Hey,

So here's what I need help to determine.

I've got a bunch of perl scripts that process XML files, and the end product of most of these script is in fact an XML file. Those scripts are done and work well. It's those XML files I hope that Flex will use, since Flex works pretty happily with XML.

Now I want an interface and I want to try work with adobe Flex. I am using Flex because it can do a lot of very nice visualizations for me. Unfortunately the Perl-Flex Community is not very large.

Here's what I need to know from people someone. I know that Flex can work great using Java or PHP for example with the intermediate of an ASP.NET or PHP server. I don't have those servers available to me, I've got all my Perl scripts on a UNIX server and I don't have a web server available to me, but I know I could set up Apache locally on my machine as a temporary fix. Do you think it could be possible to get Perl to communicate with Flex builder in a way similar to Java?

I know I need to consider how I am going to host this internet app, but at the moment I need to make it work locally so my supervisor can be happy...

I apologize if this isn't clear, I'll know by the replies. I admit, I am only learning all these tools because I needed to learn them for the project. I've never done client-server coding. I don't need someone to hold my hand through it, but maybe to tell me some useful tricks and if it's possible. I appreciate any help!

In reply to Using Perl with Adobe Flex by kungfoo,monkee

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