Flex 4.5 Android - Data retrieval via HTTP service connection
Problem
Build an app which requires on-line retrieval from an HTTP data source eg. Google Finance API using Flex 4.5 mobile.
Solution
Create a HTTP service data connection to the desired URL. Set up the data connection URL and parameters, and return types. Initial testing can easilly be performed from within FlexBuilder 4.5, and the desired result verified.
Detailed explanation
1. Create a Flex mobile Project
2. Name the Project and set the Flex sdk version
3. Create the View type of the application Tab-based view application
4. Set up the Data connection by choosing HTTP service connection
5. Set the service name, and URL for data retrieval, set the URL parameters
6. Test the data connection and see the data result format
7. Run the Application by selecting the desktop phone model or a connected device
8. View the final Application
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