Adobe AIR: Create - Modify - Reuse
Adobe AIR: Create - Modify - ReuseAdobe Integrated Runtime (AIR) revolutionizes the way Rich Internet Applications (RIAs) are deployed. AIR supports two primary technologies, Flash and HTML/Ajax, in order to make desktop development something that every web developer can do. This book shows you how to set up a practical development environment and then walks you through eleven fully implemented AIR applications with source code that you can use as they currently exist or customize.Each project begins by providing a discussion of architecture and design, followed by code implementation. You'll get hands-on knowledge of AIR application design and development that you can then use to build dynamic RIAs.What you will learn from this bookHow to communicate with the computer file systemTechniques for using and customizing the native windowing APIHow to read from and locate mp3 files on a local machine to assemble a music libraryWays to interact with HTML and JavaScript® content within a Flex-based applicationHow to use the native drag-and-drop API for opening and saving image filesHow to play H.264- and FLV-encoded videoTechniques for restyling an HTML page off the Internet locallyHow to communicate with a local database and expand upon occasional connectivityWho this book is forThis book is for developers who use web technologies (Flash, Flex 3, HTML, JavaScript, Ajax, etc.) to build and deploy RIAs and are interested in learning a new platform.Create - Modify - Reuse guidesare packed with unique, ready-to-use projects that are perfect for the busy programmer. The projects are created with minimal set-up and can be modified, enhanced, and reused in real-world situations.