One of the main themes for the Flex 4 (codename: Gumbo) release is "Design in Mind", and skinning is a big part of that theme. Flash Player is the delivery mechanism for some of the most creative work to be found on the web today. However, Flex applications have gained a reputation for looking too similar to each other, as many developers choose to use the Flex default look and feel (known as Halo) as opposed to applying extensive styling or skinning. Read More...

Flex has lots of good capabilities for creating great forms. In this meeting we will explore all features of forms in Flex Read More...

PureMVC is a framework for creating applications based upon the well-established Model-View-Controller design pattern. The free, open source framework was originally implemented in the ActionScript 3 language for use with Adobe Flex, Flash and AIR, and it has since been ported to nearly all the major web development platforms. Read More...

Unit Testing is an important activity of successful application. It is important for any flex developer to have knowledge about using Flex Unit testing framework and its usage in Flash 4 Builder. In this meeting we are going to understand using Unit Testing Framework from Experts. Read More...

Recently, Adobe Community Team has added our group manager's inspiration quotes for existing and new Community Champions around the world. We are proud to be part of this user group. To find more go here http://blogs.adobe.com/community/2011/01/adobe-community-champions-program-launch.html It is important to note that 'Mohammed Nouman Naveed' is one of the earliest member of Adobe Community Champions group in India and he still continues to evangelize on Flash Platform and other Adobe products.

Adobe is planning for next verison of Flex SDK code named "Hero". This preview release introduces new support for mobile Flex application development, expands and refines Spark components, and includes some great improvements for large web application development. The easiest way to explore the new features included in Hero is to use the Adobe Flashￂﾮ Builder￢ﾄﾢ "Burrito" preview release.

Here are the links for downloading the latest Adobe Flash, Flex, AIR and Flash Platform wallpapers. These wallpapers are simply good. Download from Here !!!

In keeping pace with the historic transformation that is sweeping the world of development and design, Adobe DevSummit has now morphed into Adobe Flash Platform Summit (AFPS). Your plug in to the web, AFPS recognizes the blurring dynamic of the designer/developer workflow, and features the latest developments on the Adobe Flash Platform that is of utmost importance to both developers, as well as designers. Based on the overarching theme Functional Intent Meets Pixel Perfection, AFPS 2010 will feature a convergence of thousands of developers and designers, Adobe community members and Adobe teams from across the sub-continent, a diverse set of topics ranging from the more technical Flash, Flex, AIR and processing to pure design, mobile, and the coolest and best the industry has to offer.

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An event was organized at Capgemini,Hyderabad for giving insights to Capgemini employees about Flex and Coldfusion technology. The event was a great success and many employees attended the event done by our group manager. Event was started with Introduction to Flex, Using Flex for RIA, Using Flex with Middleware Technologies.

After Flex session, there was a Coldfusion awaiting for the attendees. Following were the topics discussed for Coldfusion:
1. Introduction to Coldfusion
2. Building powerful web applications
3. AJAX with Coldfusion
4. Using Coldfusion Components with Flex

Adobe is delighted to offer Hyderabad Flex User Group members special pricing on Adobe software. Place your order before March 2, 2009, in order to save 20% on all Adobe products in the North America online Adobe Store.

Here are the simple steps required to get your discount:

1) Visit http://www.adobe.com/go/cspartners and fill out the form. You must enter the Association Name AUG and the Member Number 72360 when filling out the form.
2) A custom Adobe Store URL with an embedded coupon code will be e-mailed to you.
3) The custom URL can be used only one time, and only by the requester. Additional program terms and conditions are detailed at the URL referenced above.

If you have additional questions or would prefer to place your order by phone, contact Adobe at 800-585-0774

Our group manager Mohammed Nouman Naveed conducted a bootcamp at Aris Globel Software at Bangalore recently. Following are the details of the organization:
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Congratulations Naveed !!! Our group manager have become Adobe Community Champion recently. Flex User Group wants to congratulate him on getting this prestigious position in community. Keep up the good work Naveed. Cheers !!!

We welcome our new members to support and work for our group and also enjoy learning flex technology. We hope you will enjoy working in this dynamic enviornment.

Hi Everybody, We are going to meet in hyderabad for first time and discuss about flex technology. We will also discuss future goals of user group. Please see our meetings section for more details. Hope to see you soon.

Hyderabad city is about to have Flex User Group. Its really nice to see flex user group emerging in this historical city. Hyderabad Flex User Group will focus on developer base in hyderabad and allow developers to share and increase flex knowledge.

Muse (codename) enables designers to create websites as easily as creating a layout for print. Design and publish original HTML pages using the latest web standards, and without writing code. Muse beta 5.0.2 addresses issues raised by customers plus several performance enhancements and is now available to download. Learn More About Muse Download Muse Discuss [...]

Course Companion for Adobe® Captivate® 5.5 is designed to address the need of educators and learning service providers to ascertain whether or not the learning content is well accepted by the respective community. It provides deep insight into the responses to learning content and helps you understand user behavior while they take courses. This technology [...]

Adobe AIR 3.2 beta 4 is now available for download.  Adds new features for out-of-browser applications across platforms. Learn More About AIR 3.2 beta 4 Download AIR 3.2 beta 4 Discuss AIR 3.2 features Report bugs and feature requests

Adobe Flash Player 11.2 beta 4 is now available for download. Adobe Flash Player 11.2 drives innovation for rich, engaging digital experiences with new features for cross-platform browser-based viewing of expressive rich internet applications, content, and videos across devices. New in Flash Player 11.2: multi-threaded video decoding and Flash Player background updates. Learn More About [...]

Adobe Edge Preview 4 is now available! Preview 4 introduces significant new features like Symbols, Web Fonts, and Element Display. We have also a number of usability and performance enhancements. Learn More About Edge Preview 4 Download Edge Preview 4 Watch the Edge Preview 4 Introduction Video