Rating: 

I was really suprised how this book is easy to read. It contains almost everything you need to start working with Flex. And what is really unique for this book is the approach of the author. The whole book is written in a way that almost anyone can understand the materials - even the absolute begginers in web development.

Alaric Cole really gave an effort to describe everything that you need to know about Flex basics and his effort to describe some basic models of development. I was really suprised when I've seen the explanation of coordinate system in the first chapter.

Handling and binding data, adding behaviors and styles, working with states, working with components - all these topics are presented in a way to give beginners a overview how to create solid rich internet applications with good interface and 'look and feel'.

What would be nice to see in the book is how to work with server-side technologies, how to create a simple HTTP service with AMF, maybe to give more examples how to work with custom components, item renderers, how to implement custom drag & drop functionality.

Still, this book is an excellent choice for all 'want-to-be' developers and all web developers who want to learn about Flex technology in a good and in a quick way.