where to start?

[MrDerek]

can someone point me somewhere to start with flex 3? like.... from scratch....

Money isn't really a problem, i dont mind forking out for a good book... but of course, if theres a good set of "lessons" somewhere on the net then even better. By lessons i don't mean tutorials where its "do this, do this, voila! your done."

i've "touched" on other languages, java, html, xml, xhtml, AS2.... now i need to learn flex. I wouldnt call my self "good" at any of those languages mentioned, but know enough to get around.

all help appreciated, thanks,

Derek.

[corbo950]

i started with the demo apps that you can download on the opening page in flex they work pretty well just kinda play with them see how u can modify it

[NOCer]

http://livedocs.adobe.com/flex/3/langref/
good info on classes

http://learn.adobe.com/wiki/display/Flex/Getting+Started
look under Resources
I suggest:
LiveDocs, and Component Editor

come up with some fun little app and thumb thru the above resources while making your fun app, then when you have a problem that cant be solved from the above sources then post on these forums. Thats how I learnt

[fx.barrett]

I found this book: http://www.amazon.com/Essential-Guide-Flex/dp/1590599500/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1219414116&sr=8-3 really good and with plenty of examples to get your starting.

I didn't read this one: http://www.amazon.com/Learning-Flex-Internet-Applications-Developer/dp/0596517327/ref=pd_bbs_sr_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1219414116&sr=8-4 but from what I heard it's a great book for beginners.

[invision-studios]

I've been working to learn Flex over the past several months as well. An online video learning resource that has helped me a great deal on many, many subjects is Lynda.com (http://www.lynda.com).

For $25 month subscription (which you can cancel at any time) you have access to an extensive library of graphics, web and programming related video training courses. You can also buy the DVDs or books of the same name from them and at many bookstores like Amazon or Barnes & Noble.

Flex titles listed (title/hours/dated added):
Flex 3 Beyond the Basics 8 08/08
AIR Essential Training 4.25 02/08
Flex 3 Essential Training 8.5 02/08
Flex 3 New Features 2 10/07
Flex 3 Beta Preview 0.5 06/07
Flex 2 Advanced: Using Data Services 5.25 02/07
Flex 2 Beyond the Basics 6 09/06
ActionScript 3.0 in Flex Builder Essential Training 13 06/06
Flex 2 Essential Training 4.5 06/06

Actionscript titles listed:
ActionScript 3.0: Building Particle Systems 1.25 04/08
Flash Mobile Essential Training 5.75 04/08
Flashforward 2007: BitmapData and 3D Image Manipulation in AS3 1 03/08
ActionScript 3.0: Working with XML 2.5 03/08
ActionScript 3.0 Projects: Game Development 5.75 11/07
ActionScript 3.0 in Flash CS3 Professional Beyond the Basics 4 09/07
ActionScript 3.0 in Flash CS3 Professional Essential Training 7.5 05/07
ActionScript 3.0 in Flex Builder Essential Training 13 06/06

Very good resource for only $25/month.