Should I set up a socket connection on my computer?

Question

I want to learn everything about XML sockets and server-side stuff, but right now I'm just trying to get my stuff to work. Should I set up a socket connection on my computer? I'm trying to use Flash with an old arcade game.

The instructions on Adobe livedocs seems easy. I don't know if I'm approaching this correctly. I need a XML sockets for dummies approach" perhapse.

I'm not familiar with setting up data paths for servers. I have to have Flash files load by XML commands. I don't really know much outside of actionscript. Please help.

• create "simple server" document • compile using a Java compiler, ECLIPSE SDK • test connection with Flash document

SOCKET CONNECTION http://livedocs.adobe.com/flex/3/html/help.html?content=17_Networking_and_communications_5.html

Answer 1

If you want to learn about sockets this might be the best resource http://beej.us/guide/bgnet/ . Once you understand that maybe you'll have more luck understanding Flash's application of it.