Discover a variety of videos created both by contributors to the project and by developers using Flex for real-world projects.

Apache FlexUnit Tutorial

Learn to write unit tests with Apache FlexUnit. Includes an overview of key FlexUnit and unit testing concepts, demonstrations and walkthroughs that illustrate and guide you through the process of writing tests and running them, and a summaries and reviews of all concepts covered in the tutorial.