Who Is This Book for?

Flash Communication Server MX is for developers familiar with building Flash applications. Developers who are versed in object-oriented programming using JavaScript or Flash ActionScript will gain a unique advantage and learn to leverage the real power of the server. This should not discourage developers new to ActionScript or even Flash MX. The first 10 chapters will walk you slowly through foundation concepts and basic exercises designed to step you through each element and process.

This book is also for server administrators and Internet service providers considering offering the Communication Server as a shared hosting solution.

The book provides a strong technical and contextual background to get you building and distributing applications quickly, from installing the server to building a work environment to scripting complex applications. There's context, code, design, and even some humor thrown in.