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Adobe Flash Builder 4.5
Rapidly develop cross-platform web, desktop, and mobile applications
Adobe Flash Builder software is an Eclipse based IDE that accelerates web and mobile application development, testing, and deployment. Unlike other Flex and ActionScript development tools, Flash Builder delivers a development environment that integrates with Adobe's design tools, enabling more rapid design and development of applications.
Top reasons to buy Adobe Flash Builder 4.5
Powerful coding tools--Use MXML, ActionScript, and CSS editors that include syntax coloring, statement completion, code templates, code collapse, interactive step-through debugging, generation of common code, refactoring, metadata code completion, and more.
Rich visual layout--Visually design and preview user interface layout, appearance, and behavior using a rich library of built-in components. Extend Flex framework components, or create new ones as needed.
Mobile application development--Build standalone Flex and/or ActionScript applications targeted at one or more mobile platforms. Design and Code View support mobile development using mobile-ready components.
Preview, debug, and profile mobile applications--Test mobile applications on the desktop using a mobile Adobe AIR runtime emulator, or test on a locally connected mobile device using a one-click process to package, deploy, and launch.
Package and sign mobile applications--Deploy, package, and sign required resources as a platform-specific installer file for upload to a mobile application distribution site or store.
Integrates with Adobe Creative Suite design tools--Import design assets created with Adobe Flash Professional, Illustrator, Photoshop, or Fireworks. Roundtrip projects between Adobe Flash Catalyst CS5.5 and Flash Builder 4.5. Use the compatibility checker to verify that applications can be updated in Flash Catalyst.
Interactive data visualization--Create data dashboards and interactive data analysis by dragging and dropping a chart type and linking it to a data source using the Flex Charting library. Use the Advanced Datagrid to enable users to explore complex data.
Data-centric development--Introspect Java, PHP, Adobe ColdFusion, REST, and SOAP services to display methods and properties in the Data/Service Explorer. Bind methods to user interface components using drag and drop.
Skinning and styling--Customize application appearance using CSS and graphical property editors. Set commonly used properties and preview the results in Design View. Use the Theme Browser to apply themes to a project.
Powerful testing tools--Accelerate application performance using memory and performance profilers. Support for automated functional testing tools such as HP QuickTest Professional and FlexUnit is also available.
Network Monitor--Generate a detailed audit trail of all data passed between the local Flex application and the back end, assisting with debugging and performance tuning.
The continuing evolution of creative power from Adobe
Flash Builder 4.5 can help you accelerate development, build higher performing applications, and more easily integrate new projects with your existing infrastructure. This feature-packed release is a must-have upgrade and improves workflow for developers and designers through integration with the Flash Catalyst interaction design tool.
Adobe Flash Builder software is an Eclipse based IDE that accelerates web and mobile application development, testing, and deployment. Unlike other Flex and ActionScript development tools, Flash Builder delivers a development environment that integrates with Adobe’s design tools, enabling more rapid design and development of applications.