Apache Flex SDK is a program package for Windows designed to help advanced computer users such as developers create Flash-based content. Moreover, they have the ability to export the results in a format compatible with desktop and mobile devices, as well as Internet browsers.

General notes

The software distribution provides you with a wide range of utilities to assist you in building your project. However, since it does not include an IDE component, you need to set your working environment first. Even though they are not necessarily required, using them can highly reduce time spent on a project and improve the quality of the end product. Among the supported IDE products, you are able to use Adobe Flash Builder, JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA, FlashDevelop and FDT.

Principle of operation

Apache Flex SDK gives you the ability to write reusable code that can be deployed on multiple platforms. What is more, you may use buttons, containers, forms, data grids or lists to enhance your projects.

Since the development kit targets Adobe Flash Player, you are able to make your apps accessible to numerous devices as well as web browsers such as Mozilla Firefox, Chrome and Opera . Thanks to the compatibility with Adobe AIR, mobile device development is also supported.

Features

free to download and use;
compatible with modern Windows versions;
gives you the ability to develop Flash-based content;
you can write reusable code and deploy it on multiple platforms;
it is possible to create applications for mobile devices.