This book provides you with the practical guidance needed to develop intuitive user interfaces and customer-specific, next generation Internet applications for SAP NetWeaver Portal, using Adobe's Flex Application Framework.First, get a concise introduction to the basic principles of Rich Internet Applications in the SAP environment, followed by complete details on the development environment for Flex applications: Adobe Flex Builder. Using clearly structured examples you'll quickly learn to understand the syntax of the Flex programming languages, ActionScript and MXML, plus how to securely use their commands and components. Then, you'll find out exactly how to directly apply your new skills using the examples provided. Readers get detailed coverage of the backend connection to the SAP system, data communication functions, and learn how best to generate charts.In addition, the book describes concepts regarding usability and performance optimization, offline applications, push data services, and the integration of multiple backend systems, giving you the step-by-step expert advice needed to implement your own Flex applications.Highlights include: Developing Rich Internet Applications in the SAP EnvironmentGetting Started with Adobe Flex BuilderSyntax Diagrams, ActionScript, Commands and Components of MXMLDynamic ActionScript Extensions, Including Audio and Video ObjectsComprehensive Sample Application from Design to Portal IntegrationOffline Applications, Push Data Services, Multiple Backend Integration, and Creating Dynamic Screens