ArcGIS API for Flex events at the 2009 ESRI User Conference
Yesterday we posted about events for JavaScript developers at the 2009 ESRI International User Conference. Today here's a look at some of the offerings for Flex developers.
Special Interest Group
Tuesday, July 14th, 12 - 1 PM, Room 28A
Come to meet the development team and hear Kevin Hoyt, Adobe platform evangelist talk about the Adobe Flex framework. Kevin will provide sneak peeks in to the upcoming Flex 4 functionality. Royce Simpson, GIS Analyst for the City of Greely will also share his experience in working with the ArcGIS API for Flex.
Demo Theaters
The demo theaters are 45-minute presentations on specialized topics, offered in a smaller setting than the technical workshops. These Flex-related demo theaters are offered at the ArcGIS Server showcase in Exhibit Hall C.
Designing Effective User Experiences for Flex Applications
Tuesday, July 14, 2 - 3 PM
This session will discuss some ways to effectively use tools and functionality in designing engaging applications. We will also discuss some common pitfalls in designing Web applications and ways to avoid them.
Styling your Flex components
Wednesday, July 15th, 3 - 4 PM
This session will show ways to create a unique look and feel in your Flex applications. We'll discuss various ways to use styles and colors and also look at tools that will help in this regard.
Network Analyst Server: Routing for Web Applications Using ArcGIS JavaScript and Flex APIs
Thursday, July 16th, 9 - 10 AM
In this demo theater you can learn about creating and publishing network analysis services using ArcGIS Server 9.3.1. You'll then see how to use those services to add routing to JavaScript and Flex Web applications.
Technical Workshops
The technical workshops take place in a larger group setting than the demo theaters. This year's User Conference agenda offers the following ArcGIS API for Flex workshop:
Building Rich Internet Applications with the ArcGIS API for Flex
Wednesday, July 15th, 10:15 - 11:30 AM, Room 6E
Thursday, July 16th, 3:15 - 4:30 PM, Room 6C
This session will introduce you to the ArcGIS API for Flex and walk you through the experience of building a Web application with it. No prior knowledge of Flex is needed.
Lightning Talks
Monday, July 13th, 4:30 - 6:30 PM, Room 6A
New at this year's conference are a series of "Lightning Talks", which are five-minute presentations where users demonstrate their own inventive Web and mobile applications. We expect that various Flex-based applications will be showcased at the Lightning Talks, where you can meet and exchange ideas with their creators.