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Apache FlexJS 0.6.0 and Apache Flex FalconJX 0.6.0 Released

The Apache Flex community is pleased to announce the release of Apache
FlexJS SDK 0.6.0 and Apache Flex FalconJX Compiler 0.6.0.

Apache Flex is a highly productive, open source application framework for
building and maintaining expressive applications that deploy consistently
on all major browsers, desktops and devices (including smartphones,
tablets and tv).

Apache FlexJS is a next-generation Flex SDK that enables developers to use
MXML and ActionScript to not only create SWFs but also cross-compile the
same MXML and ActionScript to HTML/JS/CSS so applications can run natively
in browsers. The cross-compiled code can also be used in Apache Cordova
(Adobe PhoneGap) mobile applications.

Apache Flex FalconJX is a next-generation MXML and ActionScript
cross-compiler. It extends the next-generation SWF compiler known as
Falcon. Both are contained in the release package and are used by the
FlexJS package to compile SWFs or cross-compile to HTML/JS/CSS.

Posted at 06:26PM Apr 12, 2016 by quetwo in Release  |  Comments [1]  | 

Apache Flex 4.15 Released!

The Apache Flex Community is pleased to announce the release of Apache Flex 4.15.0

Apache Flex is a highly productive, open source application framework for building and maintaining expressive applications that deploy consistently on all major browsers, desktops and devices (including smartphones, tablets and TVs).

Apache Flex 4.15.0 is a update to Apache Flex 4.14.1 that adds support for the latest Flash Player and AIR runtimes, several bug fixes and TLF tables and speed improvements.

Posted at 09:28PM Jan 11, 2016 by quetwo in SDK Release  |  Comments [18]  | 

Apache FlexJS 0.5.0 and Apache Flex FalconJX 0.5.0 Released

The Apache Flex community is pleased to announce the release of Apache
FlexJS SDK 0.5.0 and Apache Flex FalconJX Compiler 0.5.0.

Apache Flex is a highly productive, open source application framework for
building and maintaining expressive applications that deploy consistently
on all major browsers, desktops and devices (including smartphones,
tablets and tv).

Apache FlexJS is a next-generation Flex SDK that enables developers to use
MXML and ActionScript to not only create SWFs but also cross-compile the
same MXML and ActionScript to HTML/JS/CSS so applications can run natively
in browsers. The cross-compiled code can also be used in Apache Cordova
(Adobe PhoneGap) mobile applications.

Apache Flex FalconJX is a next-generation MXML and ActionScript
cross-compiler. It extends the next-generation SWF compiler known as
Falcon. Both are contained in the release package and are used by the
FlexJS package to compile SWFs or cross-compile to HTML/JS/CSS.

This is the third release of FlexJS and FalconJX. It is ‘beta'
quality. This release includes some new components, updated integration
with Apache Cordova, a few effect classes, drag and drop support, and an
example that is a port of the old Flex ‘FlexStore' example.

The purpose of this release is to gather feedback about the
features and implementation strategies, and recruit new contributors as we
grow these code bases into an SDK and tool chain that delivers the highest
productivity developing applications that can run in the most places.
These releases may not handle production needs. Expect lots of bugs and
missing features. Please file bugs at:

https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/FLEX

For questions about how to use FlexJS and FalconJX, send email to
users@flex.apache.org. Please try to prefix the subject with [FlexJS] or
[FalconJX] so it is clear the questions refer to this release and not the
Flex SDK and MXMLC compiler.

For questions and feedback on the development of the source code in these
release, send email to dev@flex.apache.org. Again, please prefix the
subject with [FlexJS] or [FalconJX].

Apache FlexJS and Apache Flex FalconJX are available in source and binary
form from the following download page:
http://flex.apache.org/download-flexjs.html

When downloading from a mirror site, please remember to verify the
downloads using signatures or MD5 hashes.

A simple way to try these releases is to use the
InstallApacheFlex 3.1 or 3.2 application which is available at the
following url:
http://flex.apache.org/installer.html

Choose Apache FlexJS 0.5.0 and it will create an Adobe Flash
Builder-compatible SDK that uses the Falcon and FalconJX compilers to
generate SWFs and HTML/JS/CSS output. You can also use FDT as your IDE
for developing FlexJS applications. Some folks have been successful
using IntelliJ as well.

See the README or the FlexJS wiki for more information. The FlexJS
section of the wiki is at the following
url:
https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/FLEX/FlexJS

For more information on Apache Flex, visit the project home page:
http://flex.apache.org

Please try FlexJS and become involved in shaping the future of Flex.

The Apache Flex Community

Posted at 11:16PM Nov 23, 2015 by Om in Release  |   | 

Apache Flex 4.14.1 Released!

The Apache Flex community is pleased to announce the release of Apache Flex 4.14.1!

Apache Flex is a highly productive, open source application framework for building and maintaining expressive applications that deploy consistently on all major browsers, desktops and devices (including smartphones, tablets and tv).

Apache Flex 4.14.1 is a minor update to Apache Flex 4.14.0 and follows the trend of compatibility of Adobe Flex 4.6. Apache Flex 4.14.1 fixes over a dozen bugs and and adds minor new features.

Posted at 04:16AM Mar 31, 2015 by quetwo in SDK Release  |  Comments [5]  | 

Apache Flex 4.14 Released!

The Apache Flex community is pleased to announce the release of Apache Flex 4.14!

Apache Flex is a highly productive, open source application framework for building and maintaining expressive applications that deploy consistently on all major browsers, desktops and devices (including smartphones, tablets and tv).

Apache Flex 4.14 is a update to Apache Flex 4.13.0 that adds support for the latest Flash Player and AIR runtimes, promises, native support for tables in TLF, the Spark RichTextEditor component, FlatSpark skins and components, and iOS7 and Android 4.x mobile themes.

Posted at 03:08PM Feb 03, 2015 by quetwo in SDK Release  |  Comments [17]  | 

Apache Flex TourDeFlex 1.1

The Apache Flex community is pleased to announce the release of Apache Flex TourDeFlex 1.1.

The Apache Flex Tour De Flex component explorer provides a sample set of working Apache Flex examples.
This release now contains over 300 working examples and has several improvements and bug fixes from the previous release.

For your convenience the latest version has been compiled and placed upon on the Apache Flex web site:
http://flex.apache.org/tourdeflex/explorer.html

For a full list of changes from the previous version please go to:
http://www.apache.org/dyn/closer.cgi/flex/tourdeflex/1.1/RELEASE_NOTES

This application is based on work donated by Adobe and their component explorer and is expected to be updated over time.
We welcome feedback and contributions to it from the wider Apache Flex community.

The Apache Flex TourDeFlex is available in source form for you to compile from the following download page:
http://www.apache.org/dyn/closer.cgi/flex/tourdeflex/1.1

When downloading from a mirror site, please remember to verify the downloads using signatures or MD5 hashes.

For more information on Apache Flex, visit the project home page:
http://flex.apache.org

Thank you for using Apache Flex,
The Apache Flex Community

Posted at 05:07PM Sep 24, 2014 by Om in Release  |  Comments [4]  | 

Apache Flex Squiggly 1.0 released!

The Apache Flex community is pleased to announce the release of Apache Flex Squiggly 1.0

Apache Flex Squiggly is an ActionScript spell checking library for the Apache Flex SDK.

This application is based on work donated by Adobe. We welcome feedback and contributions to it from the wider Apache Flex community.

Apache Flex Squiggly is available in source and binary from the following download page:

http://www.apache.org/dyn/closer.cgi/flex/squiggly/1.0

When downloading from a mirror site, please remember to verify the downloads using signatures or MD5 hashes.

For (brief) instructions on how to use Squiggly please read the README file:

https://github.com/apache/flex-utilities/blob/master/Squiggly/README

You can view the latest source on our github mirror:
https://github.com/apache/flex-utilities/tree/develop/Squiggly

For more information on Apache Flex, visit the project home page:
http://flex.apache.org

Thank you for using Apache Flex,
The Apache Flex Community

Posted at 03:25AM Sep 05, 2014 by Om in Release  |   | 

Apache Flex TourDeFlex 1.0 released

The Apache Flex community is pleased to announce the release of Apache Flex TourDeFlex 1.0

The Apache Flex Tour De Flex component explorer provides a sample set of working Apache Flex examples.

This application is based on work donated by Adobe and their component explorer and is expected to be updated over time. We welcome feedback and contributions to it from the wider Apache Flex community.

The Apache Flex TourDeFlex is available in source form for you to compile from the following download page:
http://www.apache.org/dyn/closer.cgi/flex/tourdeflex/1.0

When downloading from a mirror site, please remember to verify the downloads using signatures or MD5 hashes.

For your convenience have it has been compiled and placed upon on the Apache Flex web site:
http://flex.apache.org/tourdeflex/explorer.html

Thank you for using Apache Flex,
The Apache Flex Community

Posted at 04:48PM Aug 25, 2014 by Om in Release  |  Comments [3]  | 

Apache Flex SDK 4.13.0 released

The Apache Flex community is pleased to announce the release of Apache Flex SDK 4.13.0

The Apache Flex SDK is a highly productive, open source application framework for building and maintaining expressive applications that deploy consistently on all major browsers, desktops and devices (including smartphones, tablets and tv).

The Apache Flex SDK 4.13.0 is an update to Apache Flex SDK 4.12.1 that adds support for the latest Flash Player and AIR runtimes, support for Workers in FDB, and many bug fixes. For more details, see the release notes at:
http://www.apache.org/dist/flex/4.13.0/RELEASE_NOTES

The Apache Flex SDK is available in source form from the following download page:
http://flex.apache.org/download-source.html

It's recommended you install the Apache Flex SDK by using the Apache Flex IDE installer:
http://flex.apache.org/installer.html

When downloading from a mirror site, please remember to verify the downloads using signatures or MD5 hashes.

For more information on Apache Flex, visit the project home page:
http://flex.apache.org

Thank you for using Apache Flex,
The Apache Flex Community

Posted at 04:28PM Jul 28, 2014 by Om in SDK Release  |  Comments [13]  | 

Apache Flex at ApacheCon EU 2014

The Apache Flex PMC is proud to announce that two of our PMC members - Justin Mclean and Christofer Dutz will be presenting multiple sessions at this year's ApacheCon EU 2014. This is a great way for people within and outside the community to learn about Apache Flex and to find out all the latest updates in the project.

Here are the individual session details:

Building Cordova Applications With Apache Flex
Monday, November 17 • 11:30am - 12:20pm
Christofer Dutz, Codecentric AG

An Introduction To Apache Flex
Monday, November 17 • 3:50pm - 4:40pm
Justin Mclean, Class Software

Unit Testing Apache Flex Applications
Monday, November 17 • 4:50pm - 5:40pm
Justin Mclean, Class Software

Tutorial: Building Cordova Applications with Apache Flex
Thursday, November 20 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Christofer Dutz, Codecentric AG

Tutorial: Getting started with Apache Flex
Thursday, November 20 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Justin Mclean, Class Software

We hope to see you all there!

Thank you for using Apache Flex,
The Apache Flex PMC

Posted at 06:02PM Jul 24, 2014 by Om in General  |  Comments [1]  | 

Apache Flex 4.12.1 Released!

The Apache Flex community is pleased to announce the release of Apache Flex 4.12.1

Apache Flex is a highly productive, open source application framework for building and maintaining expressive applications that deploy consistently on all major browsers, desktops and devices (including smartphones, tablets and tv).

Apache Flex 4.12.1 is a update to Apache Flex 4.12.0 that adds support for the latest Flash Player and AIR runtimes, improved mobile media query support, and over 20 bug fixes.

Posted at 12:18PM May 03, 2014 by quetwo in General  |  Comments [8]  | 

Apache FlexJS 0.0.1 and Apache Flex FalconJX 0.0.1 Released

The Apache Flex community is pleased to announce the initial (alpha) release of Apache FlexJS SDK 0.0.1 and Apache Flex FalconJX Compiler 0.0.1.

Apache Flex is a highly productive, open source application framework for building and maintaining expressive applications that deploy consistently on all major browsers, desktops and devices (including smartphones,
tablets and tv).

Apache FlexJS is a next-generation Flex SDK that enables developers to use MXML and ActionScript to not only create SWFs but also cross-compile the same MXML and ActionScript to HTML/JS/CSS so applications can run natively in browsers. The cross-compiled code can also be used in Apache Cordova (Adobe PhoneGap) mobile applications.

Apache Flex FalconJX is a next-generation MXML and ActionScript cross-compiler. It extends the next-generation SWF compiler known as Falcon. Both are contained in the release package and are used by the FlexJS package to compile SWFs or cross-compile to HTML/JS/CSS.

Posted at 04:47PM Apr 24, 2014 by quetwo in FlexJS Release  |  Comments [7]  | 

Apache Flex FlexUnit 4.2.0 Released!

The Apache Flex community is pleased to announce the release of Apache Flex FlexUnit 4.2.0.

Apache Flex is a highly productive, open source application framework for building and maintaining expressive applications that deploy consistently on all major browsers, desktops and devices (including smartphones, tablets and tv).

Apache Flex FlexUnit is a JUnit style testing framework for Apache Flex applications.

Posted at 12:00AM Apr 16, 2014 by quetwo in Release  |  Comments [1]  | 

Apache Flex 4.12.0 Released!

The Apache Flex community is pleased to announce the release of Apache Flex 4.12.0

Apache Flex is a highly productive, open source application framework for building and maintaining expressive applications that deploy consistently on all major browsers, desktops and devices (including smartphones, tablets and tv).

Apache Flex 4.12.0 is a update to Apache Flex 4.11.0 that adds support for the latest Flash Player and AIR runtimes, improved memory and performance, improved mobile skins and iOS7 support and over 80 bug fixes.

Posted at 12:11PM Mar 10, 2014 by quetwo in SDK Release  |  Comments [34]  | 

Building Apache Flex apps for iOS7

Apache Flex allows you to build apps that work across a lot of different platforms including Android and iOS. Recently, Apple announced [1] that "Starting February 1, new apps and app updates submitted to the App Store must be built with Xcode 5 and iOS 7 SDK." In response to this change, the Adobe AIR team fixed the AIR SDK [2] so as to be compatible with Apple's new guidelines.

Now, we have updated the Apache Flex SDK Installer to allow users to download this new version of AIR - build 4.0.0.1619 so that they can continue to build and deploy Apache Flex apps for iOS7.

Download the Apache Flex SDK Installer from here [3]. Be sure to select the AIR SDK version 4.0beta from the dropdown list:

The Apache Flex SDK Installer will download all the required dependencies. Add this new SDK to your favorite IDE (Flash Builder, FDT, IntelliJ Idea, Flash Develop, etc.)

iOS apps built with Apache Flex 4.11 and AIR 4.0.0.1619 is known to be working fine from the feedback we have received. As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, please send an email to dev@flex.apache.org.

Thanks,
The Apache Flex team

[1] https://developer.apple.com/ios7/
[2] http://forums.adobe.com/message/6063661
[2] http://flex.apache.org/installer.html

[UPDATE] Adobe recently announced that they are changing the Adobe AIR version numbering. So, make sure you select AIR version 13.0beta going forward.

Posted at 01:45AM Feb 08, 2014 by Om in General  |  Comments [1]  |