Section 15.7. Conclusion

15.7. Conclusion

From the diversity of topics discussed in this chapter, you can get a feel for the breadth and depth of FlashCom application development. If you are new to FlashCom programming, don't allow yourself to be overwhelmed by the technical details at this point. Regardless of your level of programming experience, your approach to FlashCom application architecture will evolve over time as you develop your own favorite techniques. Every application's requirements are different, but you'll eventually master a set of best practices that you can apply to almost any situation. We hope that this chapter has saved you some time along that journey. Be sure to revisit this chapter as you delve deeper into FlashCom programming. A subtopic within this chapter that seemed too difficult or obscure the first time you read it may well help solve a future dilemma.

This was the first chapter of the book that dealt largely with the architectural decisions you'll need to make as you design an application. Instead of being spoon-fed an existing solution, you were asked to contemplate appropriate design choices. But its demands will help you build upon the firm foundation of knowledge you gained in earlier chapters. Soon you will be able to develop your own components and frameworks. Testing and experience will tell you which approaches are more likely to work for the task at hand. Don't be afraid to make mistakes or ask the community at large for advice.

The remaining chapters offer additional advice and an opportunity for more practice applying your skills. They cover important topics that affect almost every FlashCom application: scalability, performance, bandwidth management, and security.