After using AS2 for several years, I\'m getting started with writing applications in AS3 (Flash9/Flash10). I\'ve come to the point where I need some full sets of GUI compone
Flex framework has a nice, consistent API that I wouldn't consider "bloated" - yes, it's a feature-packed UI framework but basic things like buttons and layout panels don't require any deep knowledge. And XML-based language for UIs is a blessing (all modern UI platforms do that, be it DHTML, Flex or WPF/Silverlight).