Programming Flash Communication Server

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Preface

You also should have Flash MX 2004 or Flash MX Professional 2004 available for cli-

ent-side development, although you can write server-side scripts in any text editor.

Again, trial versions are freely available on Macromedia’s site.

Depending on your application, it also is beneficial to have:

• A microphone, for audio input

• A web cam, for video input

• ColdFusion Server MX 2004 or later, for Chapters 11, 12, 14, and 18, which all

make use of CFML code examples

The book is divided into four parts:

Part I: FlashCom Foundation

The first four chapters of the book introduce the Flash Communication Server and

the client-side components available to construct applications, such as a video chat.

Chapters 3 and 4 go into detail about creating applications and connecting to them.

Chapter 1, Introducing the Flash Communication Server

Introduces the communication classes by using them to build a simple video

conferencing application

Chapter 2, Communication Components

Shows how to assemble applications using Macromedia’s communication com-

ponents

Chapter 3, Managing Connections

Covers all aspects of establishing and managing client connection requests and

the server response

Chapter 4, Applications, Instances, and Server-Side ActionScript

Covers server-side application development in detail

Part II: Audio, Video, and Data Streams

Chapters 5 through 7 focus on the media and data that can be transmitted to and

from FlashCom applications and their clients.

Chapter 5, Managing Streams

Offers extensive details on publishing and playing live and recorded streams,

including audio, video, and data

Chapter 6, Camera and Microphone

Provides detailed coverage of the Camera and Microphone classes for managing

video and audio input

Chapter 7, Media Preparation and Delivery

Addresses issues revolving around audio and video preparation to ensure the

best user experience