I know that Flex ships with a comprehensive set of PDF documents but call me old fashioned – I like my books in print. I find them easier to read while sitting on my back deck, and hand references to have on my desk. A visit to the Adobe store show Flex 1.5 docs available – but nothing for Flex 2.0. Sure they are a bit expensive, but we’re about to begin a project with a six figure budget, so $130 is really small change. I know a few Adobe people read this blog so if they could shed any light on the availablitiy of printed docs, that would be appreciated.
On a related note, we’re more than likely about to choose Flex over AJAX to create a relatively complex RIA that models stormwater runoff. The tool wil help civil engineers, municipal planners and developers minimize the amount of rainfall runoff on developments. I have spent a couple of weeks evaluating Flex 2.0 and it is really a fantastic technology/tool/framework. I am really enjoying my time spent with Flex. If you haven’t played with Flex yet I would strongly reccommend that you take a look.
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My thought exactly! I can see Adobe’s PDF documentation being a handy searchable reference, but for an in depth read digital formatting stinks.
It also looks like any half decent third party books won’t even be available till November/January. I’m finding that most of the current books labelled Flex 2.0 really are about 1.5 with a slapped-on Chapter on “recent feature updates”.
Looks like I’ll have to trudge to Staples to get my Flex PDF docs paperfied. :P
Hi,
I saw this note internally:
“The printed Flex docs will be available in the Adobe store on October 12. In the meantime they are available for purchase via the Adobe customer service center.”
(Date subject to change, but the printed docs do exist now. I have a copy here. Call our customer service center to purchase now.)
HTH,
David
Adobe
Skookum! Thanks David :)
Nathaniel – That’s a great idea- I wonder how much that’ll end up costing me!!
I have printed some select chapters and they read really well on paper.
Awesome! Thanks David – I just ordered my copy! For those interested, the Adobe customer service number is 800-833-6687.
Diamondtearz – sometimes it works out cheaper, but if you want all the Flex documentation printed you are probably looking at pages numbering into the thousands. This would no doubt put you well over Adobe’s asking price (whic is actually pretty cheap – assuming that the printed documentation is comprehensive). Plus bound books last longer and look cooler on the shelf :).
I agree with you 100%. Can’t wait till Talbot’s book gets out.
You are correct that PDF documentation is worthless. We have it for our new digital camera and my wife can’t stand the PDF documentation. I printed the documentation since most people read from the printed word. If Adobe want Flex 2 to survive, think about lots of books on that technology.
How much were the docs from Adobe?
I called 800-833-6687 about the Flex print Doc, but they have no idea what is going on?
What is the isbn or title of the book?
Try this number instead, its the Adobe Store +1-888-724-4508. When calling ask for the Flex and Flex Builder documentation sets or can also ask for SKUS: 38036679, 38036690.
Cost for the docs set is $50.
The docs will be available on the on-line store by October 12 for electronic purchase.”
Sydney
Flex Product Marketing