No Cost Adobe Flex Builder 2 for educational institutions worldwide
With the advancement in Web 2.0, Rich Internet Application has paved the way of delivering content rich web sites and services in a much interactive and informative way to Internet users. Adobe, the software giant for graphics, multimedia and web development applications, recently offered Adobe(R) Flex(TM) Builder(TM) 2 software at no cost to students and faculty at educational institutions worldwide.
With Flex Builder 2, an integrated development environment (IDE), is part of a powerful toolset for designing and developing rich Internet applications (RIAs), an essential part of Web 2.0.
“By making it easier for educational institutions to adopt Flex 2, we are ensuring that students and researchers are better equipped to harness the power of Web 2.0 and RIAs,” said Peter Isaacson, vice president of education marketing at Adobe. “It is clear that RIAs are the future of Web development, and a strong skill set in RIA development will serve students well in their careers.”
“As someone who teaches a Flex course, I applaud Adobe for helping to provide the free software that will help professors better prepare our students for the future,” said Yakov Fain, adjunct professor at New York University. “People with Adobe Flex skills are already in big demand in the industry, and this smart move will help to substantially increase the number of Flex-enabled college graduates. We are pleased to be among the first universities to offer this kind of coursework to our students.”
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