Adobe AIR For Dummies
Build full-fledged Web apps with JavaScript, Flex, or HTML — it's a breath of fresh AIRWith Adobe AIR, you can create rich Internet applications using Web technologies. They run on desktops and across multiple operating systems, and they're more than mere wimpy widgets. This book gives you the scoop on AIR, working with local file systems and databases, setting up security, and all the stuff you need to know to create cool AIR apps.Get out in the AIR — find out how to create AIR apps using Flex®, Flash®, and HTML with AjaxPlay in the sandbox — understand the AIR security model and how application sandboxes protect your code and dataConnect — learn about the database connectivity of Adobe AIR and how to work with SQL when building database applicationsBanish bugs — see how to use the AIR Debug Launcher, the alert command, and the AIR HTML Introspector to debug your appsSurf the AIRwaves — create apps for network connectivity, monitor remote network services, and work with audio filesOpen the book and find:Secrets for creating Internet-savvy appsHow to set the environment path in Vista, Windows® XP, or Mac OS® XTips for using HTML and CSS as building blocksWays to use Webkit extensionsHow to handle events in the HTML DOMTen terrific RIAs to check outHow to add drag-and-drop capability in Flex, Flash, and HTML appsAdvice for instant downloading and auto-updating