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A source package is the only official release backed by the Apache Software Foundation.  All other techniques utilize binary files built for your convenience by individuals.  A source package is more easily certified as safe to use.

1. Download the Apache FlexJS source package from: http://flex.apache.org/download-flexjs.html
2. Expand the package into a folder.
3. Follow the instructions in the README to install and configure the "Install Prerequisites".
4. Run ant.
5. In the folder where you expanded the FlexJS release, run ant -f installer.xml and follow the prompts.

Once the installation completes, if you wish to use this SDK in an IDE, follow the instructions for your IDE belowIDE below

Using FlexJS from the Command Line

Compiling your application is generally done using mxlmc, and a minimal command looks something like this:

$FLEX_JS_PATH/js/bin/mxmlc -compiler.source-path=src src/MyApp.mxml

For more information on different arguments which can be used and an overview of the commands, see this page.

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Maven Maven

Using FlexJS with Maven

TBD

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IDE IDE

Using IDEs for FlexJS Application Development

Here are links to instruction for setting up FlexJS in various IDEs:

• Adobe Flash Builder
• IntelliJ IDEA
• FDT (needs link)
• Visual Studio Code
• FlashDevelop (needs link)
• Moonshine (needs link)