Beginning Adobe AIR
Adobe Integrated Runtime (AIR) is revolutionizing the way
desktop applications are deployed. If you''re ready to take
advantage of this platform to build desktop-based Rich Internet
Applications, then this is the book for you. It presents a
step-by-step process, walking you through the features of AIR so
you can quickly get started.
After introducing you to AIR, Adobe expert Rich Tretola
discusses the different programming languages and tools you can use
for development. He then presents multiple methods for storing
data, including within the file system and embedded database as
well as storage on remote servers. You''ll also learn about the
numerous features that allow AIR applications to interact with both
Mac OS X and Windows.
This guide offers a perfect mix of tutorials and hands-on
coding, and provides the resources you need to build AIR
applications quickly. And it provides the resources that will help
you build your first killer Rich Desktop Application.
What you will learn from this book
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All about the programming languages available for AIR
development
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How to work with the various tools for building AIR
applications
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Steps for getting data into AIR applications from XML,
ColdFusion®, JSON, and Web Services
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Ways to take advantage of the HTML and File System
components
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Strategies for utilizing AIR APIs that handle interactions with
the operating system
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How to move a Flex application to the desktop
Who this book is for
This book is for developers who are currently leveraging web
technologies, such as Flash, Flex, HTML, JavaScript and Ajax
techniques to build and deploy Rich Internet Applications.
Wrox Beginning guides are crafted to make
learning programming languages and technologies easier than you
think, providing a structured, tutorial format that will guide you
through all the techniques involved.