Macromedia® Flash™ MX 2004 for Rich Internet Applications

Chapter 2. Designing Flash Applications

You probably already have some ideas for the rich Internet applications you plan to build. (Even if you don’t, you’ll get lots of ideas throughout this book.) Obviously, a lot steps are required between an idea and a finished app. Many people have great ideas, but only some can turn those into reality. For example, it’s not surprising when someone says, “Oh, that invention! I thought of that years ago.” Well, it’s the person who goes and does it who succeeds. In any event, this book may not turn you into a go-getter, but it should definitely help map the way to your destination. And this chapter in particular will help you clarify your goal and confirm that it’s valid, attainable, and has a high likelihood ...