Flash Builder 105: Working with Data Grids

20 videos | 60 minutes | by Duane Nickull

Data grids are one of the pillars of Flex development using Flash Builder so it’s important to get a good understanding of how they work. In this course, Adobe expert and professional developer Duane Nickull teaches you all about them...

First you are introduced to the basics of the Data Grid object. You learn how to instantiate the object and change its values. Next you see how to set up different data providers with which you can populate your fresh, new data grid objects. From there you learn how to modify the appearance of your data grid object by applying skins and removing system chrome. You also learn how to implement additional pop-up and close button functionality.

Next come tutorials on advanced data grid topics like custom XML data creation, selected row detection as well as how to add graphical icons. With its thorough coverage and solid professional techniques, this course helps build your knowledge of and confidence in using Data Grid objects, wherever you encounter them!

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