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Flash Player Developer Center

Introducing Adobe Flash Player 10

Justin Everett-Church (updated Oct. 15, 2008)
Get the inside scoop about the new features in Flash Player 10: more creative expression, visual performance improvements, and community requested enhancements.

Detecting Flash Player versions and embedding SWF files with SWFObject 2

Bobby van der Sluis (Oct. 15, 2008)
Use the latest embed and detection method that is easy to use, supports web standards, enables alternative content, and offers a comprehensive API for JavaScript developers.

Understanding security changes in Flash Player 10

Trevor McCauley (updated Oct. 15, 2008)
Review the security changes in Flash Player 10 to determine whether you need to modify your existing content to ensure compatibility.

Policy file changes in Flash Player 9, Flash Player 10

Find out how Flash Player 9 and Flash Player 10 change the way policy files work, and learn how these adjustments may affect the work you do. (Applies to ver. 9,0,115,0 – 10,0,2,xx)

Working with policy file changes in Flash Player 9 and Flash Player 10 beta

Justin Everett-Church (updated Sept. 18, 2008)
Understand what has changed in Flash Player 9 and what will change in Flash Player 10 beta regarding the core permission system that controls SWF file interaction with the server.

SWF searchability FAQ

Adobe (July 1, 2008)
Learn how Adobe is providing optimized Flash Player technology to Google and Yahoo! to enhance search engine indexing of SWF files.

Now in Adobe Labs

Adobe Pixel Bender Toolkit Technology Preview Rel. 3

Check out this high-performance image processing language and free toolkit that allows you to create hardware-independent, custom filters and effects and share them with the community on the new Pixel Bender Exchange.

Flash Player in action

See what interactive designers and developers are saying about Flash Player 10, and experience it for yourself.

See Flash Player in action

Flash Player info

The current Flash Player versions are 9,0,125,0 (Solaris only) and 10,0,12,36 (all other platforms):

Understanding Flash Player 9 April 2008 Security Update compatibility

Adobe (Apr. 8, 2008)
Learn how the Flash Player 9 April 2008 Security Update may impact SWF content, so you can ensure a seamless transition. (Applies to ver. 9,0,124,0)

Setting up a socket policy file server

Peleus Uhley (Apr. 14, 2008)
Understand the latest Flash Player socket functionality and download the Adobe sample socket policy file servers for developer testing. (Applies to ver. 9,0,124,0)

Cross-domain policy file specification

Explore the structure of cross-domain policy files used to permit the sharing of data by client-side applications across domains.

Introducing the Flash Player bug and issue management system

Trevor McCauley & Edwin Wong (Apr. 8, 2008)
Learn about the new public bug system that allows external users and developers to report and track enhancement requests, bugs, and issues for Adobe Flash Player.

White paper: Adobe Flash Player 9 security

Learn how the Flash Player 9 security architecture and new APIs help you deliver trusted content to your users. (Applies to ver. 9,0,124,0)

Creating more secure SWF web applications

Make your Flash projects more secure by following these guidelines. (Applies to ver. 9,0,115,0 or later)

Introducing Flash Player 9 Update 3

Justin Everett-Church (Dec. 3, 2007)
Learn about the many features that provide new capabilities for any type of SWF content creator, including enhancements for developers, designers, and video professionals. (Applies to ver. 9,0,115,0)

Exploring Flash Player support for high-definition H.264 video and AAC audio

Incorporate MPEG-4 video and HE-AAC audio content and associated metadata into your projects for playback in Flash Player 9 Update. (Updated for ver. 9,0,115,0)

Exploring full-screen mode in Flash Player 9

Create new, immersive experiences for your Flash-compatible video, content, and applications with the latest feature in Flash Player 9. (Updated for ver. 9,0,115,0)

Security

White paper: Adobe Flash Player 9 security

Learn how the Flash Player 9 security architecture and new APIs help you deliver trusted content to your users. (Applies to ver. 9,0,124,0)

Presentation: Flash Player cross-domain security

Download the slides from Deneb Meketa's security presentation at MAX 2007 in Chicago.

Flash Security: Why and How (PDF, 421k)

Your privacy and Adobe Flash Player

Find out exactly what information Flash Player gathers from your machine and why it is safe.

Licensing

Flash Player Licensing

From end users to software engineers—find out how to license the player for your specific use.

Ubiquity

Flash Player is one of the most pervasive software platforms on the web. Find out more:

Detection and installation

JavaScript Flash Player Detection and Embedding with SWFObject

Geoff Stearns (May 8, 2006)
Learn about a popular alternative method of incorporating Flash Player detection into your website.

Best Practices for Flash Player Detection

Use the latest detection scripts and Flash Player Express Install to deliver a great Flash viewing experience. (Updated for IE ActiveX changes)

More detection and installation articles

Features

Improving Flex application performance using the Flash Player cache

Darrell Loverin (Mar. 31, 2008)
Reduce the download time and improve the startup time of your RIAs using Runtime Shared Libraries in Flex 3.

Resource management and garbage collection strategies in Flash Player 9

Learn about solutions and tools that can help your Flash application use system resources more efficiently, and improve performance by optimizing your ActionScript 3.0 code for garbage collection.

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