AIR for Flex Developers [CD-ROM]

David Gassner (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 19, 2008

AIR for Flex Developers is David Gassner's follow-up to his AIR Essential Training course, and takes a deeper look at how Flex Builder 3 and the Flex 3 framework can be used to build cross-system desktop applications with Adobe AIR. David examines every point of integration with the host operating system, including working with the local file system, creating and maintaining local databases, and managing native windows and menus. He also shares tips for how to configure the development environment, and how to publish and update finished AIR applications. Example files accompany the course.

Topics Include:

• Installing Apache, MySQL, and PHP on Windows or Mac OS X
• Starting a Flex project for AIR
• Transferring complex objects and data collections with the Clipboard
• Creating drag-and-drop interfaces
• Working with HTML content and JavaScript
• Monitoring network connections
• Encrypting local data
• Opening files and using custom file types
• Communicating between AIR applications

Duration: 6.5 hours
On 1 CD-ROM

System Requirements

Macintosh Requirements

• OS 10.3.9 or higher
• DVD-ROM drive
• 1024x768 resolution
• 24-bit video support
• QuickTime 7 or higher

Windows Requirements

• XP or Vista
• DVD-ROM Drive
• 1024x768 resolution
• 24-bit video support
• PC sound card/speakers
• QuickTime 7 or higher (included)
• .NET 2.0 or higher (included)

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From the Publisher

Each lynda.com CD/DVD course offers hours of training movies that you watch on your computer. The movies are recorded in pixel-perfect quality, and include the authors' narration and movements as they teach the subject matter. Courses include the same project files that the instructors use, so you can follow along at your own pace. lynda.com tutorials are great for visual learners and people who like to learn by doing. Topics include software applications, workflow optimization, tips and techniques, and much more. Play, fast-forward, and rewind for easy learning.

About the Author

David Gassner is the president of Bardo Technical Services, an Adobe Solutions Network Training Provider. He holds Adobe developer certifications in ColdFusion, Flash, and Dreamweaver, in addition to Flex. David has been a regular speaker at Macromedia conferences and a contributor to ColdFusion Journal and XML Journal , where he has assisted many developers with the integration of Adobe's ColdFusion with Java, XML, and other development technologies.

Product Details

• CD-ROM
• Publisher: lynda.com, Inc (August 19, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1596714751
• ISBN-13: 978-1596714755
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,641,840 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)