Xml Php / Php Sql?

[darnpunk]

Hello all,

I am new here and my first post would be like the above. I have done a few scripting involving the integration of sql - php - xml - flash. I would like to know what are the advantages to keep to that method instead of just cutting XML and going straight to sql - php - flash? What I would like to know is if XML is really neccessary between php and flash?

In my perspective you can hold data in sql, and php to retrieve it and send to flash. But what's the purpose of holding data in sql and using php to retrieve it and sending the results to flash through xml formatting?

Which is the best arrangement for a dynamic approach involving sql, php, xml and flash interfaces? I really hope someone get what I am trying to say here.

Regards,
darnpunk

[vcovcf]

From what I have discovered from going down this road myself recently--There isn't really a need for all 3 at once. It seems, however, that based on which version of AS you are using, and what you want to initially do is very dependent on what will be the best bet.

Greg

[darnpunk]

so what kind of combination would you recommend for different kinds of applications? care to share a few examples?