Developing SAP Applications with Adobe Flex

Product Description This book provides you with the practical guidance needed to develop intuitive user interfaces and customerspecific, next generation Internet applications for SAP NetWeaver Portal, using Adobe s Flex Application Framework. First, get a concise introduction to the basic principles of Rich Internet Applications in the SAP environment, followed by complete details on the development environment for Flex applications: Adobe Flex Builder. Using clearly structured examples you ll quickly learn to understand the syntax of the Flex programming languages, ActionScript and MXML, plus how to securely use their commands and components. Then, youll find out exactly how to directly apply your new skills using the examples provided. Readers get detailed coverage of the backend connection to the SAP system, data communication functions, and learn how best to generate charts. In addition, the book describes concepts regarding usability and performance optimization, offline applications, push data services, and the integration of multiple backend systems, giving you the stepbystep expert advice needed to implement your own Flex applications.Highlights include:Developing Rich Internet Applications in the SAP EnvironmentGetting Started with Adobe Flex BuilderSyntax Diagrams, ActionScript, Commands and Components of MXMLDynamic ActionScript Extensions, Including Audio and Video ObjectsComprehensive Sample Application from Design to Portal IntegrationOffline Applications, Push Data Services, Multiple Backend Integration, and Creating Dynamic Screens About the Author Armin Lorenz first worked as a controller in the media industry during and after his studies until he joined a leading and globally operating homeshopping TV company, where he worked as an SAP consultant. There, he was responsible for the interfaces and the development of crossapplication programs between distributed SAP and nonSAP systems. As a cofounder and member of the executive board at IXULT AG, Armin Lorenz is responsible for the areas of CRM, usability, and enterprise search (HIVE). Recent customer requirements caused the implementation of numerous Flex projects in which he participated as a project manager and head of the development team.Dr. Gunther Schppe has studied physics with a focus on simulation physics. He received his doctorate at the Institute for Theoretical Physics at the University of Heidelberg, Germany. After that he joined a major consulting firm, where he worked as an SAP consultant in the area of Web development. During this time, he implemented comprehensive customerspecific Web applications on the basis of SAP Web Application Server until he became a member of the executive board at IXULT AG. In this position, he currently heads up the projectbased business in the area of Web applications.Felix Consbruch holds a degree in engineering in the area of media technology and is responsible for systems integration at IXULT AG. Since 2004, he has managed projects that focused on integrating SAP and nonSAP systems. His primary area of responsibility as a project manager consists of the design and implementation of interfaces for user interfaces and backend services. Furthermore, Felix is responsible for finding solutions for integrating the Adobe Flex Framework with application development.Daniel Knapp joined IXULT AG in 2004 as an SAP Technology Consultant. Since the introduction of Rich Internet Applications, he has been working as a developer in the Flash and Flex environments. After earning a degree in information technology, he gathered much experience in numerous projects. He has a profound knowledge of SAP systems.Frank Sonnenberg holds a degree in engineering in Computer Science. He joined IXULT AG in 2005 as an SAP Technology Consultant. His work as a developer in numerous projects focuses on optimizing business processes and the integration of new technologies, such as Adobe Flex. The w