Has anybody ever created a Flash RIA with Java server on the side?

Question

We are trying to create Flash online game) Can you help me to choose the best way to communicate this two technology? Now I have chosen BlazeDS, but I am not sure, mb XML socket, or anything else.....

Answer 1

IMHO BlazeDS with AMF is most common configuration.

For games you usually need speed, and minimal bandwidth, AMF gives you this, I doubt XML/SOAP could fit in this scenario unless you are using backend just for scores etc.

Answer 2

You should have a look at smartfox. It's really the easiest and most robust solution for multiplayer games.

Answer 3

For what you are talking about - Id start with the blazeds samples that come with turnkey distribution, they demo different polling types consumer/subscriber model etc.